Diezani’s application for joinder, deliberate ploy to evade UK trial – Judge
Justice Rilwan Aikawa of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday dismissed the application for joinder, filed by the immediate past petroleum resources minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on the grounds that it is a misuse of court processes, and a deliberate ploy to run away from justice in the United Kingdom (UK).
Region with high growth potential lack certified accountant – FRCN Boss
The Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Mr. Daniel Asakpokhai has raised alarm over shortage of Chartered Accountants in the country even as he pointed out that the few available once are concentrated in a particular area.
NPC begins 4th phase of enumeration area demarcation in Bayelsa
Ahead of the 2018 Census, the National Population Commission (NPC) on Wednesday commenced the fourth phase of Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in Bayelsa.
Breaking: I don’t have N1bn to give Jonathan, Metuh tells court
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA——Embattled former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja not to set aside the subpoena it issued to compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear as a witness in his ongoing trial. Metuh further challenged Jonathan’s insistence that the […]
20% patients using anti-inflammatory drugs prone to peptic ulcers – Expert
A Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Adegboyega Akere, says 20 per cent of the patients using anti-inflammatory drugs are prone to peptic ulcer.
Photos: FEC meeting SGF swear-in and armed forces emblem launch
FEC meeting SGF swear-in and armed forces emblem launch
Just in: Ex-Nigerian Vice President Alex Ekwueme in Coma
Just in: Ex-Nigerian Vice President Alex Ekwueme in Coma
Niger Govt. begins monthly collection of waste fee–Official
The Niger Government says it will implement its newly introduced N1, 000 waste collection fee from November.
FADAMA trains 27 officers in flexible account system applications
The FADAMA III Second Additional Financing (AFII) programme is training 27 officers on the use of flexible accounting 200+ software for effective recordkeeping and information management in the project.
UN says 15m girls forced into sex by partners, relatives, friends
The UN on Wednesday said 15 million teenage girls worldwide have been forced into sex, often by partners, relatives or friends, yet only one in 100 sought help.
INEC registers 69,526 new voters in Niger – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 69, 526 new voters in Niger in the on-going Continuous Voters Registration exercise.
Anambra poll: UPP chides ‘no election’ campaigners
Chief Chekwas Okorie, National Chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP), has said that the call for ‘no election’ in Anambra and the South East is illogical and unfortunate.
UN says 15m girls forced into sex by partners, relatives, friends
The UN on Wednesday said 15 million teenage girls worldwide have been forced into sex, often by partners, relatives or friends, yet only one in 100 sought help.
Nigeria’s foreign policy moving in right direction under Buhari – Don
Prof. Victor Adetula, Head of Research at the Nordic Africa Institute says Nigeria’s foreign policy is moving in the right direction under President Muhammadu Buhari.
…never again shall we allow our dear nation by actions, inactions to experience another war – Buhari
Abuja – President Muhammad Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Appeal Fund with a call on all to contribute to the welfare of members of the Armed Forces and their families of soldiers. Buhari also pledged his administration’s resolve to support military operations and boost the morale of […]
Trump ‘incurably mentally deranged,’ Says North Korean Kim the Rocket man
In a proxy war of abuse, ‘Rocket Man’ Kim Jong Un North Korea’s news agency has slammed US President Donald Trump as “incurably mentally deranged”.
