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Ajimobi plans to raise IGR to N3.5bn
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Wednesday in Ibadan said that his administration would focus on raising Internally Generated…
Police deploy 3,000 officers to North-East
The Nigeria Police said it had deployed 3,000 officers as “holding force” to restore civil authority to the liberated areas…
FG to create 7 new railway corridors, says Amaechi
The Federal Government is to create seven more rail corridors of standard gauge railways in the country, the Minister of…
It is risky to grant Dasuki, others bail – EFCC tells Court
Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) counsel to the EFCC, told an FCT High Court on Wednesday that considering the gravity of the…
CACOL condemns army’s attack on Shi’ites
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned the recent attacks and killings of the Shi’ite sect by…
Dasukigate: We’ve been vindicated over Buhari’s $300,000 saga – PDP
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the denial by President Muhammadu Buhari on the alleged benefit from funds…
Why we are yet to pay GIS stipends – Finance Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Finance on Wednesday assured participants of the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) of payment of their outstanding…
9ice, Sultan, others thrill fun lovers ahead 2015 Lagos Fiesta
Kazeem Ugbodaga Top shots in the entertainment scene on Tuesday stormed the Freedom Park, Lagos ahead of the ‘One Lagos…
Wike commends Amaechi, FG for continuing rail project
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the Federal Government represented by Rotimi Amaechi for continuing with the revival…
Amaechi flags off Aba-Port Harcourt railway line
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Chuibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport and former former governor of Rivers state has flagged off…
Dokpesi leaves Kuje prison after bail perfection
Media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi has finally left Kuje prison three days after he was granted bail by Justice Gabriel Kolawole…
Adamawa assembly members get N1bn for constituency projects
Adamawa Government has approved N1 billion for the state House of Assembly for the execution of constituency projects in 2016,…
ASUU to Ambode: Appoint LASU VC on merit
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University (LASU) Chapter, has urged Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state…
INEC’s Returning Officer, undergraduate son murdered in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Organic Chemistry lecturer, Dr Ebirien Fubara of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers…
Senate constitutes committee to investigate Shi’ite, military crisis
The Senate on Wednesday constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the clash between members of the…
Buhari and the corruption in the award of honorary degrees
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari shocked the Nigeria’s academic community when he went to Kaduna State University,…
Internet fraudster bags two years jail term
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on November 15, 2015 secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Egbeniyi Oluwafemi(…
Nigerian troops kill four Maiduguri-bound suicide bombers
burata Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that four female suicide bombers were intercepted by troops and Borno Youths Empowerment Youth,…
Bayelsa Polls: Traditional rulers sue INEC, AGF over alleged disenfranchisement
Twelve traditional rulers in Southern Ijaw Area of Bayelsa State have dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court…
Appeal Court Verdict: Peterside commends judiciary, congratulates Rivers people
Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has hailed today’s verdict of the Appeal…
‘Akwa Ibom in dire need of change ‘ – Group
A group known as the ‘Youth for Development’ has stated that Akwa Ibom is in dire need of change because…
President Buhari’s Welcome Address At 48th Summit Of ECOWAS Heads Of State And Government
I am pleased to welcome you all to Abuja for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the Economic…
Gov’s Cup Tennis 2nd Leg: 3 African players land in Q/final, as Nigerians bow out
Three African players fought their way into the quarter finals of the second leg (Futures 4) of the 15th Governor’s…
EFCC to establish Procurement Fraud Unit – Magu
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 indicated his resolve to create…
Kogi gov tussle: Okun indigenes vow to back Faleke
Daniels Ekugo Indigenes of Okunland under the auspices of Okun Development Association (ODA) South West Zone, have reiterated their unalloyed…
Ambode’s convoy arrests traffic offenders
In line with the commitment of his administration to ensure law and order in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of…
Appeal Court judgement: Wike heads to Supreme Court, sues for peace
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has instructed his lawyers to appeal Wednesday’s judgment of the Court…
Police gun down kidnappers, rescue victims
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Police Command has again announced that the recent onslaught by the Command to smoke out…