Naira Marley to appear in court, Monday on 11-count charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Monday May 20, arraign Afeez Fashola a. k. a Naira Marley, before a Federal High Court in Lagos on 11-count charge…
Nigeria Police nab 93 suspected kidnappers in 3 geo-political zones of the country
The Police on Thursday said they had arrested 93 suspected kidnappers in different parts of the North Central, North East and North West zones of the country. Force spokesman Frank…
Buhari, Osinbajo restate faith in media; commitment to press freedom
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have restated their faith in the Nigerian media and defence of press freedom for the sake of responsible journalism. They told visiting…
How Dino Melaye wanted to commit suicide – Witness alleges
A witness, Insp. Abama Mallum on Thursday told an FCT High Court that he heard Sen. Dino Melaye shouting that he would kill himself and put the police in trouble….
APC Reps back Emefiele’s reappointment, fault Kazaure
The All Progressives Congress caucus in the House of Representatives has backed the reappointment of the Central Bank Governor (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele by President Muhammadu Buhari. The vociferous group…
FEC approves N11.2 billion for purchase of over 200 thousand metres
As the first term of the Buhari administration winds down, the approval of contracts again took the attention of the Federal Executive Council. Power was top on the agenda with…
Christian Chukwu arrives in London for treatment, thanks Nigerians
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday in Abuja said Christian Chukwu, a former captain of the old Green Eagles, has arrived in the UK for medical treatment. Ademola Olajire,…
Emefiele makes history as first CBN gov. to be reappointed in 20years
Following the confirmation of the renewal of appointment by the Senate on Thursday of Godwin Emefiele for another five year term as Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, this makes…
Senate passes Bill confirming June 12 Democracy Day
The Senate Thursday passed the Bill confirming June 12 as Democracy Day to replace May 29. The Public Holiday Act (Amendment) Bill was one of six House Bills up for…
Call to dissolve HYPREP in Ogoni, ill- conceived, unpatriotic, selfish – MOSOP
The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has dissociated itself from calls on the Federal Government to dissolve the Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP) and its governing…