FG inaugurates committee to oversee $90m LIFE-ND project in 9 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has inaugurated a 13-man Steering Committee for the implementation of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE-ND) project, valued at over 90 million dollars in…
Malami cannot wash his hands of Sowore’s detention – Falana
Femi Falana (SAN) Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has insisted that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami SAN, cannot wash his hands…
Dismissed Army Gen. in police net over alleged arms deal – Abia CP
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, says that the command arrested five persons in the last 10 months, including a dismissed Maj.-Gen. for allegedly dealing in firearms….
Why we lifted suspension on Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says that through the suspension of Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others the party has shown the capacity and willingness to implement its own rules and enforce…
Zambia legalises production, export of cannabis to boost economy
Zambia has legalised the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes, the government’s chief spokeswoman said on Monday, becoming the latest country to shift its position on…
Global coal demand to remain stable up to 2024 – IEA
Global coal demand is expected to remain stable until 2024 as growth in Asia offsets weaker demand from Europe and the United States, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on…
Show example, publish your spending’, PDP tells Presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Muhammadu Buhari presidency to lead by example by publishing details of its spending and financial transactions, as an impetus to enforce…
Restructuring plan must include provisions to help financially weaker States – Minister
Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi The Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says any restructuring plan for Nigeria must include provisions to help financially weaker states to survive and perform…
Alleged P&ID scam: Witness gives transaction details in Briton’s bank account
Akinwande Adewale Akinseye, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness, on Monday, gave details about series of transactions in the bank account of James Nolan, the British national and…
Court sentences ex-Oba of Lagos’ son, Oyekan to death for killing business woman
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a Lagos prince, Adewale Oyekan, and one Lateef Balogun to death. The 50-year-old prince and his 27-year-old accomplice who is…