Tag: Abuja

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 6, 2014

South Africa seizes another N952 million arms money from Nigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Barely three weeks after $9.3 million(N1,528,920,000) in cash transported by two Nigerians and an Israeli for arms ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 3, 2014

That was how AIG Joseph Mbu made a fool of himself the other day…

by Kolapo Olapoju Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu is often in the news for one reason or the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 30, 2014

Another set of death-bound soldiers? Nigerian Army to try 60 more soldiers for mutiny

by James Sambo Barely two weeks after the sentencing of 12 soldiers to death for mutiny, another set of 60 soldiers ...

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YEditorSeptember 28, 2014

Independence Service – GEJ and Oritsejafor urge Nigerians to unite against #BokoHaram

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said the lack of unity amongst Nigerians, makes it difficult to overcome the current insurgency ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 24, 2014

“I grew up as a farm boy” || 10 things we learnt from Atiku Abubakar’s presidential declaration

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential ...

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YEditorSeptember 23, 2014

@TranscorpPLC plans remarkable N8 billion, 1 week IPO

by Tunji Andrews Transcorp Hotels plans to start marketing its initial public offering (IPO) from September 24, aiming to raise ...

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YEditorSeptember 22, 2014

@INECNigeria extends voter registration exercise by a week

by Laila Ibrahim The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday extended the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration ...

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YEditorSeptember 20, 2014

You can relax now, the oil workers have called off their strike

by Laila Ibrahim The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 19, 2014

NAFDAC boss wants life-sentence for drug counterfeiters

by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), wants drug counterfeiters to start getting a ...

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YEditorSeptember 18, 2014

GEJ, Northern monarchs in late night meeting over bombs

by Laila Ibrahim President  Goodluck Jonathan is currently meeting with traditional rulers from the north led by the Sultan of ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoSeptember 18, 2014

This is the list of politicians approved by GEJ to recieve National Honours award

by Emma Chidiogo Quite a number of politicians have been approved by President Goodluck Jonathan for the award of National ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 18, 2014

Introducing – The Jabi Lake Mall

by Valentina Chimonez The Mall is a tourist and local entertainment attraction, regardless of which city or country you find yourself ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoSeptember 18, 2014

President Jonathan approves another set of award recipients (FULL LIST)

by Laila Ibrahim The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the award of National Honours to Nigerians ...

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YEditorSeptember 18, 2014

We’re almost there – PDP Trustees endorse Jonathan as presidential candidate

by Laila Ibrahim The Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) on Wednesday night endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 17, 2014

Our government admits to being aware of planeload of cash

by Kolapo Olapoju   After an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 17, 2014

Golden heart foundation to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit

by Jewel Stephen Golden Heart Foundation is set to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth ...

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YEditorSeptember 17, 2014

Jonathan in late night meeting with PDP leaders

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has held a meeting behind closed doors with caucus members of the Peoples Democratic ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 15, 2014

Two Nigerians caught with N1.5 billion at South African airport

by Kolapo Olapoju Two Nigerians and an Israeli are being investigated by South African police, after they tried to bring ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 13, 2014

Why ‘corpers’ now have to pay N4,000 to get call-up letters – NYSC

by Isi Esene The National Youth Service Corps has defended its newly introduced policy which requires prospective corps members to ...

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SolaSeptember 11, 2014

Boko Haram to swap 30 Chibok girls for 18 detained members

by S’ola Filani A  report in the Nation newspaper claims that Boko Haram has agreed to swap some of the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 10, 2014

The Presidency says it wasn’t aware of #BringBackJonathanIn2015 … but, Doyin Okupe championed it

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidency has claimed that it was not aware of the #BringBackJonathan2015 campaign banners, despite those banners being placed ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 10, 2014

GEJ says the #BringBackGoodluck2015 banners should be brought down

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the appearance of #BringBackGoodluck2015 campaign banners and billboard in parts of Abuja, FCT, and the subsequent ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 8, 2014

IG deploys CPs in 21 state commands

by Aka Ido Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector-General of Police today made sweeping changes by deploying newly promoted Commissioners of Police to ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 7, 2014

Power play: Police commissioner locks up neighbour for breeding dogs

by Akan Ido A Commissioner of Police in Charge of Police Pensions Office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja has ...

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YEditorSeptember 3, 2014

Steal a mobile phone, get to cool your heels for a month

by Ada Ogbulafor A Senior Magistrates’ Court sitting in Karu, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a 25-year old driver, Thomson Chinonso, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 2, 2014

#Ebola: 19-year-old student suspected of Ebola in Kaduna || Another person dies in Abuja

by Azubuike Azikiwe   A 19-year-old Law student at the Ahmadu Bello University has been quarantined after being suspected of ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 2, 2014

Squeaky bum time: Atiku to declare presidential ambition this month

by Isi Esene Reports reaching us say that Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is seriously considering declaring his presidential ambition ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 1, 2014

GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert

by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 29, 2014

Carry on: NANS endorse President Jonathan for second term

by Azubuike Azikiwe   A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuAugust 29, 2014

GEJ reveals where 60% of stolen subsidy funds have been taken to [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe During the unveiling of the national identity card on Thursday, 28 August, in Abuja, President Jonathan stated ...

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