Ex-federal budget officer in ICPC’s net over N5.5million gratification
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday said it had arrested a former federal budget officer, for allegedly receiving gratification to the tune of N5.5…
Jubilation at Utako market as Osinbajo inaugurates TraderMoni
There was jubilation at Utako market, Abuja, on Thursday as the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, inaugurated the TraderMoni scheme. TraderMoni is a Federal Government’s initiative aimed at providing two…
Niger Government approves N60million relief package for flood victims
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger, on Thursday approved the release of over N60 million for provision of relief materials for victims of flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of…
1.38 million PVCs yet to be collected in Lagos – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday said some 1.38 million Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) were still uncollected in the state. Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident…
FCT APC warns against monetary incentives, adopts indirect primaries
The FCT All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned political aspirants against monetary incentives to voters during the 2019 elections. Similarly, the party adopted indirect primaries for its elections. The…
National ID card registration will promote planning, growth – NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday said the on-going National Identity Card registration exercise would promote national planning and socio-economic growth. Mr Adeyemi Olusegun, the Kwara State Director of…
Adamawa Government claims significant reduction in malaria scourge
The Adamawa Government says it has significantly reduced the scourge of malaria infection in the state through sensitisation, distribution of treated mosquito nets and surveillance. Dr Isaac Kadala, the Director,…
Turaki returns form, says ‘I’m nobody’s front, I’m a man of honour’
Frontline PDP Presidential aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN has said that he had always been a man of honour, integrity and credibility, stressing that it is impossible to change that…
Internet users in Nigeria climb to 103.6 million in July –NCC
Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 103.6 million in July, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said. The NCC disclosed this on Wednesday in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data…
No hiding place for defecting politicians — EFCC
Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, says politicians defecting from one party to another would not be shielded from prosecution by the anti-graft agency….