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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to “urgently refer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for an effective and independent investigation the allegations that the leadership …

As part of efforts to boost educational, cultural and business ties with the State of Kuwait, Sokoto government said it is making concerted efforts to benefit from the Arab country’s $1billion development fund set aside for intervention in critical social sectors in Sub Saharan Africa. Making this known when he …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has said that Governor Adams Oshiomhole lied when he took the credit of paying the 50 percent counterpart funds which enabled Edo state to access the Universal Basic Education Funds in …

The Spiritual Director of Jesus Never Fails Prayer Ministry Worldwide, Evangelist Nkem Adu has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a God fearing leader who has dedicated his service to the emancipation of the poor and underprivileged in the society. She said that her prophecy prior to the …

The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced its readiness to massively reduce dependence on federal allocation and increase the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to a target of N30billion monthly in 2017 and N50billion monthly in 2018 as well as a yearly budget size of N1 trillion by 2018. Rising from …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the stage musical extravaganza Wakaa The Musical as one of the best in both depth and story line, after watching the London Edition of the show at the Shaw Theatre West End on Friday night. ”This production can be …

The Swedish legend is a new face at Old Trafford after signing from Paris Saint-Germain, and the England captain believes his pedigree will prove a great asset for the club. Wayne Rooney said he is looking forward to playing alongside new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Manchester United attack. The …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accompanied by Secretary General Fatma Samoura, on Sunday arrived in Abuja on a two-day visit. The duo was received by the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, as well as several members of the Federation’s Executive Committee and management staff. Infantino and Samoura were …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to certify Officers and Ratings of the Nigerian Navy in line with the requirements of Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). This was made known by the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside when the Flag Officer …

AGENE GODWIN,, Benin All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate in Edo state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that his promise of creating 200, 000 jobs if elected into office will be fulfilled through focus on agriculture. Speaking at a campaign rally for Edo South at Uwa Primary School, Benin City, …

A delegation from Nigeria will be leaving for Beijing, China, on Monday (July 25, 2016), for the Coordinators’ Meeting on the implementation of the follow-up actions of the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The Johannesburg Summit which was held in December 2015 identified 10 critical …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September 10, 2016 Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has vowed to probe the government of incumbent Governor Adams Oshiomhole if elected into office, declaring that every kobo accrued to the state must be accounted for. The …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need for a robust partnership between the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) that could help build the capacity of FRCN staff and enhance their efficiency. Speaking during a visit to the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday expressed total commitment to the actualization of the various initiatives put in place by his administration towards making life better, simpler and more prosperous for the people, just as he assured that the State would witness massive transformation in critical sectors in …

As far back as 2012 a survey of more than 10,000 Internet users in over 20 countries conducted by the Internet Society found that 83% of respondents agreed with the statement that “access to the Internet should be considered a basic human right.” So essential has the internet become to …

Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has been selected to speak at this year’s White House Global Development Summit in Washington DC. Mrs. Saraki who is also the President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), will be speaking on the progress made in moving towards achieving Global Development …

The Federal Government has commenced collation of data towards addressing infrastructure imbalance in all the zones of the country, with a view to stemming the tide of restiveness, corruption and poverty. Already, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) is looking into data banks and soliciting information from appropriate quarters in a …

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, has returned the corruption case file of a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, to Justice A.R. Mohammed and ordered him to continue presiding over the case. Suswam is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, has directed the Commissioners of Police in Imo and Kogi States to ensure proper coordination of security operations and adequate deployment of Police personnel for the conduct of the Re-Run Senatorial elections in Imo North Senatorial District and Kogi East Senatorial District …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in its quest to achieve a successful Digital TV Switch Over that will yield technological dividends far beyond imagination. The Minister gave the assurance in London on Thursday, at the end of …

Immediate Past President of the Senate Senator David Mark has for the umpteenth time affirmed that he has forgiven his opponent Daniel Onjeh and all those who conspired against him during the February 20, 2016 rerun election for Benue South Senatorial district of the state. Senator Mark said in Abuja …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have promised to put aside all the off field distractions and focus more on the task of qualifying Nigeria for the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations competition, Zambia 2017. The players made this decision Thursday after their one hour heart to heart session with Nigeria Football …

Fresh facts have emerged on the decision by Abdulmumin Jibrin to step down from his position as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. According to tweets posted by the lawmaker via his @AbdulABMJ twitter handle, his inability to admit into the 2016 budget almost N30 billion personal requests from …

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi has charged fleet operators in the country on the need to adhere strictly to the terms of Road Transport Safety Standardisation Scheme, saying the Corps would not hesitate to apply sanctions to ensure compliance. In a press release …