Credible elections: Do as you say, CSOs charge Buhari
Ahead of 2019 elections, civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to march his words with action by ensuring free, fair and credible elections. Buhari had on…
How three men defrauded American of $146,060 in phoney deals – EFCC
Three businessmen were on Monday remanded in prison over their alleged involvement in a 146,060 dollars (N52.87 million) fraud on the orders of an Ikeja High Court. The trio —…
Buhari declines assent to reviewed Electoral Amendment Bill, cites public interest
President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the Electoral Act(Amendment) Bill, 2018, transmitted to him by the National Assembly. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters…
Headmaster defiles four pupils, blames Satan
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a school Headmaster, one Idoko Nathaniel, 50, of Mkpamteulo village, Enugu Ezike community, for allegedly defiling four pupils put under his care….
China to fund Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline project – NNPC
The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has assured Nigeria of its unflinching commitment towards securing funding for the financing and execution of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline project. The Nigerian National…
Delta PDP to Uduaghan: You are a political featherweight
The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed as a “pipe dream” the statement credited to a former Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, that…
CBN to disburse N220 billion to Enterprises Development Fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it had set aside N220 billion to be disbursed as loans to cooperative organisations under Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF)….
Senator David Mark hands over Benue PDP to Governor Ortom
The structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue were on Monday handed over to Gov. Samuel Ortom. Former President of the Senate David Mark handed over the structures…
UN official says sure of $1 billion in fresh aid for Lake Chad region
UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock on Monday, expressed optimism that over one billion dollars would be pledged or collected in fresh aid at a conference of donors to the drought-plagued…
4 commercial banks donate N980 million to the Nigerian Police in 2017
Four commercial banks donated a total of N980 million to the Nigerian Police Force in 2017 to support its activities, with the banks incurring the wrath of their shareholders. Checks…