Abia Assembly to investigate abandoned estates in Umuahia, others
Abia State House of Assembly has resolved to investigate the reasons behind the plethora of incomplete and abandoned estates that dot the State with a view to sanctioning erring developers who prey on the government's desire to provide housing for its citizens, and get government to give them large expanse of land for little or no fee among such other incentives under the PPP system only for them to abandon the project just shortly after taking off.
FG begins probe of its ex-minister over alleged fraud
The Federal Government has begun interrogation of those implicated in the alleged fraud that left over 65,000 Nigerian shareholders losing two billion dollars worth of shares. Mr Chukwuemeka Obasi , the legal representative of the whistle-blower disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Obasi said the various representatives of all private and public institutions […]
Buhari dragged to court over delay in ministers appointment
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has been urged to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately appoint ministers as stipulated by law to kick-start the running of the government.
PDP kicks against Speaker’s attempt to impose minority leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected alleged attempt by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to impose its lawmakers as minority leaders in the green chamber.
NNPC pays $833.57m debt, clears Mobil’s cash call arrears
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Wednesday, said it has fully settled the total amount owed to Mobil Producing Nigeria, MPN, with a payment of $833.57 million.
Sunday Igboho breaks silence over aide’s death
Debunks rumour of reprisal attack Ibadan-based influential man, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has broken silence over the death of one of his aides, Ebenezer Abiola, who was attacked by suspected gunmen and killed in cold blood at Oke Fia, Osogbo, Osun State, weeks ago, and also debunked a rumour of reprisal […]
Edo Assembly swears-in member-elect, Emmanuel Agbaje
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has sworn-in a member-elect, Emmanuel Agbaje, as honourable member, bringing the number of the inaugurated members of the 7th State Assembly to 12.
Djokovic into Wimbledon third round for 11th year in a row
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon third round for the 11th consecutive year on Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Denis Kudla of the United States.
Obaseki/Oshiohmole Crisis: Edo Chiefs urge Buhari to intervene
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Alleged defilement of toddler: School supervisor to remain in Kirikiri Prison
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday ruled that a school supervisor, Adegboyega Adenekan, accused of defiling a two-year-old pupil, should remain in Kirikiri Prison.
NSE: Trading maintains bearish trend on shares, index down by 0.07%
The bearish performance of the Nigerian equities market extended into the third consecutive sessions on Wednesday as sale pressures in high capitalised stocks dragged the benchmark index by 0.07 per cent lower.
