NDDC Inks Partnership with USAID, Aligns with SDGs
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its determination to establish collaborative relationships and focus on governance, as part of its commitment to transformative change in the Niger…
Suspected Boko Haram kills at least 40 in Yobe state – Police
November 1, 2023 At least 40 people were killed in Nigeria’s Yobe state between Monday and Tuesday after suspected Boko Haram militants shot at villagers and set off a land…
World Bank happy with $750m NG-CARES programme progress, says still very active in states
Nov. 1, 2023 The World Bank says Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme is doing well in addressing poverty in the country. Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, World Bank…
Reps to investigate N200bn expenditure on postponed 2023 census
Nov. 1, 2023 The House of Representatives, says it will investigate the N200 billion expended on the postponed 2023 census by the National Population Commission (NPC). The resolution to investigate…
Senate approves nomination of Shaakaa Chira as Auditor-General for Federation
Nov. 1, 2023 Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Mr. Shaakaa K. Chira for appointment as Auditor- General for the Federation. This followed the adoption of a motion…
EFCC Reviews Arrest, Bail Procedure
Nov. 1, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reviewed its guidelines on arrest, bail and processing of suspects. According to the EFCC in a statement on Wednesday,…
Absence of witness stalls Mompha’s alleged N6bn money laundering trial
Nov. 1, 2023 The trial of the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (alias Mompha), charged with six billion Naira money laundering, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, was stalled due…
Musk says Tesla aims to make 200,000 Cybertrucks a year
Nov. 1, 2023 Tesla is aiming to make 200,000 units of its electric pickup truck, Cybertruck, per year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday. The company had earlier…
Insecurity: Enugu Govt gives courier operators Dec. 1 deadline to register, obtain licences
Nov. 1, 2023 The Enugu Government has given logistics services providers a Dec. 1 deadline to register with the state government. Mr Emeka Ajogwu, the State Commissioner for Special Duties,…
Arrest warrant: Court gives Emefiele Jan. 25 to appear over $53m debt
Nov 1, 2023 A Federal High Court in Abuja has given former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, until Jan. 25 to appear in court to explain…