Bandits food, fuel suppliers intercepted in Zamfara
By Ibrahim Wuyo Vehicles conveying food, fuel, drinks and other essentials to various bandit camps in Zamfara state have been intercepted by government agents, the state government has said on Wednesday. Secretary of the state Special Taskforce on Security, Mr Abdulrasheed Haruna, said the government had also arrested about 100 violators of the Governor’s Executive Order […]
MPB hails Buhari over timely release of funds for Military pensioners, assures of prompt payment to retirees
The Chairman Military Pensions Board, (MPB) Commodore Abayomi Sabur Lawal has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely release of funds for Military Retirees just as he assured of continuous prompt payment of pensions and gratuity to retirees of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
GUINEA: African Bar Association rejects coup, warns against dictatorship
By Nnamdi Ojiego African Bar Association, AFBA, has condemned the recent military coup in Guinea, saying it is unacceptable. It also described the situation in the country as worrisome, noting that Guinea can’t be peaceful under the present circumstances. The continental body said this in a statement by its President, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo. READ ALSO:My […]
Farouq extends NSIP benefits to naval officers wives
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq,has said her ministry would support the Naval Officers’ Wives Association, NOWA,to drive home its core mandate which she noted,centred on empowerment. Farouq said her office will help the association to empower women, children and youths through its social investment programmes. […]
ASHON expresses confidence as NGX holds post-demutualisation AGM
By Peter Egwuatu As Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) gets set for its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) after its demutualisation, members of the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) have renewed confidence in the organization and its new structure. ASHON also endorsed the NGX Group’s plan to hold the post-demutualisation and […]
Lagos generates over N500bn VAT annually — Speaker
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, disclosed that Lagos State generates an excess of N500 billion in Value Added Tax, VAT form annually.
CBN gets set for eNaira, more measures put in place
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor There are indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is almost ready to usher in a new level of financial transaction experience in Nigeria called eNaira. Last week the apex bank announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech company, Bitt Inc., as the Technical Partner for its digital […]
16-yr-old girl killed, hands cut off in Delta
UNIDENTITIED assailants have killed a 16-year-old girl identified as Chidima, and cut off her hands, in a farmland at Umuebu community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.
EFCC remands man in prison over N55m medical charity scam
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned the duo of Michael Yusuf Michael and Martha Daniel Yusuf, both siblings, before Justice Hannnatu A.L Balogun on an eight-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence.
We’re not against Buhari’s visit to Igbo land— Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that is not against the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Imo State today but rather welcomes him wholeheartedly.
Air Peace boss fulfills cash promise to Super Eagles, harps on unity
Chairman of Air Peace airline, Barrister Allen Onyema Wednesday fulfilled his promise to the Super Eagles by giving them the sum of 20 million naira for winning their match against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde on Tuesday.
