EFCC Probe: Opposition Reps kick, demand similar invitation to APC, FG officials
By Tordue Salem The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of witch-hunt for looking into the accounts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even when it lacks statutory powers to do so. The lawmakers, however, declared that the party will come out clean, as it […]
Lagos earmarks N11bn for school feeding scheme
Lagos State Government said the “Snacks for Thought School Feeding,” programme for primary pupils in the state will cost N11 billion for the implementation, scheduled to commence in September 2021.
Attack: 7 INEC vehicles, 50 generating sets, others burnt
SEVEN vehicles, 50 generating sets and other equipment belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, were burnt when hoodlums attacked the Anambra State headquarters of the electoral umpire on Sunday night.
Two Israelis stabbed, assailant shot near Jerusalem flashpoint — police
Two Israelis were stabbed and wounded on Monday near a flashpoint area of East Jerusalem that has been the focus of Palestinian protests, medics said, and police said officers shot the assailant.
Man Utd, Villareal battle for Europa League trophy
Manchester United’s hope for glory in 2020/21 will be decided on Wednesday May, 26 when they face Villareal featuring Samuel Chukwueze in the Europa league Final. Chukwueze has handed Villarreal a massive boost ahead of their Europa League final clash after returning to training. Chukwueze was stretchered off in Villarreal’s semi-final clash against Arsenal at the Emirates […]
I’m the only Nigerian governor who do not receive monthly salary – Obiano
By Ikechukwu Odu Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, weekend, said he is the only Nigerian governor who do not receive monthly salary. The governor explained that after his tax has been deducted from his salary, he sends the remaining balance to homes of destitute for their upkeep, adding that he has been rendering self-service […]
Ex-agitators back planned youths protest against NDDC
By Emem Idio With barely two days to the expiration of the 30-days ultimatum issued by the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, to the federal government to inaugurate the substantive board of the Niger Delta Commission, NDDC, some ex-agitators in the region have thrown their weight behind the planned shutdown of Commission, tagged #occupynigerdelta. In a […]
3 alleged internet fraudsters arrested in Imo
Three persons from Idemeogwa in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state, yesterday were paraded by the Imo State Police Command, for alleged internet fraud businesses.
Sterling Bank’s CEO, others list challenges of Nigeria’s commodity market
By Cynthia Alo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sterling Bank Plc, Mr Abubakar Suleiman, has identified lack of trust as the main problem affecting the growth and development of the Nigerian commodity market. He disclosed this while delivering a welcome address on a webinar organised recently as part of measures to promote SABEX, a […]
Student dies from fire accident recorded while charging phone at fuel station in Kaduna
Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery has confirmed the death of one of its students, Lydia Dantata, in a petrol filling station fire opposite its Kafanchan campus.
Family decries incursion into ancestral land in Epe by traditional ruler
The Iposu family in Epe, Lagos State, has decried alleged incursion on their ancestral land by a traditional ruler in the area. Mr Sharafadeen Iposu, Spokesperson for the Iposu family, told a news conference on Sunday in Epe that the traditional ruler unlawfully gave out their land to a group of traders without the family’s […]
