EFCC Chief, Bawa, in Nigeria’s Team to INTERPOL General Assembly
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is in Nigeria’s delegation, attending the 89th Interpol General Assembly which commenced on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Turkey.
Climate Change Act will put Nigeria on toes; create wealth for all – Sam Onuigbo
As Nigeria joins the rest of the globe to save the planet with the signing of the law to guide Climate change operations by President Muhammadu Buhari, the sponsor of the bill, Mr. Sam Onuigbo, has said that the country stands at the threshold of prosperity and greatness with the coming into effect of the legislation.
2023: PDP’ll bring back robust economy- Elumelu
…Urges strategies for single-digit exchange rate By Dirisu Yakubu Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to come with strategies aimed at economic recovery capable of leading to a single-digit or at most, a double-digit dollar exchange rate immediately “the party democratically […]
UCTH: Court Summons CMD over N68m isolation centre contract debt
By Ike Uchechukwu High Court sitting in Calabar, has summoned the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital UCTH, Prof Ikpeme Ikpeme to appear before High Court 11, on December 15, 2021 to explain the N68m contract debt which the hospital management owes contractor, Obi Achara Nigeria Ltd. In suit No. HC/316/2020 […]
Man, 36, bags 2-year jail term for possession of human head
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan, on Wednesday, sentenced a 36-year-old man, Saheed Olapade , to two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of human head. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendants are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful possession. The Senior Magistrate, Mrs Patricia Adetuyibi, found Olapade […]
NUPRC pledges to support gas expansion amid rising prices
Amid skyrocketing prices of domestic gas, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has pledged collaborate and support the Nigerian Gas Expansion program (NGEP) to improve domestic utilisation of gas for power, industrialisation and deepen LPG penetration.
Man docked for allegedly stealing from girlfriend’s piggy bank
A 33-year-old man, Azubuike Omenehu, who allegedly stole N120,000 from his girlfriend’s piggy bank, on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Omenehu, of No 45, Makanjuola St., Orile Iganmu, Lagos, is being tried for stealing and escaping from lawful custody. The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Courage Ekhueorohan, told the court that the […]
Trouble in Anambra PDP as stakeholders demand audit of campaign funds
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anambra state chapter is currently engulfed in crisis over allegations that theft of campaign funds led to the defeat the party suffered in the November 6 governorship election. Vanguard gathered that some chieftains of the party in the state have written to the national leadership of the […]
After 3 bullish performances, ICT contribution to GDP declines by 3.72%
By Emmanuel Elebeke The contribution of the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology sector to the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in Q3, 2021, declined by 3.72 percent from 17.92 percent recorded in the preceding quarter. In nominal terms, the aggregate GDP in the period under review stood at N45.11trillion. This performance is higher when compared to […]
Group attributes successes in military operations to renewed synergy
The Security Assessment Group (SAG) has attributed successes recorded in ongoing operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria to renewed synergy. The group said that on assumption of office as the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. LEO Irabor reawakened need for joint operations as key to counter-insurgency, anti-banditry and other security operations across the country. […]
Benue’s third highest salary paying state status a drawback, unsustainable – Middle Belt group
By Peter Duru – Makurdi The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, has said as a civil service state, Benue’s position as the third highest salary paying state in the country is a drawback and unsustainable given the poor revenue base of the state. Convener of MBMJP, Comrade Joe Bukka who stated this […]
Acting is a selfish lover – Eso Dike
Versatile Nigerian actor Eso Dike spoke about what it means to be an actor in Nollywood in a recent interview.
EFFC investigation: Court vindicates Seriake Dickson on assets declaration
The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa has entered a judgment order in favour of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, on the issue of assets he declared between 2007 and 2020.
King Tea sets to sign female singer, Ebai to label, praises her talent
Nigerian-born, US-based entrepreneur, artiste manager and label owner, Emmanuel Babatunde Taiwo, famously known as King Tea, appears to be building an enviable profile for himself in the music and business world. King Tea who is the founder of Tea Music World and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Tea Group of Companies has announced that he is set […]
Involve more women in decision making process, groups beg Buhari
A coalition of women groups under the aegis of Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria Project, on Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to involve more women in the decision making process of his administration.
