National leadership of NASS intervenes in planned hike in Electricity Tariff

National leadership of NASS intervenes in planned hike in Electricity Tariff

Halts Move, says it must be deferred till 2021 By Henry Umoru – Abuja The National leadership of the National Assembly has intervened in the planned hike of electricity tariff by the providers, saying that this was not the time to carry out such an action. According to the National Assembly, it will not be […]
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NPA secret account: Whistle-blower, group tackle AGF over unpaid commission

NPA secret account: Whistle-blower, group tackle AGF over unpaid commission

…threaten legal action … NPA denies claim An aggrieved whistle-blower, Mr John Okupurhe, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami to redeem the commission accruing to him after exposing over $1bn (N420bn) hidden in a bank by the Nigeria Ports Authority […]

Police rescue 3 stolen children, urges family to come identify, collect them

Police rescue 3 stolen children, urges family to come identify, collect them

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Police at Force headquarters on Monday showcased three children aged between one and three years old who were stolen by a syndicate who specialises in stealing children and selling them to willing buyers from different parts of the country. The three children, Amanda, Excellent, and one other were rescued […]

Auto crash claims 3 lives in Abia

Auto crash claims 3 lives in Abia

By Ugochukwu Alaribe & Eric Ugbor – Umuahia Three persons lost their lives while others sustained severe injuries in an auto crash involving a Dyna van and a trailer at the old Aba–Umuahia highway in Abia state. It was gathered that the van with number plate; EZA 826 YF, was conveying wood and other roofing […]

Fresh intrigues at NBC over DSO funds

Fresh intrigues at NBC over DSO funds

As the disquiet surrounding the 6th National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code is showing no sign of receding locally and internationally, fresh controversy is brewing in the broadcast regulatory agency.

Five communities sacked, churches, houses razed in renewed Benue communal crisis

Five communities sacked, churches, houses razed in renewed Benue communal crisis

….Police debunk conflicting claims of deaths …l have asked that the perpetrators be fished out – Royal father By Peter Duru – Makurdi Five communities in Oju Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state have been reportedly sacked by armed youths from neighbouring Gboda community in Konshisha LGA in a renewed communal crisis between the […]

Land Dispute: How we were chased out of our community — Ajah CDA

Land Dispute: How we were chased out of our community — Ajah CDA

By Onozure Dania The elders and members of Omomunmi Oja Chieftaincy family of Oko Egan Alapa Village in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state have accused the Registered Trustees of Ajah Community Development Association CDA, of chasing them out of their community. They alleged that the CDA supervised by the State’s Ministry of Physical […]

Customs team rakes in N1.1bn

Customs team rakes in N1.1bn

The Comptroller General of Customs  (CGC) Strike Force Team, Zone A has generated N1.1 billion through the raising of Debit Note, the Assistant Comptroller of the team, Abba Kakudi said on Monday. Kakudi said in Lagos on Monday that the amount was realised from Jan. 1 to June 11. He said that they were able […]