Alleged N5.6 billion Scam: Supreme Court Clears EFCC to Prosecute Orji Kalu
These are not the best of times for the former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu who recently lost in a re-run election for the Senate in his…
CCB Alleges Saraki Paid Personal Loans with Kwara State Money
It is more storm for the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki as the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has said there is evidence that the Senate President while governor of…
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…