Boko Haram kills seven in midnight attack on Madagali
Boko Haram militants have attacked Mildo community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing seven people. It was a midnight raid which residents said took them unawares. Several…
It’s fake news, Okonjo-Iweala denies criticizing Buhari’s economic policies
Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has denied making utterances against President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement posted on her Facebook page, Okonjo-Iweala,…
CNN mocks Nigeria over Buhari’s absence
Cable News Network (CNN) may have just made a mockery of Nigeria over the continued absence of President Muhammadu Buhari from the country. The television medium mocked the country in…
Nigerian journalist shares moments with escaped Chibok girls in US, says their kidnap was real …girls explain why they can’t speak English
A US-based Nigerian journalist and publisher of Pointblanknews.com, Mr. Jackson Ude, has said he was convinced that the issue of the kidnap of hundreds of Chibok girls in Borno State…
How Oando, Conoil, Total, others swindled FG of N349bn, EFCC recovers N328bn; outstanding debt now N20bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kano office has recovered N328,988,296,990.62 from nine major oil marketers across the country. The recovery was sequel to a petition against the leadership…
Senate finally passes Peace Corps Bill
At last, the Senate has passed the Peace Corps Bill, a move that will settle the bickering between the police and the leadership of the Peace Corps. While passing the…
Seven Governors land in London to see Buhari, meeting scheduled for 3pm
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has selected seven of its members to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who is still recovering in London, United Kingdom (UK). The selection was non-partisan as…
Ambode says no more uncontrolled sand dredging in Lagos, swears-in newly elected 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs Chairmen
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed excitement at the judgment of Appeal Court in Lagos which set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court empowering the…
Fight against terror: Army pumps soldiers’ confidence, promotes 6,199
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General TY Buratai, on Tuesday 25th July 2017, approved the special promotion of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation LAFIYA DOLE to various ranks…
Okowa signs 5 bills into law, targets tax, investment
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has signed 5 bills into law, assuring that the people will always get good governance. According to the Governor, “we will collaborate with the…