How Obasanjo, others squandered N70trn in 15 years – NEITI
Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Mr. Waziri Adio, Tuesday revealed how former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan allegedly squandered over N70…
Buhari favours North in police recruitment, Afenifere kicks, rejects LGs as basis
The news that President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled in favour of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs to use number of local governments instead of equality of states in the…
Prison decongestion: Senate to pay fine for Kuje inmates
The Senate has offered to come to the rescue of inmates in the Kuje and Suleja prisons who are unable to pay the fines imposed on them by the courts…
Nigeria’s population now 182 million, under-14s account for 40%
Nigeria’s population reached 182 million this year with more than half of its people under 30 years of age, putting a severe strain on a nation suffering from a slowing…
Dangote Group to create 250,000 jobs, targets 80 million tonnes of cement in 2020
The Dangote Group said Tuesday that its investments on new projects on agriculture, sugar, oil refinery and fertilisers would create additional 250,000 employment opportunities for Nigerians when completed. The projects,…
Bandits kill 40 illegal gold miners in Zamfara
At least 40 illegal gold miners have been shot dead by suspected armed bandits at Bindin village in Maru local government area of Zamfara state, Daily Trust gathered. Illegal gold…
Economic woes continue as militants blow up oil export pipeline
Militants on Tuesday blew up an oil pipeline in Warri, Delta State. The said pipeline, Trans Forcados export line located in Batan community of the state was attacked in the…
I was a prisoner in Benin, Buhari recalls, applauds Oshiomhole
Visiting President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lauded Governor Adams Oshiomhole for his development efforts and sacrifice for the comfort of his people. The President who is on a two-day working…
Commuters in Lagos stranded as LAGBUS drivers embark on strike
Staff of franchise companies operating the ubiquitous red buses in Lagos State otherwise known as LAGBUS embarked on strike to protest the decision of the Lagos State Government banning them…
We suspended judges on trial to preserve independence of judiciary – CJN
Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, on Monday said the judiciary remained resolute and committed to upholding its independence. He said all courts in the country were empowered…