Between Maku and Gov. Al-Makura, by Victoria Ngozi Ikeano
To say that there is no love lost between the Nasarawa State government under leadership of Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and former deputy governor and minister, Hon. Labaran Maku is…
Four Military men, two policemen, others arrested for aiding Boko Haram insurgents
Two Officers of the Nigerian Army are 30 collaborators with Boko Haram terrorists who have been sabotaging the fight against terrorism and insurgency, Army Spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said…
Ecobank launches Ecobank Mobile App to transform Banking in Africa
Ecobank has launched the Ecobank Mobile App, an instant and convenient way of banking via the mobile phone. It is the first unified app delivered by any institution for use…
Governors Endorse FG’s Plan to Shore Up Revenue through Solid Minerals Sector
In support of the Buhari administration’s effort to diversify and deepen the nation’s revenue profile, state governors as members of the National Economic Council, NEC, have endorsed the Federal Government’s…
Four Nigerian brothers charged with fraud in the UK
Four Nigerian brothers, including 34-year-old former Super Eagles player, Efetobore Sodje, have been charged in the UK for alleged fraud by the National Crime Agency (NCA). The others are Bright…
Buhari writes National Assembly, seeks to spend N180bn in virement
President Muhammadu Buhari  Tuesday proposed new adjustments to some line items in the 2016 budget to address financial urgencies. The president’s proposal was contained in a letter to the National…
Absence of Chairman-designate stalls screening of NERC Board members
The absence of Professor Akintunde Akinwande nominated last week by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), at the screening  by Senate Committee on Power has…
House probes 10 agencies, insurers over alleged N200bn fraud
By Theresa Igata The House of Representatives says it is currently probing 10 government agencies and 10 insurers over N200bn insurance fraud in the country. This was disclosed by the…
Revealed: Full identities of dismissed Customs officials
Recently, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the dismissal of 29 senior officials for  offences ranging from bribery to forgery of certificates and gross misconduct. Their sack was part of…
EFCC arrests, detains Bala Mohammed, former FCT minister
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed,  has joined the club of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s men in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC….