Alleged N2.5bn NBC fraud: Lai Mohammed approved deal; case adjourned to May 27
The Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the trial of the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), Ishaq Modibbo until May 27 for continuation of trial. This is…
Ex-Enyimba player, Christian Jacob, victim of assassins, not robbery – Police
The Police Command in Abia on Thursday confirmed the killing of an ex- Enyimba FC of Aba player, Christian Jacob, by suspected assassins. The Command debunked the victim of armed…
NCC begins second phase audit of SIM registration and compliance
To provide further assurance on the integrity of its Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registration database, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will shortly begin the second phase of its ongoing audit…
My boss tried to rape me and I lied that my father died: Nigerian graduate recounts ordeal in Oman
A human trafficking victim, Oyinlola Solanke, who was rescued by the Erelu Eyinade Foundation, has narrated how her boss attempted to rape her while working as a maid in Oman….
Oyetola victory: PDP set for Supreme Court
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Thursday joined party faithful and supporters in Osogbo to celebrate his victory at the Court of Appeal, but the PDP says it will pursue…
CBN Governor: Why Buhari reappointed Emefiele
Details have emerged on why President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Senate to confirm the appointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor for the second and…
Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Absence of Dokpesi’s counsel stalls trial, case adjourned to July 2
Raymond Dokpesi The trial of Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, was on Thursday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja due to the absence of his counsel, Mr…
Fact Checking: Google equips 190 journalists with reporting skills in Lagos
Fact-checking can’t do much when people’s “dueling facts” are driven by values instead of knowledge, according to NeimanLab While fact checking has become essential in this era of misinformation, disinformation…
FEC approves N970.2m for provision of barracks for NCS
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved N970.2 million for the provision of residential accommodation for the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS). Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing State…
IOM, EU have facilitated return of over 13,000 Nigerians from Libya since 2017
Migrants The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says a total of 13,407 Nigerians have so far returned from Libya under the Voluntary Assisted Returnees Programme which began in April 2017….