Flood:Nigerian Medical Association donates drugs to IDP camps in Kogi
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kogi Chapter, on Friday, donated drugs to flood victims at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Kogi/Kotonkarfe Local Government Area. Dr Kabiru Zubair, the…
Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun resigns — Sources
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has resigned as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Although the presidency was unable to confirm the resignation, sources, however ,…
Nigerian jailed 32 months in US for wire fraud, to refund $36,926
A computer hacker used personal information he stole from school employees which he used to file 122 tax returns seeking refunds totaling $596,897. Associated Press reports that Daniel Adekunle Ojo,…
Economic shutdown looms as FG, labour bicker over minimum wage
The Federal Government has described Labour 14-day ultimatum as “a subtle blackmail” to stampede the Tripartite Committee on the new National Minimum Wage. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and…
Buhari appoints Yusuf Magaji Bichi as new DG DSS
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS). Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on…
My Presidency will bring foreign investments, reflate economy – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said he would open Nigerian economy to foreign investments to generate income and employment if given the mandate to rule in 2019. Atiku,…
Mimiko declares for president promises security, restructuring, youth empowerment
Dr Olusegun Mimiko, former governor of Ondo state on Thursday, declared to run for president of Nigeria on the platform of the Labour party (LP) in 2019. Mimiko, who declaration…
NSE: Investors trade 173.55million shares worth N3.71billion
A total of 173.55 million shares valued at N3.71 billion were traded in 3,082 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday. These were against the 246.91 million shares…
Osun 2018: Election Observer group raises alarm over voter inducement
The growing trend of voters’ inducement ahead of Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun is worrisome. An election observer and monitoring group, the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement…
Ekiti Assembly approves N10billion supplementary budget
The Ekiti House of Assembly has approved the N10 billion supplementary budget sent to it by Governor Ayo Fayose. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the budget was…