Okowa makes case for improved medical research, approves NIMR Outstation in Asaba
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) South South Out-Station in Asaba, saying that supporting medical research was a…
Odigie-Oyegun is Reckless, Says APC Spokesman
The deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has picked holes in what the party’s national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, said on getting a…
Gov Exposes N2billion MSME Fraud in Kogi State
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has ordered full investigation into the sudden disappearance of N2 billion MSME fund. The governor made this known in Lokoja after an unscheduled visit…
Reps to probe secret recruitment of 909 employees by CBN
The House of Representatives on Thursday began an investigation into the alleged ‘secret’ recruitment of 909 employees by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The controversial recruitment was reportedly carried out…
Judge denies Metuh’s petition, vows to continue trial
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday denied the petition written against him by the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa…
Airtel to acquire spectrum from Videocon for $659M
India’s largest operator Bharti Airtel announced today it will acquire spectrum in six regions from smaller rival Videocon Telecom for INR44.28 billion ($659 million). The agreement, which is valid to…
Operation Lafiya Dole: Gen. Irabor Succeeds Gen Umaru as Commander Operations
The Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, North East, Major General Hassan Umaru has handed over the mantle of leadership of the command to Major General Lucky E. Irabor who…
National Economic Councils Hold Retreat Next Week, Local Production Tops Agenda
The National Economic Council, NEC, will hold a two-day Retreat next week beginning Monday, March 21 to March 22. President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver the keynote address during the formal…
DSS says Detained Ekiti Lawmaker Alive and Healthy
You may have been aware of the recent situation in Ekiti State in which the DSS was accused of abducting of the State’s Assembly Legislators. The fact is that one…
Re-run Elections: Two Soldiers Killed in Gun Battle in Rivers State; PDP, APC Trade Blames
Ahead of Saturday’s federal and state legislative elections in Rivers State, tension reached feverish pitch, Thursday, after an Army Major and another soldier were killed in the latest burst of…