The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, said that his predecessor, Solomon Arase, took away 24 police vehicles during his retirement while the recently retired seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police also went away with seven cars each. Speaking with journalist in Abuja, Idris said that he has written to his predecessor and the retired DIG... Read More
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has revealed that his predecessor, Solomon Arase, went away with 24 police vehicles while the seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, who retired alongside him, also carted away between seven and eight cars each. The IGP said this during an interview with journalists on Sunday in Abuja. He explained... Read More
South-South and South-East lawmakers, over the weekend, called on the Federal Government to reconsider the ownership structure of oil wells in Nigeria so as to allow the Niger Delta region to own 65 percent of oil wells. Rising from the first joint session of the Houses of Assembly from the South-South and South-East in Owerri,... Read More
Following the discovery of ‘ghost’ workers in government MDAs, the list of those suspected to be involved has been sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for investigation and prosecution. This was made known by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Festus Akanbi on Sunday. Although, some of those indicted in the... Read More
A statement by the Acting Director of Information to National Judicial Council (NJC), Soji Oye, on Sunday, disclosed that the NJC had recommended the compulsory retirement of two high court judges. The judges – Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Enugu Division of the Federal High Court and Justice Olamide Oloyede of the Osun State High Court –... Read More
Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be visiting Nigeria in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment. Pele first visited Nigeria in 1967, a visit which was occasioned by a two-day cease fire during the Nigerian civil war. The facilitators of the visit, Winihin Jemide Series... Read More
The Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Alhaji Alhassan Doguwa, said, on Sunday, in Bauchi that the House has no evidence against President Muhammadu Buhari that could lead to his impeachment. Alhassan Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Constituency in Kano State, said this while addressing newsmen. He said no such issue was contemplated in the House of... Read More
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members of his government from probe. The statement was made in relation to the ongoing arms scam probe. The governor in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere... Read More
Detained former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the federal government before an Abuja high court to formally challenge his incarceration in the custody of the Department of the State Service (DSS) since December last year without trial. Dasuki in the fresh legal action is praying the court to order... Read More
A former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, says former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), gave him N100m on the instruction of Jonathan. The former presidential aide said this via a Facebook post on Sunday while reacting to his arrest and interrogation by the Economic and... Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said Governor Ayodele Fayose is trying to distract the attention of Ekiti people from various criminal allegations against the governor as he, “battles credibility crisis occasioned by EFCC dragnet that has exposed him as unworthy leader”. This is in response to Fayose’s call for the Inspector... Read More
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government and the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed for, “failure to release the names of suspected looters and the circumstances under which recovered stolen public funds were recovered.” The suit which was signed by SERAP executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni was filed at the Federal High... Read More
The General-Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake has said there is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria. The Cleric made this statement on Sunday while talking about the recent killing of a female preacher in Abuja. He said Christians are not safe and they need to start protecting themselves.... Read More
As part of efforts to deliver quality financial solutions to its wide customer base across Nigeria, Union Bank of Nigeria, Plc. extended its transformation activities to Anambra State with the launch of 2 newly upgraded branches and a Smarter Banking Centre. The Bank launched a brand new Smarter Banking Centre at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko... Read More
Union Bank hosts over 200 participants at the second edition of its Google powered digital training workshop in Oko, Anambra State. Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative financial institution, affirms its partnership with Google as it hosts over 200 participants at the sophomore edition of its digital training workshop for the students of the Federal Polytechnic,... Read More
Fitch International, one of the foremost global rating agencies has affirmed United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s viability rating at “B”, as the pan-African banking group continue to sustain its benchmark asset quality and strong profitability amidst industry and macroeconomic challenges. UBA is one of the few banks with strong risk management framework, which has... Read More
Development disability is a term that is mostly misunderstood and shrouded in unfair stereotypes -mostly due to misinformation, lack of knowledge on the issue, ignorance and unfamiliarity. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines development disability as, “a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions... Read More
Leading African businessman and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu CON joined: the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) CEO, Segun Awolowo and Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) Ms. Arancha Gonzalez at The Women in Export Stakeholders Forum... Read More
Fresh reports reveal that military officers mentioned in the arms scam report released by the Federal Government may be dismissed from service. According to The Punch, a third arms scam report was released on Thursday, indicting 10 individuals which includes two former army chiefs, Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika and his successor, Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah. The Director of... Read More
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said government’s direct involvement in agricultural development and production had been discovered to be a channel for stealing. Obasanjo made this statement in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, at the first eminent persons business lecture organised by the University of Ibadan’s School of Business and the International Institute for Tropical... Read More
In July 2015, Bolatito Idakula – wife of singer, Bez Idakula revealed she witnessed the tragic loss of their daughter on the 3rd of March 2015, a day after she was born. Now the couple who got married in January 2014 have a new song to sing as they have welcomed the new arrival of their bundle... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 17, has joined President Barrack Obama and other world leaders in condemning the unsuccessful coup attempt in Turkey by a group of rebel army officers and men. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President believes that forceful removal of... Read More
Nigeria has one the highest number of children that are out of school and uneducated -mostly for reasons ranging from poverty to lack of opportunity. In a bid to stamp this out, Valuable Generation Foundation (VGF), a non-governmental organization, is working to sponsor less privileged children educationally. The NGO has initiated a scholarship award programme that... Read More
From Theresa May‘s lovely curtsy for the Queen of England to the terrifying truck attack in Nice, France, here are the top 10 photos from around the world this past week: 1. Once a General, always a General – President Buhari clothed in his full military regalia as he poses with Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General... Read More
Militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, on Saturday, lambasted the federal government for its double standard on the issue of dialogue. According to a statement issued by the militant group, the federal government’s double standard and lip service is worrisome, hence why oil installations are still being destroyed. The group called on the Movement... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, questioned Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, for his alleged role in the arms deal scam. Falae had in January admitted that he received N100 million from Tony Anenih, the then Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, before the 2015... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have seized some Lagos and Abuja properties belonging to Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose. According to the Punch, the properties were seized as part of ongoing investigations into the N1.219 billion allegedly paid to Fayose through the former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The money is said... Read More
By Reuben Abati Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the night there was a coup attempt in Turkey, July 15, with soldiers shutting down parts of Ankara and Istanbul, you’d think Ankara is a city somewhere in Nigeria and Istanbul is an extension of our... Read More
Following Dino Melaye’s ‘demystification’ of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by showing up on Bourdillon, walking up and down and posting picture of himself doing it, @TexTheLaw imagined what might have happened if Asiwaju came out to confront Dino. Check out this awesome thread: Tinubu shoulda shown up like... Read More
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, July 16 said about 110 million Nigerians are living in penury. He revealed this in a speech delivered while representing President Muhammadu Buhari at an event hosted by the President of Ghana, John Mahama, at the African Union meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Osinbajo noted that Nigeria and other African nations need to... Read More