IGP appeals contempt charge, applies for stay of execution
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, on Monday appealed against a court order directing them to produce a crime suspect in court either “dead or alive.” The duo also filed motions asking the Federal High Court, Jos, which gave the […]
Buhari jets out to Egypt on Tuesday
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set “An Agenda for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa.” A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina explained that the Forum which holds […]
Omo-Agege introduces amendment bill on electoral malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday said, he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act No. 6 of 2010. Omo-Agege said this at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Stakeholders Forum on Elections, organised by the coalition of more than 70 civil societies in Abuja. He said the bill, co-sponsored […]
Ondo sacks 51 ghost workers in its workforce ― HoS
Dayo Johnson – Akure Fifty-one ghost workers have been discovered by the Ondo state government during the last verification exercise carried out to ascertain the workforce. Head of Service (HoS), Dare Aragbaiye stated this while briefing newsmen in Akure ahead of the 2019 Public Service Week Celebration starting from today, Tuesday, December 10 through 11. […]
FG targets $500 AfDB loan to boost technological innovation
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Adebayo, said on Monday the Federal Government has initiated moves to secure a $500 million African Development Bank (AfDB) loan to fund technological innovation. Adebayo stated this in his opening address at the 11th meeting of the National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment in Uyo, Akwa […]
FIRS: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler (Updated)
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami, a renowned tax consultant to replace the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Babatunde Fowler. Fowler according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu has been directed to hand over to the most […]
Youngeti unleashes new song ‘low waist’
Youngeti has wrapped up the year with the release of a new song he titled Low Waist. The song is a blend of afrobeat and hip-hop and talks about a lady that knows how to use dance. Etiosa Ukponmwan, known professionally as Youngeti, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and fashion model. In 2019, he […]
Kalu, Dariye’s convictions prove Buhari’s anti-corruption fight not selective — CSO
A coalition of civil society organisations has said the convictions of former governors of Plateau and Abia states, senators Joshua Dariye and Orji Uzor Kalu, were indications that President Buhari’s Buhari’s anti-corruption fight was not selective.
EFCC recovers N300m, convicts 60 persons in A-Ibom
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, zonal Office in Akwa Ibom State said it has so far recovered N300 million this year and convicted 60 persons in the state.
Breaking: Buhari appoints Nami as new FIRS chief
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami to replace the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler. Fowler, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, has been directed to hand over to the most senior […]
P&ID: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan. Justice Okon Abang, who dismissed the prayer, said the application lacked merit and adjourned the case till Tuesday for the continuation of trial. He gave the ruling after he had taken the arguments of the […]
