I was first sold for $170, recounts African migrant in Algeria slavery web
Dozens of Africans say they were sold for labour and trapped in slavery in Algeria in what aid agencies fear may be a widening trend of abusing migrants headed for…
Ex Taraba state Governor Jolly Nyame jailed 14 years for fraud
May 30, 2018 An FCT High Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Taraba Gov. Jolly Nyame to 14 years’ imprisonment with no option of fine over N1.64 billion fraud….
NSE: market capitalisation drops to N13 trillion region on Nestle loss
May 30, 2018 The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday dropped to N13 trillion mark following loss recorded by Nestle and other highly capitalised stocks. The…
Ambode on course with sterling achievements in 3 years — lawmakers
May 30, 2018 Some members of the Lagos State House of Assembly say Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, is on course with sterling achievements recorded in the last three years. The lawmakers…
Ebola: FAAN intensifies screening of passengers at MMIA
May 30, 2018 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has intensified screening of inbound and outbound passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) , Lagos with the use…
APC remains strong, committed to Nigerians – Jonathan Vatsa
May 30, 2018 Mr Jonathan Vatsa, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger, says the party remains strong and committed to meeting the desired needs of Nigerians. Vatsa, a…
NOTAP is prepared to partner with KUST to support patents
May 30, 2018 National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) expressed readiness to partner with Kano State University of Science and Technology (KUST) to support patents and technological advancement….
Senate challenges Jega to prove bribery allegation against NASS
May 30, 2018 The Senate on Wednesday challenged Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of INEC, to prove bribery allegation he levelled against members of the National Assembly. The decision followed…
Another lawmaker, Jagaba, dumps APC for PDP in Kaduna
The odds keep mounting for Governor Nasir el-Rufai as a member representing Kachia/Kagarko, Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Rep. Adams Jagaba has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to…
Cross River lawmaker slumps, dies; Ayade, others mourn
A member of the Cross Rivers State House of Assembly Hon. Steven Ukpukpen Wednesday slumped and died in Calabar, the State capital. The late Lawmaker who represented Obudu Constituency died…