NNPC denies trying to influence, subvert Senate probe
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Tueday, denied trying to influence members of the National Assembly and subvert the planned probe of its activities and its Group Managing Director, Mr. Maikanti Baru, by the senate.
Suicide: Doctor urges governments to institute social security policy
A medical practitioner, Dr Lanre Olosunde, has urged the three tiers of government to institute social security policy that would alleviate the hardship facing Nigerians.
FG to expand compressed Federal Executive Council to bring in fresh ideas
President Muhammadu Buhari says the compressed Federal Executive Council will be expanded to bring in more of the party´s supporters at the federal level and fresh ideas into the government.
Nigeria moves up 24 points on World Bank Ease of Doing Business
The World Bank on Tuesday said that Nigeria now ranked 145th position out of 190 countries in the Ease of Doing Business index for 2018
UPP relocates national secretariat to Anambra ahead of governorship poll — Chekwas
Chief Chekwas Okorie, National Chairman of United Progressives Party (UPP), says the national secretariat of the party has relocated from Abuja to Anambra ahead of the Nov. 18 governorship election in the state.
Kogi will always be the home of peace – Govt
The Government of Kogi State has reiterated its commitment to the peaceful coexistence of its populace and its determination to develop the state on the tripod of fairness, justice and equity. The Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mrs. Ayoade Folashade Arike PhD., said this during the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on the Report of Iyano Crisis in Ibaji Local Government Area on Tuesday, October 31, 2017at the Government House, Lokoja.
Metuh trial: Court rules on Dasuki’s stay Nov. 1
The Federal High Court, Abuja, will on Nov. 1 rule on whether or not to stay proceedings in a matter between the Federal Government and Olisah Metuh, pending the outcome of an appeal on the matter.
Liverpool’s Lovren sickened by death threats against family
Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren, heavily criticised for recent defensive blunders, has branded death threats made against his family on social media “disgusting”.
Read full text of President Buhari’s address at the NEC of APC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja addressed the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on issues affecting the party and the country.
Breaking: I’ll appoint more ministers soon – Buhari
Following the recent development, especially of the sack of one of his cabinet members, President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Tuesday, revealed that he would soon expand his cabinet above the 36 members representing the 36 states of the federation.
Olympics: Greece hands Olympic torch to Pyoengchang
The Olympic torch was formally handed over from Greece to Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games organisers on Tuesday in a simple ceremony.
