Power sector: Senate calls for a review of the privatisation exercise undertaken by the Jonathan administration
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday called on the Executive to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency in the…
Only acts of deep humility and personal sacrifice can root out intolerance, bigotry – Osinbajo
In a world increasingly plagued by activities of the agents of intolerance and religious extremism, it will take acts of deep humility and personal sacrifice, especially by leaders across…
Algeria to cut oil output by 12,000 bpd under new OPEC deal
OPEC member Algeria will reduce its crude oil output by 12,000 barrels a day to comply with a deal agreed by other producers with the aim of balancing the global…
Court remands ex-police officer for killing truck driver at checkpoint in Ondo
An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 37 year-old ex-policeman, Omosuyi Idowu, for allegedly killing a truck driver. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Charity Adeyanju, ordered that Idowu, who…
Special Patrol Operations: FRSC deploys 1,700 personnel to oversee traffic activities across Lagos, Ogun highways
A total of 1,700 personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been deployed to oversee traffic activities on highways across Ogun and Lagos States. Specifically, the personnel would…
Sowore’s rearrest: CSOs demand release of Sowore, give FG 14 days to prosecute DSS officials
A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria have issued a 14- day ultimatum to the Federal Government demanding the release of Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement. This ultimatum…
Sowore’s Rearrest: The DSS acted within the law, Presidency insists
SA to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina As more criticisms continue to trail the incident that led to the rearrest of the convener of #RevolutionNow…
Muhammad Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Muhammad Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as the new Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. The…
ISWAP kills 2 Soldiers, 1 Policeman, threatens army in new video
A new video dated December 8, showing the execution of two Nigerian soldiers and a policeman has emerged online. In the video, the killing was carried out by masked men…
P&ID scam: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan. Justice Okon Abang, who dismissed the prayer, said the application…