Money laundering: Unscrupulous elements smuggling raw gold from Nigeria – EFCC
By Michael Eboh Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, raised an alarm that some unscrupulous individuals have resorted to another method of money laundering, stating that these criminals smuggle out raw gold from Zamfara state to foreign countries. In a statement in Abuja, Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, who stated this while […]
N15m bailout: Nesiama appeals to Sports Ministry, AFN for repayment
By Ben Efe Former Athletics Federation of Nigeria technical director, Omatseye Nesiama has called on the Sports ministry and the national athletics ruling body, to urgently refund a N15m bail out fund he gave out to facilitate travels and camping of Nigerian athletes before the 2015 All Africa Games. After football, aspiring Qatari athletes set […]
NCAT commences OND, HND courses
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology,NCAT, Zaria has commenced courses leading to the award of Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Post Graduate Diploma into various fields of academy. Admission is currently on- going into the various courses.
Concerned Nigerians condemn alleged invasion of AI’s office by protesters
Pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, has condemned what it described as the invasion of the office of the Amnesty International by some protesters and he alleged arrest of a blogger by the Department of States Services, DSS.
Protesters ask AI to leave Nigeria, we’ll not stay silent, Amnesty replies
Protesters have stormed the Abuja office of the Amnesty International (AI), an international human rights organisation, and demanded its immediate exit from Nigeria. The protesters arrived at the office located at Maitama, at about 2pm on Friday, with various placards accusing the organisation of “attempting to destabilise Nigeria.” They also accused Amnesty International of being […]
FG shifts partial closure of Lagos-Ibadan expressway to Sept 2
The Federal Government has shifted the planned closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for repairs from Aug. 3 to September 2. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, made the announcement in Lagos on Friday. He explained that due to the busy nature of the highway, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works […]
I‘ll commit suicide if the case is settled out of court — Rape victim
A sixteen year-old girl who was allegedly raped by an Islamic cleric in Ede, Osun State has threatened to take her life should the case instituted against the cleric was settled out of court.
NUPENG suspends planned nationwide strike as NNPC wades in
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gad Workers, NUPENG, has suspended its planned nationwide strike following intervention by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
Lagos destitute home turns den of thieves
From a distance, one perceives an acrid stench oozing from the building that serves as accomodation for a crowd of men and women. An inscription, ‘Welcome to Oko Baba Destitute Home’, quickly brings one in touch with the lowest ebb of humanity.
I joined robbery gang at 19 — suspect
From his lanky body shape to his calm looks coupled with a soft spoken voice that would command any listening ear, nothing, would give 21-year-old Bolanle Olamide , out as a member of a notorious robbery gang that has been terrorizing Ajah and its environs for years.
How heavy flood swept FCT High Court Director of Finance
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – Whereabouts of the Director of Finance at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Mr. Tony Okecheme, remained Unknown, as he was swept away by heavy flood on Friday. Okecheme, was carried by the flood at Galadimawa roundabout in Abuja while he was on his way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]
