Why Constituency Projects Are Important – Saraki
The Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has explained d why provision should be made for constituency projects for execution by lawmakers across the country. He said such provision would...
View ArticleFG At CrossRoads Over N13bn Ikoyi Loot – Makarfi
The Sen Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday described as untrue claims by the federal government that it has worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving...
View ArticleLagos LG Polls: LASIEC Rules Out Use Of Card Readers
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued out its guidelines on the conduct of elections into the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state,...
View ArticleWhistle-blower Policy: Cleric Calls For Caution
An Abuja-based Islamic cleric, Ustaz Shafiu Badmos, has cautioned Nigerians not to misrepresent the policy of whistle-blowing on fraudulent activities of individuals in the society as backbiting...
View ArticleStop Running Kaduna As Personal Entity – Bishop Tells el-Rufai
The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Bishop Joseph Danlami Bagobiri, has told Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai to stop running the state as his personal establishment. The Catholic Bishop...
View ArticleSuspension: Court Adjourns Jibrin’s Suit To April 28
Justice John Tsoho of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed April 28 to hear the suite erstwhile chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Jibrin Abdulmumin, filed to...
View Article‘1999 Constitution Gives Room For Restructuring Of Nigeria’
Professor Auwalu Yadudu, the legal adviser to the late Head of State,General Sani Abacha said over the weekend that contrary to some speculation, the 1999 Constitution as amended gives rooms for...
View ArticleSokoto Passes Right To Education Law
Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed right to education law which seeks to provide free and compulsory education to all children irrespective of background. According to a statement by Governor,...
View ArticleDissecting The Unending Leadership Battle In Gombe APC
For almost two years, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe state has been without leadership due to the unending crisis among different interest groups within the party. Chuwang Dung writes on...
View ArticleEFCC Is After Me For Standing With Senate On Magu’s Matter – Nwaboshi
Senator Peter Nwaboshi is representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly. In this interview with select newsmen, the lawmaker denied the report that he defrauded Delta State...
View ArticleTitle Race Open As Man Utd Beat Chelsea
Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League now stands at only four points and the title race is wide open again after they were well beaten by a resurgent Manchester United at Old Trafford. United...
View ArticleArgungu Polo: Zaria W/Stream Dominate
The NSK Argungu Polo Tournament continued as Zaria West Stream continued their winning run as they whipped Maiduguri El-kanemi 6-0 in the battle for the Emir’s Cup. Also, IGP Strikers slumped to yet...
View ArticleNo Division In Rivers APC – Peterside
Director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, has debunked rumours making the round that there is division within the ranks of the All...
View ArticleWike Urges Rivers Christians To Pray For Return Of $43m
In a move to ensure that the federal government returns the $43million dollars found in a luxury apartment in Ikoyi to the Rivers state government, Governor Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike, yesterday asked Rivers...
View ArticleGroup Commends NDDC’s Intervention In Community Development
A non governmental organisation in Eket Federal Constituency, Network Advancement Programme for Poverty and Disaster Risks Reduction (NAPPDRR) has commended the new leadership of the Niger Delta...
View ArticleEkiti Increases Maternity Leave Period By 4 Weeks
The Ekiti State Government (EKSG) on Monday announced an increase in the maternity leave period for women in its public service from 12 weeks to 16 weeks. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry...
View ArticleAbuja Orphanage Produces Two Graduates
The management of Christ Foundation Orphanage in Kuje, Abuja, says it has produced two graduates and five undergraduates presently at different course levels in universities. Mr Gabriel Okuta, the...
View ArticleTaraba Rice Production Can Feed Nigeria — Gov. Ishaku
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday said that the state had the potential to produce 10million tonnes of rice, the annual demand of the country, with adequate financing and availability of modern...
View ArticleNSCDC Uncovers Fake JAMB Registration Centre In Borno
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has uncovered a fake Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) centre in Maiduguri. The Commandant of the corps in Borno, Mr Ibrahim...
View ArticleMedview To Resume Abuja Flights Wednesday
As the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, reopens on Wednesday for air traffic, Medview Airline on Monday released a schedule with six daily flights to the nation’s capital. The airline made...
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