Breaking: Buhari approves payment of pension to pardoned retired Biafra police personnel
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, approved the payment of pension for police officers who were granted presidential pardon in 2000 after serving in the defunct Biafran Police during the 30 months Nigeria Civil war.
Maritime workers beg FG to resolve issues with Intels
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria ( MWUN) on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to resolve its problem with Intels Nig. Ltd., to save more workers from becoming unemployed.
Uganda repatriates 45 ex DRC rebels
Uganda on Wednesday repatriated 45 former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rebels back home for disarmament and reintegration. Brig. Richard Karemire, Ugandan military spokesman, told Xinhua by telephone that the 45 former rebels of the defunct March 23 Movement (M23) applied voluntarily to go back home. “I wish them the best. That is their […]
11 political parties to participate in Kwara LG polls – official
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) said on Wednesday that only 11 out of the 45 registered political parties in Nigeria had signified interest in the Nov. 18 Local Government Polls in the state.
N8bn CBN scam: Witness tells court how N8.3m was substituted with paper
Mr Omotayo Sowunmi, a witness in the alleged N8 billion CBN currency scam case, on Wednesday said that the apex bank lost N8.3 million in a single box meant to contain N10 million.
Ogoni clean up will not be abandoned -Senate
The Senate Committee on Environment has assured that the ongoing cleanup process in Ogoni community in Rivers State would not be abandoned.
