BY SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana, has urged stakeholders in the North-East states to ensure prudent implementation and comprehensive reporting of the Global-sponsored North East States Sector-Wide Approach (SWAP) project. The project, worth $40 billion for...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has disclosed that a whopping $88.6billion is lost to illicit financial flows in Africa annually. He stated this in Tunis, Tunisia on Thursday, June 27, 2024 while delivering a keynote...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised contempt counsel charges against two defence counsel in the N80.2billion alleged money laundering charges against a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello. Bello is facing prosecution alongside his nephew, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a bid to correct the constant and deliberate attempt in some quarters to present the academic/professional development (training) programmes being implemented under Framework Agreements (MOUs) as procurement contracts, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has explained why Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was...
National Librarian, National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra to facilitated the establishment of Anambra branch of national library. Anunobi said on Friday during a courtesy visit to the governor in Awka that doing so would further boost the level of...
The Federal Government has assured that the contractors handling the dualisation of the Calabar-Itu highway will soon return to site to resume work on the which served as a link between Akwa Ibom and Cross River. the Acting Controller of Works in Cross River, Mrs Adebisi Osim,said this...
My wife used fasting & prayer to starve me of sex –says pastor arrested for defiling 7-old housemaid
My wife used fasting & prayer to starve me of sex –says pastor arrested for defiling 7-old housemaid
A 65- year old man, Francis Ogwu, has been handed over to the police for allegedly defiling his seven-year old girl domestic help. The suspect, Ogwu, was arrested following an alarm raised by concerned residents of the town. The media aide to Anambra Commissioner for Women...
The Federal Government has reported significant boosts in the nation’s economy with the Excess Crude Account standing at 473.75 million dollars and Stabilisation Account at over N28.7 billion. The Government also said that the nation’s Natural Resources fund stood at over N53.89 billion. The Minister of Finance and...
The National Youth leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC investigation on the former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a political witch-hunt. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that the action was instigated...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – No fewer than 3 additional Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the ongoing ”Operation Lake Sanity II”. Lt.- Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, MNJTF, Chief Military Public Information Officer, Ndjamena Chad, made this known in a statement...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates, who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted between June 21 and June 22. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by the board’s spokesperson,...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it would continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and integrity of the financial system. The Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stability at CBN, Mr Philip Ikeazor, said this during a two-day Financial Institutions...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Unity and Reconciliation Forum in Zamfara has commended Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) for promoting unity, peace and stability in the party in the state. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Mande Umar, made the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Gusau on Thursday. The News...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said gaming has enormous potential to drive and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy and tourism industry. The governor disclosed this during the Enugu State Gaming Conference held at Amaedo Event Centre, Enugu on Thursday with the theme: “Exploring The Future of Gaming:...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has reiterated its commitment to collaborating closely with the Nigerian Police Force to uphold peace and security in Plateau State. This was emphasized during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP...
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens, stating that he is willing to provide the needed support to ensure that Nigerians are relieved of hardship. President Tinubu also ordered the deployment of N155 billion for the purchase and sale of...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr Nyesome Wike, has berated activists whose activities he describes as undermining the progress made so far in the 25 years of the country’s democracy. Wike said this on Thursday in Abuja at the second edition of ThisNigeria Newspaper Gold Prize and...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said poor infrastructure and inadequate funding of public universities by the Federal Government were responsible for the incessant strikes by lecturers. Chairperson of the University of Jos chapter of the union, Dr. Jurbe Molwus, said this during a townhall it...
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said the Senate would consider a request for a new presidential jet if there is a necessity for that but dismissed claims that the lawmakers are set to approve the purchase of the same at the moment. Senator Akpabio said this during...