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N81.5bn: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks presidential panel to probe ‘corruption in NDDC’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “use his…
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Bomb blast in Buhari’s home state: 5 children die, 6 others injured – Police
By Zubairu Idris Malumfashi (Katsina State), July 18, 2020 The Police Command in Katsina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, on…
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Evacuation: 324 more Nigerians depart U.S. for Abuja
An evacuee being screened by consular officials at the Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, Score departure on Friday, July…
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Improved gold mining operations to generate 250,000 jobs, $500m annually in royalties, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said improved gold mining operations in the country will generate no fewer than 250,000…
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NDDC: Buhari directs speedy, coordinated investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure…
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Wike rescues former NDDC MD *Calls on Inspector General of Police to investigate her attempted abduction
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Thursday rescued the immediate past Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development…
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Bazaar!! NDDC spends N81.5 billion from Jan. to May; N31.4bn on COVID-19; N122.9 mn on condolences; N122.9mn on consultancy; N1.96bn on lassa fever; N900mn on legal services etc; Reps begin probe
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 15, 2020 The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged N40 billion irregular…
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President Buhari mourns late first female combat pilot, Arotile; FEC condoles him
President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep pain the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile and condoled with the family…
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NDDC Probe: Nothing should happen to our daughter, Rivers govt warns
The Rivers state government has called on all parties to the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,…
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Buhari won’t fail Nigerians on anti-graft war, says Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 14, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari will not be deterred by baseless criticisms by the opposition…
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Major shake-up in Nigerian Army as 37 Generals redeployed
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 14, 2020 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment…
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UNGA president blames rising hunger on flawed food systems
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 13, 2020 President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande has…
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Enlarge your vision – Pastor Adeboye charges all
By Henry Oladele Lagos, July 12, 2020 The General Overseer (G.O.) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor…
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Magu probe: There are no sacred cows – Presidency; Buhari writes Ramaphosa on Africa Anti-Corruption Day
The Presidency has said that in the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Muhammadu Buhari government, there are no sacred cows,…
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Maritime agencies adopt modalities to address overlapping functions
Parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Transportation have agreed on modalities for handling areas of overlap in their responsibilities. Director-General…
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Buhari signs revised 2020 budget Friday – Presidential aide
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday sign into law the revised 2020 budget…
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Buhari replaces two non-career Ambassadors-designate …As Senator protests exclusion of FCT indigene
The Senate on Wednesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the replacement and confirmation of two non-career…
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Magu: Justice Salami Panel visits Aso Villa; Suspended EFCC boss brings defence lawyers from Lagos; Umar acts as Chairman
By Ismaila Chafe/Philomina Attah Abuja, July 7, 2020 The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has met…
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Senate summons Shell, others over dead fishes on N/Delta coastline
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has intervened in the rift between Shell and communities over the…
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Buhari condemns Boko Haram’s attack on UN helicopter in Borno
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 5, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja condemned what he called “the dastardly…
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NNPC announces top-Management level appointments, redeployments
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced new appointments and redeployments in the National Oil Company, as part of…
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Nigerian content intervention fund increased to $350m
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, July 5, 2020 The Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has…
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The Wike that I know By Paulinus Nsirim
Several comments, interpretations, narratives and theories have greeted the recent letter written by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State…
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322 Nigerian evacuees depart US for Lagos, Friday, July 3, 2020
322 Nigerian evacuees from different parts of the United States of America, US, have departed the Newark Liberty International Airport,…
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Polio-free status: Buhari hails Merkel, Osinbajo, Sultan of Sokoto, Bill Gates, others; Pledges on Primary Health Care
President Muhammadu Buhari has written world leaders and partners to appreciate their support towards helping Nigeria attain a Wild Polio…
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