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Business and Economy
Reorganisation of Customs: New DCGs, ACGs appointed
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), has approved the appointment of six acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of…
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Ex-Gov. Goje forged Assembly’s Resolution to collect N5bn loan – Witness
A witness in the ongoing trial of a former governor of Gombe State and serving senator, Danjuma Goje, Shehu Mohammed…
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Gov. Ambode inaugurates Heads of Boards, Commissions
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, inaugurated the newly appointed Chairmen, Executive Secretaries and Members of some Boards and…
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How pension scam syndicate defrauded FG of N1.2bn – EFCC witness
The trial of Ibrahim Ahmed Mazangari, Muhammed Sani Sulaiman, Hajia Fatima Mazangari and Saleh Yerima Tsojon, who allegedly ran a…
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EFCC docks three over N20m impersonation scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, November 2, 2015 arraigned the trio of Yakubu Joseph Dangabar (alias…
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APC wins Borno Central senatorial bye-election; PDP rejects result
Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winners of Saturday’s Borno Central Senatorial bye election by…
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Buhari not ‘demarketing Nigeria’, always telling Nigerians the truth – Presidency
The Presidency has defended comments credited to President Muhammdu Buhari while in India for the India-Africa Forum, which the Peoples…
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CBN extends BVN enrolment for Diaspora bank customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the timeline for Nigerian bank customers in the Diaspora to enrol for…
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Ambode appoints Fashole, 2 others as permanent secretaries; redeploys 7
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, approved the appointment of Mr. Taofik Adeyemi Fashola, Mr. Tunde Tairu Ogunleye and…
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PDP to Dakuku: You should be grateful to Wike
Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed surprise that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governorship candidate…
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Ex-AIG Olakpe named new LASTMA boss
In a bid to revamp the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for improved performance and better relations with the…
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Dantoro’s death, a national loss –Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with the Borgu Emirate Council and the government and people of Niger…
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Borno bye-election: PDP accuses INEC, security agencies of complicity; prepares legal action
ABDULLAHI ISAHI, Maiduguri The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has said it is compiling evidence to challenge the…
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Borno bye –election: PDP decries APC manipulations; charges members to protect votesiIn Kogi, Bayelsa
Following what it described as ‘the open manipulation’s of last Saturday’s Borno Central Senatorial bye-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Senator Brambaifa, Ekiotene, over 2000 APC members in Bayelsa decamp to PDP; A welcome development –Gov. Dickson
The chances of Governor Seriake Dickson winning the December 5, 2015 governorship poll became brighter at the weekend in Yenagoa…
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Lead Story
Olu Falae’s abduction behind NCC’s hefty fine on MTN Nigeria
There are indications that the immediate reason for the hefty $U.S 5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission…
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CBN alerts Nigerians on new ploy by fraudsters using BVN registrations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of a major crackdown on fake bank…
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Local
Bayelsa SWAN resolves 15yr dispute; readies for fresh election
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The lingering crisis rocking the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has…
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Yaya Toure, Aubameyang make CAF award shortlist; Enyeama, Musa dropped
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are now both in strong contention to win the Confederation…
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Doctors, patients cry out as stem cell transplant project at UBTH collapses over poor funding
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Hopes of many sickle cell patients now hang in the balance as facilities with which the…
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Orubebe: N/D group cautions FG against selective justice
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Irked by what it described as ‘a deliberate attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal…
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Africa
NCC fine: Johannesburg Stock Exchange suspends trading on MTN shares
Trading in MTN shares was halted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Monday, amid uncertainty over a $5.2 billion fine imposed…
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Etisalat, LEARN hold employment training for youths in Lagos
Telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has partnered with the Leadership Empowerment and Resource Network (LEARN) to hold a three-day capacity building programme…
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Amaechi’s confirmation, a formal approval of corruption – PDP
The ministerial screening of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi and his eventual confirmation for appointment as a Minister…
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Judiciary workers strike: Anambra appeals for understanding
The Anambra State Government has appealed for greater understanding and harmonious working relations with workers in the state judiciary which…
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