Pension fund assets rise to N8.14tr — PenCom
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said that the total pension fund assets stood at N8.14 trillion as at May, 2018. PenCom in a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr Peter…
Wire fraud: Three Nigerians jailed in US; EFCC worried
Nigerian authorities are worried at the growing incidence of wired fraud linked to Nigerian nationals across the world. A senior official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed…
Nigerian doctor jailed in US for sexually assaulting patients
A Texas doctor, Donald Ozumba, 45, accused of sexually assaulting several patients was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after he was convicted of assaulting a woman who sought care…
Okowa meets Orode Uduaghan, others; restates commitment to youth empowerment
To consolidate on the success stories of his administration, Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday met with a team of young entrepreneurs led by Ms Orode Uduaghan where…
ECOWAS wants increased awareness in prevention of illicit arms
ECOWAS has called on members states to increase awareness at the community level to reduce the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons in the region. The Director, Gender,…
Swimming: Baker sets 100m backstroke world record at U.S. championships
Rio Olympics silver medalist Kathleen Baker set a world record in the women’s 100 meters backstroke at the U.S. championships on Saturday, clocking a time of 58.00 seconds in Irvine,…
Governor Ajimobi orders release of acquired land to deaf persons
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has ordered the immediate release of the 20 acres of land belonging to deaf persons in the state Mr Isaac Omodewu, the State Commissioner…
Army neutralises 16 Boko Haram members, recover weapons cache in Borno
Nigerian Army say it neutralised 16 Boko Haram and recovered a weapons cache during its clearance operation in Mairari village in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno. Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu,…
Oyo Nigeria Union of Journalists begins clampdown on fake journalists
July 28, 2018 In a bid to enhance professionalism, the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commenced clampdown on fake journalists in the state. This…
Gowon advocates tolerance, unity among Nigerians to end killings
Former Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon has advocated for more tolerance and understanding among Nigerians to put an end to the spate of killings in the country. Gowon…