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The Buhari led Federal government has written to the Senate asking for its permission to pay Kogi state N10bn. The request was contained in the letter President Buhari sent to the Senate leadership on Tuesday. The presidency claimed the N10bn was for the projects executed by the state on behalf of the Federal government. Buhari … Read more
The Buhari led Federal government has written to the Senate asking for its permission to pay Kogi state N10bn. The request was contained in the letter President Buhari sent to the Senate leadership on Tuesday. The presidency claimed the N10bn was for the projects executed by the state on behalf of the Federal government. Buhari … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Kano Zonal Office, have arrested three persons suspected of perpetrating an elaborate job scam on unsuspecting citizens, thereby defrauding them millions of naira. This is in its continued effort to rid the Nigerian society of all economic and financial crimes. The three persons were arrested at … Read more
The Chief Magistrates’ Court 10 in Gombe, Gombe State, on Monday, October 14, remanded 72-year-old Ibrahim Yunusa in prison custody for allegedly raping and impregnating his biological daughter. Yunusa of Dadinkowa, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state had on arraignment pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Chief Magistrate, Daura Sikkam, ordered the remand … Read more
A motorcyclist who stole his brother in–law’s police crested vest and cap in order to hijack a motorcycle along with two other suspects have been arrested in Ikorodu, Lagos State, by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command. The motorcyclist, Emmanuel Michael (24), in company of two other accomplices; Moses … Read more
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, will chair the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Physicians’ Week holding in Akure. The event, which is an annual gathering of Nigerian Doctors, will hold at the NMA House Igbatoro Akure at 10am with the theme “Care of the Unknown Patient” National President … Read more
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, will chair the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Physicians’ Week holding in Akure. The event, which is an annual gathering of Nigerian Doctors, will hold at the NMA House Igbatoro Akure at 10am with the theme “Care of the Unknown Patient” National President … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has fired all political appointees from all the 18 Local Government Areas in the state. It could be recalled that the Governor had earlier sacked over 300 political appointees across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The Governor conveyed the termination of appointment to the various political … Read more
The Federal High in Abuja has been asked to disqualify the gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Kogi State, Governor Yahaya Bello, for an alleged double registration as a voter. The suit was filed before the Federal High Court by one of the governorship aspirants contesting in the governorship election, Natasha … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his adminstration’s commitment to developing infrastructures in the state. The Governor revealed this during a courtesy call from the Chairman and Executive members of Ijegun-Egba Tank Farm Owners and Operators Association, led by Adebowale Olujimi, on Monday at the State House, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu noted that his … Read more
The Coalition of United Political Parties CUPP has alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, was frustrated over the revelation of its plan for Atiku’s appeal suit. It could be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Akitu Abubakar has filed an appeal suit to challenge the victory … Read more
The Coalition of United Political Parties CUPP has alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, was frustrated over the revelation of its plan for Atiku’s appeal suit. It could be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Akitu Abubakar has filed an appeal suit to challenge the victory … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Bayelsa, Thompson Okorotie, has said that the party would record a landslide victory in the November 16, gubernatorial election in the state. The PDP’s stalwart disclosed this while granting an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday. Okorotie stressed that the party’s victory was secured because of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Kwara State Chapter has accused Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of intimidating political opponents with state instrument. The state Chairman, Hon (Engr) Kola Shittu, made the allegation in a press statement issued on monday. He alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress was using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to … Read more
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawn has justified the move by the Senate to amend the production sharing contract law in the oil sector. The Senate President said ” “it has become absolutely necessary for us to do so as a country so that we can generate more revenues from our endowments.” Lawan disclosed this at … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has hailed the Adamawa Election Petition Tribunal for upholding the victory of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in the governorship election. PDP described the verdict as a victory to democracy and the people of the state adding that, the party was not surprised at the outcome of the petition. The National Media … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has described the recent attack on the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Adams Oshiomhole, as signs of disintegration within the ruling party. The opposition party made the declaration in a press statement signed by the party’s media and publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Monday. He said “APC … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has defended one its lawyers, Barrister S.M Galadanchi, who allegedly visited a judge’s personal residence to influence the judge’s judgment over an ongoing case. The anti-graft agency in a press statement on Monday, signed by head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, admitted that the anti-graft prosecutor in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has defended one its lawyers, Barrister S.M Galadanchi, who allegedly visited a judge’s personal residence to influence the judge’s judgment over an ongoing case. The anti-graft agency in a press statement on Monday, signed by head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, admitted that the anti-graft prosecutor in … Read more
The Buhari led Federal Government has allocated N360m for the educational and upkeep allowance for the rescued Chibok girls. This was revealed in the details of the budget President Buhari submitted to joint National Assembly last week. It could be recalled that 106 girls were rescued from the hands of Boko Haram and had since … Read more