About 1000 Nigerians in Austria likely to be repatriated
The country's Director General, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Michael Spindelegger has said that about 1000 Nigerians in Austria are likely to be repatriated.
APC, Interior minister Mourn Shagaya
The All Progressives Congress APC has mourned the death of Gen. John Shagaya, “a staunch party man and former Minister of Internal Affairs between 1985 and 1990.”
Churches, Mosques must work together against human trafficking – Kukah
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, on Monday, called for more public awareness on the dangerous implication of human trafficking situation in the country.
Adeosun to address UN, OECD’s Conference on Tax, Revenue Leakages
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, will on Thursday, address the conference of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT).
Group kicks Against the unofficial renaming of Federal Roads
The Federal government has been urged to revert to the old name of a federal road that cuts across Umueri, Anam, Nzam in Anambra State and Ibaji in Kogi state, because other communities that had such experience retained their names on the road.
My father’s lifestyle affected my childhood —Felix Liberty’s daughter
Old school singer, Felix Liberty, who ruled the Nigerian music scene in the mid-80s with his hit song, “Ifeoma” is not yet done with music. He disappeared into thin air when the ovation was loudest, but the good news is that the self-styled Lover Boy is coming back to reckoning. And this time, he’s resurfacing in his daughter, Ivie who has stepped into his shoes to reclaim the lost glory of her father.
FG, Switzerland to deepen bilateral relations, tackle human trafficking
Federal Government and Switzerland on Monday held a political consultation to deepen the existing diplomatic engagement in economic cooperation, migration issues and human trafficking, Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.
Customs intercepts 4 containers loaded with Tramadol drugs at Apapa port
Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted four containers loaded with prohibited Tramadol pharmaceutical products with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N110 million.
Alleged N4.7 bn laundering: Court resumes trial of Ladoja, ex-finance commissioner
The trial of former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, charged with N4.7 billion money laundering, got underway on Monday in Lagos as the Defence began cross-examination of another witness at a Federal High Court.
CP decries spate of rape cases in Borno
The Commissioner of Police in Borno, Mr Damian Chukwu, has expressed concern over the spate of rape cases in the state and called on victims to seek redress.
Ambode inaugurates boards of Lagos sports trust fund, commission
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday identified the importance of collaboration of key stakeholders to achieve the desired goal for sports administration and development in the country, saying funding of sports should not be the exclusive preserve of government.
