Year: 2015
N19.2bn Theft: Judge wrong to dismiss case against Timipre Sylva – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja, which dismissed the…
Boko Haram: 2,100 victims to benefit from UN rebuilding of North East
The UN has commenced the first phase of providing livelihoods and early recovery support scheme to 700 women and youths…
Auditor general cites lack of oversight for Senate spending mess
A fishing trip, contracts for professional services and one senator’s own 50th wedding anniversary celebration are some of the ineligible…
CBC host fired for taking secret cut in art deals
CBC journalist facilitated sales of art to wealthy Canadians he dealt with in his job — including one buyer who…
Husband seeks divorce over unknown pregnancy
A businessman, Samson Muse, on Wednesday urged an Ojo Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his three-year-old marriage over his…
Wike pledges to partner Buhari, business community
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has assured of his administration’s desire to partner with the President Muhammadu…
Reps urge police to investigate death of corps members
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Police to investigate injuries and untimely death of some National Youth Service…
Ambode meets Dangote, promises to attract more investors to Lagos
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday said his administration was willing and ready to make investors have comfortable…
Melaye blames APC senators for emergence of Ekweremadu
Senator Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) on Wednesday said the party lost Deputy Senate Presidency to PDP because many of its…
Protesting drivers block Kaduna-Kano expressway over colleagues’ arrest
Aggrieved drivers have on Wednesday blocked Kaduna-Kano expressway to protest the arrest of their colleagues leaving a large number of…
Ambode dedicates birthday celebration to fight against cancer
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has dedicated his birthday celebration, billed for June 14, to the fight against cancer.…
FG to partner ILO to improve working conditions
The Federal Government on Wednesday, said that it would partner with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) toward strengthening the ongoing…
Reconciliation continues over non-remittance of $11.6bn NLNG dividends – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said reconciliation was still ongoing with Inter-Ministerial Team on the alleged non-remittance…
Refund N2.9bn you took on eve of departure, Niger Govt tells Babangida Aliyu
The Niger State Government has asked former Governor Babangida Aliyu to refund N2.9 billion. A statement by Dr Ibrahim Dooba,…
FIFA delays bidding for 2026 World Cup amid corruption scandal
FIFA would delay the bidding to host the 2026 World Cup because of a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption at…
Ajimobi reduces 23 ministries to 13
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo on Tuesday announced the downsizing of the state’s ministries from 23 to 13. Ajimobi gave…
Saraki blasts Lai Mohammed, says he’ll remain in APC
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has blasted all those who claimed that he has plans of switching from the All Progressives…
NASS: Buhari is a true leader, says Saraki
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s reaction to Tuesday’s election of National Assembly leaders as…
Marwa, his supporters dump PDP for APC
Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd), on Wednesday formally announced his defection to All Progressives Congress…
50m Niigerians at risk of River Blindness
Dr Ifeoma Anagbogu, acting Director, Neglected Tropical Diseases Division (NTDs), Federal Ministry of Health, on Wednesday said over 50 million…
EFCC arraigns 14 foreign nationals over illegal oil dealing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday docked 14 foreign nationals before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over…
Heavy Downpour: Lagos warns residents of flood, urges them to relocate
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has warned residents living in the low line (flood plains) areas to relocate immediately…
Death toll in Accra flood, fire disasters now 152 – Ghana President
Ghanaian President, John Mahama, said on Wednesday, that the official death toll in the 3 June flood and fire disasters…
Adeyemo emerges Oyo Speaker, denies Accord party of minority leader
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Peace pervaded the hallow chamber of Oyo State House of Assembly today during the inauguration of the 8th…
Aston Villa will offer Benteke a new contract – CEO
LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Villa will offer Belgium striker Christian Benteke a new deal and are confident they can make…
Messi convinced me to stay at Barca, says Alves
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi helped convince Barcelona fullback Dani Alves tostay at the European champions when he was feeling…
37 bodies recovered, many still missing in Cameroon boat wreck
Thirty seven bodies have been recovered after an accident that occurred last Saturday involving two boats carrying over 200 passengers…
Buhari to attend AU summit in South Africa
Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, said that arrangements have been concluded to host President Muhammadu Buhari…
Beware Of Flying Eagles, Nigerian-Born German Skipper Warns
Captain of Germany’s U-20 team, Kevin Akpoguma, has warned his teammates to thread with caution when they engage Nigeria’s Flying…
Lagos Fire, Articulated Vehicles And Roadmaps
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Being a cosmopolitan city and the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, incidence of fire disaster is not…