Amnesty: Militants give oil companies 3-day to vacate oil communities in Ondo
January 26, 2018 A coalition of militant groups in Ondo State on Friday gave oil companies operating in the state three days to leave over non-enrollment of their members in…
Eulogies herald Ekwueme to the Grave
January 26, 2018 By Francis Onyeukwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In recognition of his immense contributions to the social, economic and political development of the country, the Federal Government…
2019 Elections: Oyo REC warns staff against electoral malpractices
January 26, 2018 The new Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke, has warned staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging in electoral malpractices during…
Court dismisses Kanu’s suit asking Army to produce him in court
January 26, 2018 The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), praying the court to order the Chief of…
Power Africa partners Ibadan DISCO to improve access to electricity
January 26, 2018 Power Africa, a U.S. government-led initiative, is to partner with the Ibadan Distribution Company (IBED) to improve access to electricity in Oyo. NAN reports that the initiative,…
N11bn fraud: Supreme Court orders ex-governor Shema, 3 others to face trial
January 26, 2018 The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the judgment of Court of Appeal, Kaduna, which authorised the trial of ex-governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema, on allegation of…
Abia Assembly suspends CJ for alleged tyranny
January 26, 2018 The Abia House of Assembly on Friday suspended the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, for alleged acts of tyranny and gross misconduct. The suspension…
Oil marketer faces N3.9m fraud charge in Lagos
January 26, 2018 A 30-year-old oil marketer, Vincent Udoh, who allegedly defrauded a businessman of N3.9 million was on Friday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Udoh, whose…
Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari good for democracy, APC Scandinavia
January 26, 2018 The All Progressives Congress (APC), Scandinavia chapter says the letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Muhammadu Buhari is good for the nation`s democracy. Obasanjo…
UN says 30 Africans drown off Yemen after boat capsised
January 26, 2018 UN says 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat heading toward Djibouti operated by smugglers who are reported…