Ex-federal budget officer in ICPC’s net over N5.5million gratification
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday said it had arrested a former federal budget officer, for allegedly receiving gratification to the tune of N5.5…
Jubilation at Utako market as Osinbajo inaugurates TraderMoni
There was jubilation at Utako market, Abuja, on Thursday as the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, inaugurated the TraderMoni scheme. TraderMoni is a Federal Government’s initiative aimed at providing two…
Niger Government approves N60million relief package for flood victims
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger, on Thursday approved the release of over N60 million for provision of relief materials for victims of flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of…
1.38 million PVCs yet to be collected in Lagos – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday said some 1.38 million Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) were still uncollected in the state. Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident…
FCT APC warns against monetary incentives, adopts indirect primaries
The FCT All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned political aspirants against monetary incentives to voters during the 2019 elections. Similarly, the party adopted indirect primaries for its elections. The…
National ID card registration will promote planning, growth – NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday said the on-going National Identity Card registration exercise would promote national planning and socio-economic growth. Mr Adeyemi Olusegun, the Kwara State Director of…
Adamawa Government claims significant reduction in malaria scourge
The Adamawa Government says it has significantly reduced the scourge of malaria infection in the state through sensitisation, distribution of treated mosquito nets and surveillance. Dr Isaac Kadala, the Director,…
Pence, Pompeo deny writing anonymous NYT op-ed
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied authoring a New York Times opinion article that claimed there is a “resistance” inside the administration seeking to…
Japan cancels friendly with Chile after Hokkaido earthquake
Japan has cancelled Friday’s international friendly with Chile scheduled to be played at the Sapporo Dome after a powerful earthquake struck the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, the country’s…
Air Peace rewards victorious Anambra students with Free tickets
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has given the five Anambra students and their teachers who won the recent “Technology Challenge” in the United States return tickets from Owerri to facilitate their…