Number of Global Executions in 2018 Dropped to The Lowest in a Decade – Amnesty
The number of global executions in 2018 dropped to the lowest in a decade, a report released on Wednesday by human rights group Amnesty International said. “No less than 690…
Senate Assures NOAC, Others of commitment to Commence $13.5 billion off-shore Crude Oil project
The Senate Committee on Local Content has assured Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NOAC) and other stakeholders of its support. The committee also expressed its commitment for the commencement of the…
Banditry: Police to Introduce Practical Strategies to End Zamfara Security Challenges
IGP Mohammed Adamu The acting Inspector-General of Police IGP, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has announced that the police would introduce more practical strategies to end the security challenges in Zamfara. Adamu…
Atiku Lobbying U.S To Recognise Him As ‘Authentic’ Winner Of Nigeria’s Election
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is currently lobbying the United States of America to support his quest to challenge the outcome of…
Ambode Inaugurates 20-man Transition Committee, Tasks Members To Ensure Seamless Transition to Next Administration
20- Man Committee Co-chaired by Deputy Governor-elect, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee that would be saddled with the responsibility…
We’re Working to Safely Rescue Abducted Fire Service Boss, Others – Muazu
CP Zubairu Muazu The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday allayed fears over the abduction of the Director of the State Fire Service, Mr Rasaki Musibau, assuring that all hands…
Lottery, Gaming Activities: Users to Pay 5% VAT on Each Transaction -FG
FIRS Boss, Babatunde Fowler The Federal Government has announced plans to charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on lottery and gaming activities. This was announced in Lagos at a stakeholders’ engagement…
Reps Speakership: NWTF Drums Support for Onyejeocha, Says We Need Women in Strategic Positions
The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) has urged members-elect to support the candidacy of Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (APC-Abia) for the office of Speaker in the 9th House of Representatives. In…
New Aircraft Acqusition: FG to Float Aircraft Leasing Company
Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika Federal Government plans to float an aircraft leasing company to assist in the acquisition of new aircraft for local and international operations. This…
INEC To Release Schedule of Activities for Bayelsa, Kogi states Gubernatorial Elections Soon, Earmarks N3.3bn for Foreseen, Unforeseen Elections
INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that it would before the end of the week release schedule of activities for Bayelsa and Kogi states gubernatorial…