Strike: FG to unleash EFCC, ICPC on resident doctors over residency training allowance
THE Federal Government may unleash the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and other related offences, ICPC, to go after some medical doctors who were not qualified to collect medical training allowance meant for House Officers on residency training programme in 2020 to the tune of N540 million.
Sit-at-home, against Igbo interest, says Nnamani
Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani, (PDP-Enugu), Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, has called for an end to the ‘sit-at-home’ order, by the proscribed IPOB in the South East. Nnamani, who made the call in a statement he issued to newsmen, on Sunday, in Abuja, noted that the order had brought the economy and […]
Insecurity: Real estate sector laments loses, says 77, 400 housing units initiative in quandary
Stakeholders in the real estate sector of the economy have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the shutdown of all telecommunications networks currently operational in Zamfara State to the adjoining troubled States in the North-Westl zone.
Protest in Kaduna over LG Polls in Jema’a
As the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) announced that the council polls in 4 Local Government Areas of the state were inconclusive, there was a peaceful protest on Saturday by supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jema’a Local Government Area, who gave KADSIECOM 24 hours to declare the APC Chairmanship candidate winner.
Ngige condemns killing of deposed Anambra monarch
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has condemned the killing of the former traditional ruler of Mkpunando Aguleri, in Anambra state, Chief Alex Edozieuno, describing it as an unfortunate dastardly act. A statement in Abuja by Senator Chris Ngige Media Office, Sunday, urged the security agencies to […]
Taxi driver allegedly beaten to death for flouting curfew in Jos
A taxi driver identified as Abdullahi Karafa has died following alleged beating given to him by security operatives.
BBNaija Season 6: Tension as eviction ‘fever’ grips housemates
BBnaija season 6 housemates nominated for eviction have been reportedly tensed over the eviction taking place later tonight at 7 pm CAT.
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately reverse the apparently unjustified suspension of internet and telecommunication networks in Zamfara State, and 13 local government areas of Katsina State.”
Sit-at -home must stop – Nnamani warns
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Co-operation and Integration in Africa/ NEPAD, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has taken a swipe at the Sit at home order by the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB in the South East, saying it is not in the interest of the Igbos.
Sit-at-Home: You must open for business, Obiano directs banks, markets, transporters
By Vincent Ujumadu GOVERNOR Willie Obiano has directed that commercial activities must take place tomorrow and subsequent Mondays in the state, saying government could no longer watch while the economy of the people were nose diving. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, had at a meeting with banks in Awka urged them […]
Poor power supply major challenge to factory operations – Zeetin CEO
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Poor power supply is a big challenge to operating a factory in Nigeria, the CEO of Zeetin Engineering, Mr. Azibaola Robert, has disclosed. Robert who spoke at the weekend in Abuja when the President of Council for the Regulation Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, Engr. Ali Rabiu visited Zeetin factory in Abuja […]
‘Reject APC in 2023’, Taraba councillors urge Nigerians
The Forum of Taraba State Councillors has advised Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidates in 2023 over what it described as failed promises anchored on the ‘Change’ mantra.
Presidency clarifies Buhari’s remarks in Owerri
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency on Sunday clarified the statement accredited to President Muhammadu Buhari in Owerri, the Imo State capital where he was quoted to have told Governor Hope Uzodimma that ‘‘I’ll be careful with your future invitations.’’ Recall that President Buhari was in Owerri on a working visit on Thursday where […]
Ajayi Crowther University deputy vice-chancellor is dead
Professor Jacob Adeniyi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, is dead.
Ikpeazu appoints 27 commissioner nominees
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has sent a list of 27 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly. Vanguard reports that Gov Ikpeazu had retained five commissioners from the last state executive council. The retained commissioners are Chief John Okiyi Kalu (Information), Barrister Uche Ihediwa (Justice), Dr Aham Uko (Finance), […]
NCAA directs foreign airlines to board travellers without evidence of payment of return COVID-19 test
By Lawani Mikairu Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA , weekend directed foreign airlines operating into the country to allow passengers travelling to Nigeria who are unable to show evidence of payment for day-7 COVID-19 PCR test or generate paid QR code or permit to fly , to board their flights. The granting of the temporary […]
