Politicians, others get 351 years jail term for corruption
More than two dozen Spanish politicians and business leaders face a total of 351 years in jail after a national court handed down sentences in the long-running “Operaction Guertel’’ corruption…
FG makes N50.45bn from May bonds auction
The Federal Government has recorded N50.45 billion from its May bonds auction, lower than the N70 billion it targeted to raise, the Debt Management Office (DMO), has said. According to…
Court okays sack of ex-Union Bank staff; password used to divert pension fund
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday affirmed the dismissal of one Hauwa’u Idirisu, from Union Bank, over her involvement in fraudulent pension fund transactions as lawful. Idirisu, was dismissed…
EFCC’s, Tarfa’s lawyers raise hell in court, case adjourned
The obstruction of justice trial of Rickey Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was stalled at an Ikeja High Court on Thursday following a shouting match between Mr G….
No deal: Trump calls off meeting with North Korea leader
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called off his planned June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a letter released by the White House. Referring…
N500m Diezani money: Shagari, others get bail
A Federal High Court in Sokoto on Thursday granted bail to former Minister of Water Resources, Muktar Shagari and four others standing trial over alleged N500 million illegal dealings with…
Bauchi politicians express mixed feelings over resignation of deputy governor
May 24, 2018 Some politicians in Bauchi on Thursday expressed mixed feelings over the resignation of Mr Nuhu Gidado as Deputy Governor of Bauchi state. Speaking to the News Agency…
JOHESU strike: You will account for lives lost – Akwa Ibom Government
May 24, 2018 The Akwa Ibom Government has warned Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) workers that they would give account of any life lost during the period of their strike….
Ebola: FCTA adopts preventive measures
May 24, 2018 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has taken proactive measures to create public awareness on prevention of Ebola disease. The Director of Public Health in…
South Africa media look away as SA police kill Nigerians, Reps want stiffer sanctions
South Africa media have consistently under-reported the killings of Nigerians in South Africa in spite of global outcry, Political Economist investigation has shown. The culture of silence by supposed watchdog…