As part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s legal framework in the fight against corruption, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday requested the National Assembly to consider and approve Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Bill 2016 and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Bill 2016. The letters covering the bills were read at plenary, by the […]
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court has overturned the judgements of the Rivers state Governorship Election Tribunal and that of the Appeal Court. The apex court has upheld the election of Nyesom Wike as governor of Rivers State. Although the court has not given reasons for affirming the election, it promises to give reasons for its decision on […]
Continue ReadingYesterday, two suspected suicide bombers, unleashed mayhem at Chibok Market in Chibok Local Government area of Borno State, killing 14 and leaving over 24 others seriously injured. It was reported that the Chibok market has been shut since the attack in Chibok School where over 200 female students were abducted by Islamic militants, and just […]
Continue ReadingThe Government of Ogun State, has revealed the placement of a-24-year-old female undergraduate of Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, Abeokuta, along with 18 others under watch for Lassa Fever in Ogun state. The information was disseminated by the state Commissioner for Health, Babatunde Ipaye, as he spoke with newsmen at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. […]
Continue ReadingHere are photographs of President Buhari, as he left Abuja, on a 3-day state tour to Kenya where he will join, President Uhuru Kenyatta and other dignitaries at a memorial service for Kenyan soldiers killed by Al-Shabaab in Somalia. He will then proceed to Nairobi on Thursday for bilateral talks with Kenyan government officials. to […]
Continue ReadingAbubakar Audu’s running mate in the November 21, 2015 election in Kogi state, James Faleke has raised an alarm over plans to declare him “absconded” during the inauguration of Yahaya Bello as governor on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. This is contained in a statement issued by Duro Meseko, the director of media and publicity of […]
Continue ReadingThe Acting Secretary of Programmes, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Mr. Ochapa Ogenyi has pledged increased partnership with the Borno State Governments in rehabilitating victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the state. Mr. Ogenyi made this pledge on Monday January 25th, 2016 when the state governor Alhaji Kashim Shetimma paid him a courtesy call in […]
Continue ReadingIn a bid for increased self-reliance, the Nigerian Air Force, has successfully reconfigured 2 demilitarised Alpha Jet in its inventory that were hitherto acquired without weapon delivery capability. The 2 aircraft are among the 4 Alpha Jets bought from the United States in 2015 by the immediate past administration to enhance the operational capability of […]
Continue ReadingSenator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, has opposed the budgetary allocation of N4 billion to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, saying it is inadequate as it would not cater for the welfare of women who supported the ruling party. Mrs. Tinubu, revealed this during the debate on the general principles of […]
Continue ReadingNigeria crashed out of the group stage of the ongoing African Nations Championship, CHAN, after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Guinea on Tuesday. The National team coach, Sunday Oliseh, has expressed remorse and has offered an apology to Nigerians for the early exit. The Eagles were seen as firm favourites for a slot in […]
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