The Nigeria Police has described as untrue a report aired by one of the national radio stations alleging, among others, lopsidedness in recent promotions and postings of Senior Police officers. The report also accused the Inspector-General of Police of giving preferential treatment to Police officers from a particular part of …

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to hold crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)Tuesday, as the country seeks to spend its way out of an economic crisis fuelled by plunging oil prices. This follows the announcement by the IMF, Monday, that its managing director Christine Lagarde would meet Buhari …

Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Sunday, described as a rude shock the news of the death of former Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Osun, Comrade Francis Adetunji. Aregbesola, in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Semiu Okanlawon, said Comrade Adetunji’s death is …

ANTHONY OMOH Following last year’s, security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, involving Turkish airline which led to the suspension of some top officials at the airport, Federal Government has stated its resolve to get to the root of the matter to unearth the main issues. Minister …

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, has said he has yet to be invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Metuh is alleged to be under investigation for allegedly collecting about N400m from the office of the former National Security Adviser, …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state Monday assured the people of the state that the prevailing harsh economic climate in the country would not prevent the state from attaining the lofty objectives of his administration although the journey could be tough. Governor Ugwuanyi who addressed the people on the occasion …

Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh, was in-charge of Home-based Super Eagles’ first training session in Pretoria, South Africa ahead of the 2016 African Nations Championship which kicks off on January 16 in Rwanda. Oliseh’s return was a confirmation that he has recovered fully from the virus infection that kept him away …

Equity transactions on the trading floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange closed the year on a bullish note, as most blue chip stocks appreciated in price, resulting to a further rise in market capitalisation by N297 billion. On Thursday, virtually all the blue chip companies witnessed price appreciations. Specifically, market …

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement, Wednesday, that he will compel the National Assembly to submit to the Single Treasury Account (TSA) policy of his administration, leadership of the legislative houses, Monday, described the move as surrendering to the executive arm of government, further vowing to resist it. President Buhari, it …

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka’s ‘prophecy’ alleging plots by corrupt politicians to assassinate President Muhammadu Buhari as “sensationalism and rumour peddling.” The ‘prophecy’ should “therefore should be seen for what it truly is – delusional fantasy,” HURIWA said weekend. A statement …

ANTHONY OMOH National Association of Government Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Ikeja, has accused the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of mismanaging the ports across the country, further stating that its high import tariffs have led a lot of importers to close business in Nigeria in 2016. Speaking …

A group, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has charged the 36 ministers in the President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, to publicly declare their assets. In a statement issued yesterday by the chairman of the coalition, Olanrewaju Suraju, the group noted that by publicly declaring their assets, the ministers will …

The naira’s continued slide through 2015 did not appear to appreciate as the currency crashed further against the dollar while the stock index rose at the last trading activity for the year 2015, last Thursday. Naira closed on the interbank market at 199.50 to the dollar on Thursday, compared with …

With gratitude to God for a life well spent on earth, the family of Late Joseph Egua of Idumu Iyasele in Esan South East Local Government of Edo State announces the passing away of their wife, mother, grand mother and sister MRS LUCY EGUA, who transited into glory on January …

Internally displaced persons, IDPs, in Adamawa State who received food and relief items in December put religious and sectarian differences aside to thank their benefactors and pray for them recently. At churches and mosques in Jimeta-Yola, and at other distribution points in the seven local government areas most hit by …

Watford FC striker, Nigerian Odion Ighalo was Sunday unanimously given the award of Premier League’s African Player of the month of December. In a release put out by award organisers, New African Soccer, Ighalo was so overwhelming in his performance and reviews that there was “very little need for a …

A Pentecostal preacher, Rev. Dr Samuel Alaha, who predicted that Governor Samuel Ortom would govern Benue State 23 years ago, Sunday again prophesied that the state would enjoy an unprecedented boom during his administration. Rev. Dr. Alaha, Founder of Faithway Chapel, Jos spoke at the concluding service of a three-day …

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has challenged the caretaker chairmen of the 13 local government areas in the state to remain committed to the provision of democracy dividends to the people at the grassroots. Umahi told the caretaker chairmen who paid him a New Year homage at his country …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the outcome of the 2015 elections was an eloquent testimony of God’s love for Nigeria. Governor Ambode said despite the predictions of anarchy and possible unrest, God showed His mighty hand upon Nigeria and for the very first time, the nation …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike will on Monday, January 4, 2016 swear-in Honourable Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha as the Substantive Chief Judge of the state . A statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media informed that the swearing-in of the substantive …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Many filling stations across Benin City, the Edo state capital Sunday shunned the Federal Government’s directive on the new pump price of petrol as they continued to sell the product at either the old regulated price of N87 per litre or above it. While majority of the …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Chairman, Edo state Economic Team, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday said the Benin people suffered humiliation in the hands of the British in 1897 when they failed to listen to the advise of his great grandfather, Chief Agho Obaseki. Obaseki said when the British came to …

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, to enforce the ban on the use of trucks and other vehicles meant for goods in conveying human beings in the state. Governor Ortom made the appeal at the Federal Medical Centre, Apir when he visited …

By ANIEBO NWAMU Unlike some “men of God” that have been issuing terrifying visions of 2016, I’m not going to start the year with doomsday prophecies. Apocalyptic predictions in this new year are not for me. I see hope. We ought to be optimistic. If only we could begin to …

People from all parts of Enugu State and beyond trooped into Orba community in Udenu LGA of Enugyu State, the country home of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State to celebrate the 2016 cross-over night with the state chief executive and his family. It was a beehive of activities, carol …