74m Nigerians register to vote — INEC chairman
January 19, 2018 The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission has 74 million voters in its register by the second week of January….
Police places N10m reward for information on killers of Taraba lawmaker
January 19, 2018 The Police in Taraba have placed N10 million as reward for anyone with useful information that would lead to the arrest of killers of Mr Hosea Ibi,…
37 ships laden with petroleum products, food items to arrive Lagos ports
January 19, 2018 Thirty seven ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos from Jan. 19…
Dokpesi’s alleged N2.1bn fraud trial adjourned until Feb. 6
January 19, 2018 The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned until Feb. 6, the trial of erstwhile Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, over alleged N2.1bn fraud. Justice John…
Niger Govt. disburses N2.5m to 50 youths to set up fish pond business
January 19, 2018 The Niger State Government says it will disburse N2.5 million as starter packs to 50 graduates of the National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research, to establish their…
2019 tops agenda as Buhari hosts APC chieftains to a dinner, but says “I don’t know if I will seek re-election”
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday night hosted top members of his All Progressives Congress party to a dinner at the Presidential Villa. The dinner was attended by henchmen of the party…
SEC extends e-dividend free registration till Feb. 28
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended period for the free e-dividend registration to Feb. 28, to encourage more shareholders participation in the initiative. The commission in a statement…
Fulani Herdsmen: Group Tackles CAN Youth Wing on Osinbajo
The Forum of United Nigerians Against Divisive Elements, FUNADR, has expressed disappointment in a publication titled, Christian youths accuse Osinbajo of betraying faith,” published in the Guardian newspaper of Thursday,…
Osinbajo leads nine governors to resolve herdsmen-farmers crisis
The National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday constituted a working committee of nine governors, with the Vice President as chair, to resolve herdsmen/farmers…
