Alleged N80.2bn fraud: Kogi Assembly urges EFCC to obey court order
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday urged the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to obey court order in respect alleged N80. […]
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‘EFCC is an illegal organisation,’ Ex-governor Yahaya Bello tells court
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has told the the Federal High Court in Abuja that the […]
Electricity supply: Power minister decries activities of saboteurs, cartels
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has decried the activities of saboteurs and cartels in the electricity sector, blaming them for the incessant […]
Court to deliver ruling in Yahaya Bello’s application to vacate arrest warrant May 10
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking […]
Dangote further reduces diesel, aviation fuel prices to N940 and N980 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre, respectively. The […]
Man bags life imprisonment for defiling neighbour’s daughter
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 32-year-old software engineer, Chukwudi Anyanwu, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s 13-year […]
Daily Trust Foundation trains North East journalists on advanced data journalism
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Daily Trust Foundation, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust titles, has […]
FG recovers N57bn debt from 10 MDAs – Official
The Director, Special Projects, Federal Ministry of Finance, Aisha Omar, has said the ministry has so far recovered N57 billion from the N5.2 trillion […]
PDP appoints Chidi Dike as acting Imo chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Chief Chidi Dike as the Acting Imo Chairman, following the sack of Chief Charles Ugwu by the […]
Nigerian Army begins home ownership scheme for soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army has commenced a home ownership scheme for all soldiers […]
The dangers of establishing State Police in Nigeria under current governance conditions By UMAR ARDO Ph.D
The proposal to establish State Police in Nigeria has sparked a contentious debate due to the concerns surrounding the persisting abuse of power by […]
Bride’s family foils kidnap attempt, kills terrorist in Zamfara
In a courageous act, the family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara […]
Senate supports minimum entry age into tertiary institutions
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Members of Nigeria Senate on Tuesday put its weight behind the Federal Government move to pegg the minimum entry […]
Ondo APC primary: We are all winners, Aiyedatiwa tells 15 other aspirants
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who also doubles as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), on Tuesday said that all the aspirants […]
Borno, FG partner on irrigation farming, water supply
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, visited the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, at the ministry’s […]
NDLEA partners BUA Cement to check drugs abuse among drivers
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is collaborating with BUA Cement to conduct regular tests on drivers and other workers of the company […]
Alleged N84bn fraud: EFCC serves Yahaya Bello’s lawyer charge sheet in court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has served a copy of the charge sheet of alleged fraud to the tune of N84bn against […]
Passengers escape death as Dana aircraft skids off Lagos airport runway
Many passengers on Tuesday escaped death after an aircraft belonging to Dana Air skidded off the runway in Lagos State. Details about the incident […]
State police ‘ll address security challenges at all levels – Rep
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Rep. Abubakar Yalleman says state police will address security challenges in the country at all […]
Court dismisses suit seeking Diri’s disqualification, awards N500, 000 fine
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice […]