Professor Momoh, Electoral Institute DG, is dead
Professor of Political Science, Abubakar Momoh, the Director-General of the National Electoral Institute is dead. He died in Abuja. An erudite scholar, Momoh was Dean of the Faculty of Social…
Corrupt practices at Airport: Immigration to sanction errant officers
Some Immigration officers have been invited for questioning and sanctions over unprofessional conduct at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr…
Osinbajo names Pitan as new MD Bank of Industry, Doherty is new DG PENCOM
Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has made 9 appointments into Federal parastatals, agencies and commissions. He named Funso Doherty as new Director-General for the National Pension Commission, PENCOM and Mr….
Group cites Constitution, says Buhari should resign, warns APC
The Good Governance Advocates, a pro-democracy group, Â has declared the Presidency vacant, arguing that ailing President Muhammad Buhari is unfit to continue in office. The group said the constitution has…
Judge, DSS disagree over amount recovered in Justice Ngwuta’s home
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has disagreed with the Department of State Services (DSS) over the amount of money admitted into evidence in the ongoing trial of Supreme Court judge,…
Boko Haram kidnapper of Ali Munguno arrested in Niger State
Following confirmed information, troops of 31 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army, on Thursday 25th May 2017, raided an evolving Boko Haram terrorists cell at Mokwa and its environs in Niger State….
I will wipe corruption out in 12 months, Magu boasts
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has vowed to end corruption in Nigeria in the next 12 months. He made the promise during…
Benue LG pensioners owed 70 months arrears entitlements, hold vigil at Govt House gate
Local government pensioners Tuesday night held vigil at the gate of Benue State Government House in Makurdi, over the alleged refusal of the state government to pay their over 70…
Nigeria to close embassies in five countries
The Federal Government has approved the closure of five foreign missions and embassies, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama said. Onyeama told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, but he…
50 years after Biafra, Osinbajo says ‘we are greater together than being apart’
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has underscored the need for Nigerian leaders to give the younger generation the vision on a pathway to unity in diversity. Prof. Osinbajo made the…