Day: July 8, 2015
Kidnapped PDP Chieftain’s Wife Found Dead
Wife of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, southern Nigeria, Mrs. Ebire Ejor Ngowah Ejor,…
FG partners state govts to curb insecurity in Northern states
The Federal Government on Tuesday agreed to collaborate with some state governments to curb the escalating cattle rustling in the…
NASS Crisis: Tambuwal meets Buhari, assures peaceful resolution
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday assured that the crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
Nigeria, Benin launch anti-smuggling campaign
By Jeff Ezemadu The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have jointly launched operation “Hawk Descend” against…
Buhari advised to overhaul Nigerian oil sector, increase debt
Advisors to Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari have recommended a root and branch overhaul of Africa’s biggest oil industry and increased…
WHO can’t handle Ebola outbreak
Experts called on Tuesday for urgent, root-and-branch changes to the World Health Organization after an inadequate response to West Africa’s…
Election Materials: INEC reluctant to comply with tribunal order – Gombe APC
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to comply…
Cosby admits sedating women for sex
Court documents just released revealed that the US comedian and actor Bill Cosby admitted in testimony that he sedated young…
Politicians borrow money to finance campaign – Lagos lawmaker
Eromosele Ebhomele The representative of Ifako/Ijaiye Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rasheed Makinde, has stated that…
Call for pay cut for politicians unfair – Lawmaker
Eromosele Ebhomele The representative of Ifako/Ijaiye Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rasheed Makinde, has described as…
Synagogue: Court delivers judgment today
Henry Ojelu The Coroner’s Court investigating the building collapse in the premises of Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN, will…
Money Laundering: Sule Lamido, sons face trial today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today charge former Jigawa state governor Alhaji Sule Lamido and two of…
Edo records 131 fire incidents in 6 months
The Public Relations Officer of Edo Fire Service Department, Franklin Agbolahor, on Tuesday said the department recorded 131 fire outbreaks…
Celebrities grace launch of Do-Good, African Magic new sitcom
Funsho Arogundade On the night of Monday, 6 July, the Old Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel in Lagos buzzed with…