Education is free in Rivers, Don’t impose fees on pupils, students – Wike
As schools reopen for the new academic year 2020/2021 session, Principals and Heads of Schools are hereby reminded that the State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has since banned the collection…
Meeting: South-south lists seven things Federal Government must do
The six Governors of the South-south and leaders in the zone have through Chairman of South South Governor’s Forum, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, made the following demands from the Federal Government…
My husband died in SARS cell because I couldn’t raise bribe of N400,000 – Widow
Mrs Christisna Nnatuanya, widow of Linus Nnatuanya who allegedly died in the custody of disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in Awkuzu, Anambra, says she is ashamed that she can’t show…
#EndSARS: Senate Urges FG To Allocate 1% VAT To States Affected By Violence
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to allocate one percent of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to states affected by violence and looting during and after the…
Court Revokes Faisal Maina’s Bail For Failure To Attend Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina who is standing trial for alleged fraud to the tune of N58million. Faisal Maina who…
Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Yakubu’s Confirmation As INEC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking approval for the confirmation of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Senate President Ahmad…
E-waste: FG to implement GEF programme, targets 300 tonnes waste elimination in Q1, 2021
The Federal Government on Monday said its Global Environmental Facility (GEF) implementation would target the elimination of 300 tonnes of e-waste from the environment in the first quarter of 2021….
Investors commit billions at Lagos Free Zone in Nigeria
Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first privately owned special economic zone in Nigeria with an integrated deep sea port, is home to several reputable global brands. Located 65kms east of…
Explainer: Why Twitter suspended, restored our account – NCC
The Twitter account of the Nigerian Communications Commission, @NgComCommission, has been restored less than 24 hours after it was suspended for security reasons. This followed a temporary suspension by Twitter,…
#EndSARS: Gov’t CCTV footage corroborates CNN investigation; ups suspicion
It was supposed to be the key piece of evidence. But when it came, the Lagos State government’s security camera footage of the Lekki toll gate shooting did not capture…