The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris, has praised the Nigerian Army for successes recorded in the current fight against insurgency in the north-east, just as he assured the continued support of the Treasury office to programmes of the Army. Idris made these remarks, Wednesday, during a …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the Federal Government will strengthen security in and around internally-displaced peoples (IDPs) camps following the killing, Tuesday morning, of nearly 56 people by two suicide bombers at a camp in Dikwa, Borno State. The suicide bombers, both females, reportedly detonated their explosives while …

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is seeking special funding arrangement for public media organizations to enable them to scale up their sensitization campaign against insurgency in the North-East. The Minister made the call on Wednesday at the National Assembly, during an interactive session with members of the …

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed its readiness to assist states in the country conduct credible local government elections. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who said this, Wednesday, in Abuja, however, added that it was only when the states were committed to free, fair and credible elections …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe marine environment by tackling the menace of litters in the nation’s territorial waters. This commitment was made known by the Acting Director General of the Agency, Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro during the Stakeholders’ Forum …

Senate, Wednesday, said it will probe the violation of the Abuja Master Plan by successive presidents and administrations of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 1999 till date. Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Dino Melaye, who was apparently irked by what he considered an affront by the immediate past …

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has heeded to the demands by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), to immediately recall all suspended workers and stop planned concession in the State. This is just as the labour union called off its lockdown on the state embarked upon following the state government’s disregard of …

The House of Representatives could move for a review of processes leading to acquisition of arms and ammunitions for the Nigerian Army and all the security agencies operating in the country in the wake of the $2.1 billion arms purchase scandal rocking the country. Chairman of the House of Representatives’ …

The naira slumped further to 313.5 against the United States dollar at the parallel market on Tuesday as shortage of foreign exchange, especially the greenback, persists in the forex markets. The local currency had traded for 310 to a dollar on Monday. On Tuesday, the naira closed at 199.40 to the …

The Lagos State Government has lined up the continent’s stars like Camerounian Samuel Eto’o, Ivorien Didier Drogba, and a host of other global football greats to play in the forthcoming befitting testimonial for former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo. Scheduled for a date yet to be announced, the Yobo testimonial is expected …

Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that he turned down a lucrative move to China in favour of a loan move to England during the January transfer window. He joined We‎st Ham on-loan from Turkish giants Fenerbahce before the transfer deadline in England but could have easily been …

A team of medical doctors based in the United States under the auspices of Global Eagle Foundation, has performed open heart surgeries on five patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Adazi Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. The doctors were led by Dr Joe Nwiloh, an indigene of the …

Nigeria’s crude oil output increased by 252,800 barrels per day in January, up from the 1.697 million barrels per day it recorded in December to 1.949 million barrels per day. This development has also boosted the total production of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the month under …

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued as the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party rising from a controversial meeting in Abuja, Wednesday, removed its acting chairman, Dr. Haliru Mohammed, and mandated the secretary, Sen. Walid Jibril, to act in his stead. The meeting said Jibril will …

Telecommunications firm, MTN, has entered into fresh troubles with authorities in the country as the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Wednesday, ordered the company to pay N1.85 million  to a customer for breach of due diligence in the Ultimate Wonder promotional campaign it ran. CPC’s order was sequel to a complaint …

In furtherance of its commitment to re-prioritising spending and cutting costs on recurrent expenditure, the Efficiency Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance has said it is planning to introduce detailed price guidelines to ensure value for money in procurement by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). To reduce the incidence …

President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria from Britain, Wednesday, February 10, into the warm embrace of officials of the government. Beaming with smiles, the President upon alighting from his aircraft exchanged pleasantries and shook hands with the welcoming party who included service chiefs and top government functionaries present at the airport.

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa-Ibom State has announced Saturday March 12, 2016 for the re-run elections in five state constituencies and Uyo Senatorial District. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Gabriel Ada made this known to leaders of political parties and other stakeholders at a meeting …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday appointed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee, just as he expressed optimism that the celebration will go a long way to showcase Lagos in its full splendor. The Committee has …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar on Wednesday said that the ineffective implementation of past budgets and abandonment of projects have led to wastages that have negatively affected the nation’s economy in the last 16 years. Saraki who stated this in his speech during the National Assembly’s interactive session with Civil Society …

Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has charged members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, to join hands with the Commission to stamp out corruption from the Nigerian society. He also decried the practice by some members of the NBA who have been aiding some individuals …

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to match its revenue collection process with electricity supply to the public. Governor Ahmed gave the charge when he received the management team of the Company led by its Chairman, Dr Olatunde Ayeni at the Government House, Ilorin. According …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI No fewer than 30 people were killed, while 78 others were injured when two female suicide bombers detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) at the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, Camp in Dikwa, the headquarters of Dikwa local government area of Borno State. Confirming the incident, the …

The trial of the seven persons accused of complicity in the over N24 billion scam in the police pension office resumed Wednesday, February 10, 2016 before Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja with prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, leading the fourth …

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that he would settle down to the business of developing the state now that the legal battle concerning his governorship election is over. He gave the assurance in Uyo on Wednesday, during the special inter-denominational thanksgiving service to …