EFCC probes audio tape alleging Malami’s interference in commission’s activities
•It’s sheer blackmail, says Malami By Ibrahim Hassan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it was investigating the audio tape accusing the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, of directing and dictating activities of the commission. In the BBC Hausa Service monitored by Vanguard, EFCC said its investigation followed a […]
Yobe gov approves N422m for pensions, gratuities
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over N422 million for payment of pensions and gratuities of 359 former workers in the 17 local government areas of the state. According to a statement by the governor’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu, the payment was for batch 44.It […]
Buhari, Obasanjo mourn as Desmond Tutu dies at 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90.
Is traffic-free Yuletide in Lagos a tall order?
By Kayode Ojewale Due to its large population density, Lagos is not expected to be exempted from one of the main traffic challenges associated with a mega-metropolitan city. Every densely populated city continuously deploys possible means available to combat traffic congestion, which is peculiar to road transportation, being the most common means of travelling. While […]
Electricity, banking, aviation top 2021 consumer complaint chart — FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has said that electricity has again topped its 2021 consumer related complaints chart just like in 2020.
Why government should encourage Nigerian inventors
Recently, the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’ Allah, called on the Federal Government to establish a mechanism for assessing Nigerian university professors to determine their contributions to industry and national development. Professor Na’Allah compared being a university professor with being conferred with a chieftaincy title whereby the professor may not do anything […]
