N1.32bn Fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-MD of Port Harcourt refinery, Dikko
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Mr. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count money laundering charge. Dikko, who led the Port Harcourt Refining Company for about four years, […]
FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed
FIFA has launched a probe into alleged racist insults directed at the streamer known as IShowSpeed at last week’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Unity schools: Labour rejects PPP plan, begs Tinubu to halt planned sale
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to approve the proposed concession of the country’s 120 Federal Government Colleges to private individuals under a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, arrangement. The union alleged that the plan, reportedly being championed by Old Boys Associations with […]
PDP kicks as Plateau Assembly advances Pension Bill for ex-speakers, lawmakers
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide pensions and retirement benefits for former Speakers, Deputy Speakers, principal officers and members of the Assembly. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the member representing Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency, Hon. Eli Ankala, also seeks to establish the […]
Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in Nigeria
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic health services in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, reduce waiting time in […]
Reps begin review of South-South Development Commission Act to expand funding
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Establishment Act, 2025, to expand the commission’s statutory funding base and strengthen its capacity to address developmental challenges in the oil-producing region. The hearing, organised by the House Committee […]
