Year: 2012
Lagos bizman denies stealing Coscharis money
A Lagos-based businessman, Alex Ikpeme, on Thursday denied an allegation that he fraudulently converted N61.5 million belonging to Cochedes Agro…
2 Lebanese bizmen convicted for forex smuggling
Two Lebanese businessmen in Nigeria, Hassan Rmaiti and Talal Hammoud who were arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos…
Nigeria: Jonathan, Kukah praise Yakowa at burial
The remains of former Governor of Kaduna State Patrick Yakowa were buried at his country home at Fadan Kagoma on…
Nigerian Senate passes N4.99tr. budget
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the 2013 Appropriation bill of N4.99 trillion into law. This followed the earlier passage…
Fire outbreak throws MMI Airport into chaos
Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent The Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, was thrown into confusion Thursday when a thick…
Lagos Blacklists 244 Hotels
The Lagos State Government of Nigeria has blacklisted 244 hotels, event centres and restaurants in the state for failing to…
Wizkid Promises Special Concert
Rising pop star Wizkid says his teeming fans are in for a big thrill on Friday, as he performs in…
Falana queries use of military planes for shuttles
Following the crash of a naval helicopter on 15 December which led to the death of Kaduna State Governor, Patrick…
Woman Returns Stolen Kids
A middle-aged woman, Eloho Igwe who allegedly stole two young children last week in Benin City, has surrendered herself to…
Gov. Aliyu Berates Those Who Celebrated Yakowa’s Death
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has chided those Nigerians reported to have celebrated the death of late Governor Patrick…
Justice Eso begins final home journey
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The remains of eminent jurist and retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Eso, left…
EFCC Nabs Courier With $130,000
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, arrested one Bash Abdu at the…
Avoid Sex, Drug During Xmas
Secondary school students, who are embarking on Christmas break this week must avoid sex, drug and crime to remain safe…
4 Detained Over Missing Rifle
Four policemen attached to the Ikot Nakanda Police Station in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have been…
Court orders fresh bye-election in Plateau state
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A Nigerian Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday set aside, the 6 October, 2012…