Senate confirms Bello Hassan as NDIC MD Ibrahim as Executive Director
…Confirms Kuru as AMCON MD for 2nd Term By Henry Umoru THE Senate Wednesday confirmed Bello Hassan as the Managing Director of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request. Also confirmed was Mustapha Ibrahim as Executive Director of NDIC. The confirmation was sequel to adoption of the report of the […]
Alleged threat to life: Ex-Governor appears before NHRC panel
By Tordue Salem Former Zamfara state Governor, Senator Ahmad Yerima on Wednesday appeared before the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged human rights violation by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police following his summon over alleged complicity in threatening the life of a businessman, Alhaji Musa Wapa. Yerima was […]
2023: Denying Igbo presidency ‘ll elevate abusive politics — Osuntokun
It’s an opportunity to subordinate real politik to politics of moral consequence Political mismanagement biggest threat to Nigeria’s unity Nigeria more divided now than ever By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor MR Akin Osuntokun, political strategist, and former political adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in this interview, wonders why the government is finding it […]
I’ve improved on what I met – Outgoing FUO VC
…attributes success to teamwork By Samuel Oyadongha Prof Seth Accra-Jaja, outgoing Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Otuoke, says the institution has made giant strides under his watch. Prof Accrah Jaja who spoke at a news conference Wednesday at Otuoke said when he came on board the student and staff population stood at 2000 apice which […]
FEC okays N26.7bn contracts in communication, water, information ministries
*Approves National Policy on Aging *As FG sets to release timeline on accounts link to NIN By Johnbosco Agbakwuru— ABUJA The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved contracts worth over N26.7 billion for projects under the ministries of Information and Culture; Communication and Digital Economy, and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. This […]
Police arrest 11 suspected kidnappers in Ibarapa
The Police Command in Oyo State have arrested no fewer than 11 suspected kidnappers terrorising the people of Ibarapa area of the state. Recall that the alleged kidnappers were among 35 suspects paraded by the command on Wednesday in Ibadan. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ngozi Onadeko, told newsmen in Ibadan that the […]
Landlord in court for allegedly beating up tenant over quit notice
A landlord, Mufutau Ojomu, on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ogudu, Lagos, for allegedly beating up a tenant over a quit notice he gave. The police charged Ojomu with conspiracy and assault. The prosecution counsel, Donjour Perezi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec.27, 2020 at Yisa Omotunde Street […]
NTA Reporter kidnapped in Port Harcourt
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Police in Rivers says they are on top of the case of a Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Reporter, Chidiebere Onyia, who was kidnapped in Port Harcourt Tuesday night. The victim who only just resumed four maternity leave was reportedly abducted by four men in Woji, Obio Akpor Local Government […]
Okowa to hold private burial for late father, appreciates Nigerians
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their condolences and show of love on the passing of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa. The governor, in a statement he personally signed, thanked all those who came to condole with him and those who called or sent messages of condolences […]
Borno: Troops eliminate 19 fleeing B’Haram fighters in 5 gun trucks
…Two Nigerian Customs Personnel Missing at Geidam Nigerian Troops on Tuesday foiled an attack in Rann, eng 19 terrorists in five gun trucks, after a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram fighters. Rann is a popular town in Kala Balge local government area of Borno State and the easternmost LGA of Nigeria. This is just […]
Ibadan Tech-U resumes new academic session on February 14
The senate of the First Technical University, Ibadan, approved Sunday, February 14, 2021, as the resumption date for fresh students for 2020/2021 academic session, while returning students are expected to resume on Sunday, February 28, 2021.
