Sanusi vs Kano Anti-graft agency: We still have suitable options – Chairman
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission says it is exploring suitable options at its disposal following the ruling delivered by a Kano Federal High Court.
Nigeria exceeds GDP growth projection for 2019
The quarterly report released by the National Bureau Statistics, NBS on Monday indicates that Nigeria exceeded its GDP projection for 2019 fiscal year.
Tenants docked for alleged threat to kill landlord over rent
Two tenants, Bankole Saheed and Quam Adeowo, who allegedly threatened to kill their landlord over rent issues, were on Monday brought before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Saheed, 37, and Adeowo, 42, both residing in Surulere area of Lagos, are facing four-count charges of conspiracy, threat to life, willful damage and breach of […]
Panel recommends sanctions against police officers involved in brutality
The Panel set up by Enugu state Police Command on alleged police brutality of staff of Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has recommended disciplinary measures against police officers involved.
Senate to probe alleged sales of NPA employment letter for N3m by FCC
THE Senate has disclosed that it would soon begin probe of alleged sales of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) appointment letter for N3 million by Federal Character Commission (FCC).
N600bn allowances: Military authorities order commanders to engage troops on ‘grey areas’
The directive to commanders at all levels, including GOCs, Corp Commanders, Operational Commanders, Commandants of Institutions and equivalent, followed misconceptions about the implementation of the Manual of Financial Administration, MAFA, for the Armed Forces, which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 26, 2018.
Middle Belt Forum raises alarm over plans to cause violence in Taraba State
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has raised the alert that some disgruntle elements were plotting to cause violence in Taraba State following the prolonged absence of the Governor, Mr. Darius Ishaku from the state.
Togo: Post-election crisis and urban truth imperative
The official proclamation of the provisional results of the presidential poll of 22.02.2020 by the National Electoral Commission giving the 72.36% victory to the incumbent candidate Faure Essomzima Gnassingbe constitutes a grave violation to the sovereignty of the Togolese People.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape (updated)
Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of sexual assault and rape but cleared of the most serious predatory sexual assault charges, a partial victory for the #MeToo movement that sparked a cascade of allegations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul. The jury of seven men and five women found the producer guilty of criminal sexual acts in […]
19-year-old boy docked for escaping from police custody
A 19-year-old Olumide Fashoro, who allegedly stole a Tecno phone valued N80,000 and escaped from a Police vehicle, on Monday appeared before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Fashoro, who had no fixed address, appeared before the court on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and escape from custody. He, however, pleaded not guilty. […]
Money laundering: Judge’s absence stalls Fani-Kayode’s trial
The money laundering trial involving a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was stalled at the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday due to the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Rilwan Aikawa. Fani-Kayode is standing trial alongside a former Minister of State for Finance, Esther Nenadi Usman; Danjuma Yusuf, and a firm, Joint Trust […]
Oshiomhole’s men knock APC Govs forum DG over memo
ABUJA: Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC under the aegis of “Edo State APC Stakeholders” have lambasted the Director General, Progressive Governors Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman over an open memo he wrote to the Chief Bisi Akande led National Reconciliation Committee, accusing the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of dictatorial tendencies.
Reps: Mambilla 3,050 MW hydropower project only on papers
…Says nothing on ground to show project exists …Ask FG to return NBET to Ministry of Power By Chris Ochayi The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Power, Hon Magaji Da’u Aliyu, has said the over 40 years old Mambilla Hydro-Power project only existed on papers because there was nothing on ground to show that […]
Alleged fraud: Nigerian Army, Gen. Otiki lay claim to forfeited N136m
A former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj.Gen. Hakeem Otiki, on Monday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the 376, 120 dollars (N136, 155, 440) in respect of which an interim forfeiture order had been made by the court belonged to him, his firms and family.
Distrust greets IGP’s order on footballer’s death
Distrust and anger best describe the reactions to Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP’s order on the killing of Kazeem Tiamiyu, a footballer with Remo Star Football Club.
‘I’ll pursue bill on ex-Boko Haram militants’ rehabilitation fully – Gaidam
SPONSOR of a Bill to establish a National Agency that would be saddled with among others, the responsibility of educating, rehabilitating, de- radicalization and integration of ex- Boko Haram insurgents, said yesterday that he would pursue the process to a logical conclusion.
