NDLEA intercepts UK-bound N.5bn worth meth, arrests baron, seals Lekki mansion
May 21, 2023 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a large consignment of methamphetamine concealed in powdered custard containers as part of a consolidated cargo…
As Governor Okowa Bows Out, Jackson Ekwugum
I still vividly recall my first meeting with then Senator Ifeanyi Okowa in 2014. Of course, prior to that time, he was known to me by reputation as a first-class…
Harmonised short codes: IT experts, others hail NCC, seek more awareness
Some residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have applauded Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the introduction of telecommunications harmonised short codes. The residents, including IT experts, however, called for…
CBN And Economy: Recognizing Emefiele’s Highpoints
By Arize Nwobu As a policy analyst with keen interest in the policies and operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), one can say without equivocation that the…
Three new universities my enduring legacies for Deltans – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says the establishment of three new universities remains the highest of his administration’s legacies for the state. He said he was happy that the new…
Ports concession to generate $3.7bn revenue
May 20, 2023 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said the concessioning of three ports by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would generate 3.7 billion dollars in revenue for Nigeria….
Matawalle’s $2m Bribe Hoax: We’ll Not Bandy Words with Suspect – EFCC
May 20, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described governor Bello Matawalle’s “mudslinging wild bribery allegations” against the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as…
Orkar: MURIC to gov. Ortom, why honour a man who committed treason
May 20, 2023 The decision of the Benue government under the leadership of Gov. Samuel Ortom to immortalise Major Gideon Orkar has been condemned by the Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC)….
NAPTIP to clamp down on shelter homes operating without compliance with guidelines
May 20, 2023 The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has concluded plans to clamp down on shelters and homes offering rehabilitation services to…
W/Bank extends FG NG-CARES programme by 12 months
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba says that the World Bank has extended the federal government’s COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG CARES)…