FG to track implementation of all policies, programmes over the next four years
The Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, Mr Adesina has stated that a robust monitoring and evaluation framework will be put in place to track the…
Adeleke Adewolu takes over from NCC’s Sunday Dare
Mr Adeleke Adewolu Mr Adeleke Adewolu is to replace Mr Sunday Dare at the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. This is coming as President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday named new…
Embassy demands probe into alleged killing of Nigerian medical doctor in Ukraine
The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has petitioned the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Police Department in Kharkiv demanding full investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing to…
EFCC did not raid Ambode’s home, he is under investigation – Spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of raiding the residence of former Governor of Lagos, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. EFCC acting spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade denied the…
Taraba Killing: Police re-arrest suspected kidnap Kingpin, Wadume
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have re-arrested the notorious kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume. According to a statement by the Police on Tuesday, he was re-arrested late hours Monday,…
Over 2,700 Nigerian pilgrims return home after hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has so far transported 2,737 people back to Nigeria out of some 45,450 Nigerians, who performed hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. Four hundred and…
Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal
Ahead of its final address before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, the Supreme Court has struck out an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in…
EFCC operatives raid Ambode’s home in his absence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday morning raided the home of the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode in Epe area of Lagos. A top aide…
WhatsApp in talks to launch mobile payments in Indonesia – Sources
Facebook Inc’s messaging service WhatsApp is in talks with multiple Indonesian digital payment firms to offer their mobile transaction services, in a bid to tap the nation’s fast growing e-commerce…
FG to ensure Nigeria wins bid to host Global Youth Assembly
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to support hosting of the forthcoming World Assembly of Youths (WAY) General Assembly, scheduled for December, in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry…