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Education
Tambuwal flags off program to enrol 1.2m kids into schools
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tuesday flagged off an enrollment program which seeks to admit one million, two hundred and sixty…
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Local
NDDC engages Civil Society Groups in the Niger Delta
As part of its efforts to carry all stakeholders along in the task of developing the Niger Delta region, the…
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Local
N3.1bn fraud: How ex- Gov. Suswan siphoned State funds
An operative with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Junaid Sa’id, testifying in the ongoing trial of former Benue…
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Lead Story
N2.3billion NIMASA scam: Fashion designer paid N546m for undisclosed service
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday commenced trial of a former Director- General of the Nigerian Maritime…
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Local
Information about those who stole N1.34t in public domain – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said detailed information about the 55 people who allegedly stole…
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Metuh re-arrested after posting bail; returns to prison in handcuffs
National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, was driven off in a prison pick-up van…
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Local
Benue State govt, Aeorotropolis sign MOU for Cargo Airport; Gov. Ortom counsels against celebrating questionable wealth
The Benue State Government and Aerotropolis Development Company Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, for the establishment of…
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Local
Nigeria’s non-oil exports drop by N1.2tn
Nigeria recorded a massive decline of $6.14bn in non-oil exports receipts from $10.53bn in 2014 to $4.39bn in 2015, according…
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Local
N/East senators, Service Chiefs meet over relocation of IDPs
In order to realise the January 2016 timeline given by President Muhamadu Buhari for all internally displaced persons (IDPs) to…
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FG starving us of bailout funds —Bayelsa govt
The Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the non-release of the bailout fund of N1.3 billion it requested…
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Arts & Entertainment
Saraki: National Assembly not for big MDs alone; Receives Patoranking
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday said that the National Assembly is not for Managing Directors and heads…
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Local
I am resolute in my commitment to serve Lagosians – Ambode …Renders second quarter scorecard …Says crime rate reduced by 65 percent …Commences construction of Ajah, Abule Egba, Berger flyovers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to remain resolute to serve and justify the trust…
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Business and Economy
NLNG faults ActionAid’s claim on tax incentives
The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas, NLNG, Limited has described as false and misleading a report by ActionAid, a non-governmental organisation,…
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Local
PDP warns fifth columnists within party; As Metuh’s family berates ‘sensational reports’ on party chieftain
Following calls by some officers of the party, Monday, for embattled members to step with immediate effect, the opposition Peoples…
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Africa
OPEC upbeat on rebound of crude oil market in 2016
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecast yesterday that oil supply from non-member countries will post a larger-than-expected decline this…
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Local
Naira appreciates at parallel market
The naira, Monday, made a sudden recovery in the parallel market, following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) easing of…
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Bayelsa polls: Sylva waiting on judiciary to declare him governor – Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has attributed his victory over the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Timipre…
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Local
2 arraigned over N10.3m bank fraud; another for N15m dud cheque
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Tuesday, arraigned the duo of Sani Endurance and Hilary Odo before Justice A.O…
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Local
Buhari appoints Abdallah as new NDLEA Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National…
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Local
Ahmed charges communities on development
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has urged community associations to always set agenda for sustainable development and promote peace…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ugwuanyi honoured in Ireland for outstanding leadership *Invites Nigerians in the Diaspora, others to invest in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has been honoured in Dublin, Ireland for his outstanding leadership both as governor of…
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Business and Economy
“No plan to ban tricycles in Akwa Ibom – Dr. Ntukudeh
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government has said that there is no plan to ban the activities of commercial…
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Local
EFCC raises alarm over fake Magu Facebook account, solicitations for gratification
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC wishes to alert the general public about the activities of some unscrupulous elements…
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Local
Ambode holds 2nd Town Hall meeting in City Hall
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, will on Tuesday, 19th January, 2016 meet with the people of Lagos Central Senatorial…
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Local
Step down now with immediate effect — PDP national officers tell Metuh, Mohammed, others
Some national officers of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the…
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