Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, February 4, 2016 refused the application for stay of proceedings filed by J.B. Dawodu, SAN, counsel to Col. Sambo Dasuki ( retd.), a former National Security Adviser, who is being prosecuted alongside five …
Read More »Dasukigate: Metuh gave me N25m – Abba Dabo
A witness in the ongoing trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh and his company, Destra Investment Limited on Thursday, February 4, 2016 told Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that, he was paid a total sum of …
Read More »Lagos ready to host marathon – Ayorinde …Int’l athletes arrive for tournament; Govt assures on security, medical arrangement for participants
The Lagos State Government has affirmed its readiness to host over 20,000 Local and International Marathoners in the forth coming Access Lagos City Marathon race scheduled to come up Saturday, February 6th, 2016. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, all logistics have been put …
Read More »Senate meets with Service Chiefs to review North-East zone operations
The leadership of the Senate and chairmen of committees relating to security agencies Wednesday held a meeting with heads of the military to review the developments in the fight against insurgency in the North east zone, particularly in the wake of the recent vicious attack on Dalori town in Borno …
Read More »AUN to reach 22,000 youths with educational radio program
The American University of Nigeria with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to reach 22,000 underprivileged youths of Adamawa State with an innovative educational radio project, Technology Enhanced Learning for All” (TELA). Spanning six months in its pilot scale, the project was formally launched on February 1 …
Read More »My suspension, laughable-Obazee
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The embattled chairman of Oredo local government area of Edo state, Hon. Osaro Obazee has described his sack from office by the state Assembly as ‘laughable and very unfortunate.’ Obazee who had earlier been suspended by the state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on allegations of not being …
Read More »Journalists escape being lynched at Edo South APC leaders’ meeting
AGENE GODWIN,Benin Some Edo State Correspondents of Nigerian newspapers Thursday narrowly escaped being lynched to death by suspected thugs loyal to a governorship aspirant. The media men who were rescued from the rampaging hoodlums include the Correspondent of Champion, Ebojele Akhere Patrick, the cameraman of Channels Television, Mr. Osato Egbe …
Read More »British Council Lagos Theatre Festival is back! Holds February 23- 28
The British Council Lagos Theatre Festival is back in its 3rd year running as the largest outdoor theatre festival in Nigeria. Boasting of over 100 performances across 20 venues, with 4 international performances from the United Kingdom, the festival promises to be an extravaganza of Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Musical …
Read More »We have always regarded the media as partners – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says he has always regarded the media as partners, hence the cordial relationship he has enjoyed with them over the years. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) in Lagos on Thursday, the Minister …
Read More »Hope brightens for two families as Airtel airs Episode 4 of Touching Lives Season 2
The struggle for survival by two families comes to limelight this Sunday (7th February 2016) as Airtel Touching Lives Season 2 airs its fourth episode, featuring two compelling stories capable of inspiring millions of viewers. Scheduled to air on Africa Magic Channel 151 on Sunday, by 7.30-8.00pm, episode 4 features …
Read More »Wild jubiliations in Abia, Akwa Ibom as Supreme Court affirms elections of Ikpeazu, Emmanuel as Governors; ‘My victory is impetus for more work’ – Ikpeazu; ‘You aint seen nothing yet’ – Emmanuel
There were spontaneous jubiliations in Abia and Akwa Ibom States Wednesday as news of the judgments of the Supreme Court upholding the victories of Governors Okezie Ikpeazu and Udom Emmanuel were pronounced. The apex court ruled that the two would remain the governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom states respectively. …
Read More »Group petitions EFCC over N117bn rice importation waivers fraud
A coalition, Civil Society Network against Corruption (CSNAC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to urgently set in motion its investigative team to unravel the alleged abuse and massive fraud in the N117billion rice import quota scheme. In a petition to the anti-graft agency, signed by the …
Read More »Magu tightens noose around money launderers, meets UAE Envoy; N5.2bn Aviation scam: Borishade, others’ trial stalled
Barely two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari signed a Mutual Legal Assistance agreement with the United Arab Emirate on the repatriation of stolen funds and extradition of indicted officials, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, Wednesday met with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahmud Muhammad …
Read More »Governor Ugwuanyi signs Enugu State’s 2016 budget
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has signed the state 2016 budget into law. In a speech after accenting to the budget, the governor noted that the instrument in the appropriation law is enormous to serve the people of the state. “It will enable us by His Grace to serve …
Read More »NASME elects Governing Council, Agboade emerges President
The Nigerian Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (NASME) at its 7th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on the 28th of January, 2016 has elected 19 members into its Governing Council. The AGM which drew members from all chapters across the country was well attended by corporate and institutional …
Read More »Akwa Ibom NULGE on war path over 8 months salary owed workers
DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), in Akwa Ibom State is set for war with the state government, Thursday, for refusal to settle salary arrears and emoluments of workers. The planned protest, which will hold simultaneously in all the 31 Local Government headquarters across the …
Read More »Nigeria will work to reposition the Pan African News Agency – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that Nigeria will do all it takes to ensure the continued survival and repositioning of the Pan African News Agency (PANA) to enable it fulfil its mandate. The Minister gave the assurance in Lagos on Wednesday when he received …
Read More »Saraki to NLNG: End gas flaring
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday challenged the management of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited to put an end to gas flaring in the country. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, Saraki who stated this …
Read More »Group urges EFCC to investigate CBN’s $7bn loan to bankers
A coalition, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to investigate a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) soft loan of $7 billion granted to a consortium of bankers in 2006. In a petitioned sent to the anti-graft agency and signed by the …
Read More »Tambuwal signs 2016 budget into law; Pledges full implementation
Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday signed the 2016 appropriation bill into law with a pledge to fully implement the budget for the benefit of the citizens of the state. Speaking at an event to commemorate the signing in Sokoto, Tambuwal said considering the precarious financial situation the country is …
Read More »Minister of Niger Delta Affairs urges RTEAN to contribute in sustaining peace
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, has called on the leadership of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to support efforts aimed at ensuring and sustaining peace in the Niger Delta and North-East regions of the country. Uguru said this Tuesday when RTEAN paid him …
Read More »Workshop x-rays the place of private guard companies in a volatile environment
From Ruth David Security is everyone’s business and guaranteeing the security of lives and property of citizens is the cardinal responsibility of every government either at the federal, state or local level. Security issues have for the past few years been boggling the hearts and minds of security personnel in …
Read More »EFCC docks fake Gombe Governor for N.2m fraud; Two others for N17m alleged scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2016 arraigned one Sabo Sani Labaran before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe, on a 2-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N242,000.00( Two Hundred …
Read More »Helicopter crash: All passengers on board rescued, alive! Crash site found in the ocean by Lagos govt choppers
All the passengers and crew on board a chartered Bristow helicopter, with registration No. 5NBJQ, flying from Port Harcourt to Lagos which crashed Wednesday have been rescued. According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurugboye, there were 9 passengers and two crew members …
Read More »(For the records) We want to put Nigeria on the world’s science map – Omotowa, NLNG MD
SPEECH BY BABS OMOTOWA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIGERIA LNG LIMITED, AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR SCIENCE. Protocols. Permit me to welcome you on behalf of the Board and management of Nigeria LNG Limited to the inauguration of the new Advisory Board for …
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