Senate calls on NCS to revisit suspension order placed on supply of Petroleum products to border towns
The Senate on Wednesday called for a steady supply of Petroleum products through the identified suppliers and registered filling stations across all Nigeria’s border towns and communities as a temporary…
Three feared killed as unknown gunmen attack PDP rally in Bayelsa
Three people have been feared killed in the violence that rocked the Peoples Democratic Party rally at Okolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday. It was…
DSS denies opening fire on supporters of Sowore
Nigeria’s state security agency on Wednesday denied that its officers opened fire on campaigners calling for the release of the former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore who remains in…
AfDB Group becomes a shareholder in AFC with $50m in equity
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced that the African Development Bank Group, AfDB, Africa’s highest investment-grade rated (AAA with stable outlook)…
Senate Committee to conduct investigative hearing on child trafficking
The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committees on Women Affairs and Youth Development as well as Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to conduct an investigative hearing on rising child…
Court adjourns PSC’s suit challenging IGP’s powers
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed November 20, 2019 for hearing in the suit filed by the Police Service Commission (PSC) challenging the powers of the Inspector…
Police arrests Sharia Court judge, others for allegedly conducting ‘illegal’ marriage
The Police in Kaduna State have arrested the judge of Sharia Court of Magajingari division in Kaduna North Local government area of Kaduna state, Murtala Nasir. The judge was arrested…
U.S-China trade deal would help lift ‘dark cloud’ over oil – OPEC
OPEC’s secretary general said on Wednesday a trade deal between the United States and China would boost the global economy and would help lift a “dark cloud” over the oil…
Alleged Human Rights Violations: Nigerian Army receives 350 complaints in 3 years – Official
Army on patrol in N/East The Nigerian Army Human Rights Desk, says it received 350 alleged human rights violation complaints against its personnel in three years. Capt. Veronica Williams, Nigerian…
Senate approves payment of N10bn loan to Kogi State
The Senate has approved the payment of a N10 billion loan to Kogi State. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier in October this year, sent a letter to the Senate, seeking…