How Senator Shehu Sani got into trouble with EFCC over car dealer’s $30,000 cash
Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Details of what brought former Kaduna State Senator and civil rights activist, Shehu Sani, into trouble with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and resulting in his Tuesday’s arrest and detention, emerged last night. Vanguard gathered that the vocal former lawmaker had reportedly used the name of the Chairman of […]
Alleged sharp practices: DPR shut down 3 petrol stations in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenegoa The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Bayelsa State yesterday sealed three filling stations in Yenagoa as part of effort to stem hoarding of products in the new year. While two of the stations (Sobaz and B.M Petroleum) were sealed up for short changing customers by dispensing fuel lower than what […]
2020: There’s hope for Nigeria – CAN
Luminous Jannamike – Abuja The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to be optimistic about the year 2020, saying there is hope for the nation. The CAN president stated this in a goodwill message issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, […]
Trump says U.S.-China trade deal will be signed on January 15
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Phase 1 of trade deal with China would be signed on Jan. 15 at the White House, though considerable confusion remains about the details of the agreement. The president wrote in a tweet that he would sign the deal with “high level representatives of China” and that […]
Ebonyi police command parades 20 year-old over alleged rape of 56-year-old woman
The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herdsman, Laulo Isa, in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 56-year-old woman, identified as Mary Okereke. The State Commissioner of Police, Awotunde Awosola, told newsmen in Abakiliki on Tuesday that the suspect allegedly committed the dastardly act around 8 pm on December 28 in […]
Fayemi to council chiefs: Prioritise people’s welfare
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen for the 16 local government councils in the state. He charged the council chiefs to prioritise the welfare of the people at the grassroots and make themselves accessible to them. The new council chiefs […]
2020: Don’t expect positive changes from Buhari,CUPP tells Nigerians
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Coalition of United Political Parties,CUPP,has asked Nigerians not to expect any positive changes from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The opposition coalition, however,said such may not be the case if the president stop what it called “continuous mismanagement of the economy and divisive tendencies.” CUPP,in a New Year message, through […]
AfDB backs spending of Pension funds on infrastructure
Says with $1.8tn pension/sovereign funds Africa has no business borrowing abroad Puts continent’s infrastructure gap at $108bn By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, yesterday gave his support for Nigeria to spend pension fund on infrastructure. Adesina said with the continent’s $1.8trillion pension and sovereign wealth assets, it has […]
Nigeria Diaspora policy underway – Dabiri-Erewa
The Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said on Tuesday a Diaspora Policy for Nigeria has been sent to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for ratification. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. She expressed optimism that the document would […]
Picasso painting worth $26M attacked at Tate Modern in London
A 20-year-old man has been accused of attacking a Picasso painting worth some $26 million at a London art gallery, according to a report. Shakeel Massey, of north London, was busted on a criminal damage charge for allegedly ripping the painting “Bust of a Woman” at the Tate Modern gallery on Saturday, according to the […]
Troops to enjoy improved welfare package in 2020 – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday, assured the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) of improved welfare package in 2020. Buratai gave the assurance while addressing the troops during an operational visit to Pulka, Gwoza local government area of Borno State. He said the government had assured the army of its […]
2020: We Need More Peace – Gov Ishaku
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark the beginning of a new year, Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku has urged citizens of the state to sustain the relative peace currently prevalent across the state all through year 2020.
Equities market closes end of year positive as investors gain N112.4 bn
The Nigerian equities market closed the year end, 2019 on a positive note as investors on Tuesday gained over N112.4 billion in a bullish run.
EFCC arrests Shehu Sani
Soni Daniel – Northern Region Editor A former Senator from the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged extortion and name dropping. The vociferous former lawmaker was reportedly arrested on Tuesday afternoon by EFCC operatives and taken to the Commission’s headquarters in Jabi, […]
Cross-over night: Enugu govt bans burning of tyres on roads
The Enugu State government has advised residents of the state to desist from burning tyres and other inflammable items on the roads during this night’s New Year cross-over celebration.
Breaking: Sen. Shehu Sani to spend New Year in EFCC cell for alleged extortion, name dropping
Former Kaduna State Senator and civil rights activist, Shehu Sani, will spend the New Year in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over alleged extortion and name dropping.
