The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reacted to questions raised in some quarters on the threat by its erstwhile agents, Intels Nigeria Limited, to fight the recent termination of its boats pilotage monitoring and supervision agreement, stating that it acted Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alleged that former First Lady Patience Jonathan used her late mother’s company to launder about N2.114bn. Besides, Magel Resort Limited, which was incorporated by Mrs. Jonathan’s late mother, allegedly secured over N200 Read more
The Kwara State government has said it will commit 70% of its 2018 budget to capital expenditure. The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Media and Communication, Dr Muideen Akorede made this known on Tuesday while briefing State Read more
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has expressed his administrations readiness to set up an agency to manage the State health insurance scheme. The governor made this known when he received Prof. Khama Rogo, Lead Health Specialist and Head of Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 appointed Dr Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the nation’s golden goose-the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-to a wide public acclaim. This money-spinner had hitherto been riddled with monumental corruption, gross abuse Read more
Three weeks after a detachment of soldiers from the Nigeria Army invaded the Afaraukwu, Umuahia country home of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, his family raised the alarm yesterday evening, that soldiers invaded the residence, Read more
Riccofortezza-Asteven Energy Limited, one of the two firms executing Light-Up Kwara (LUK), the solar-powered streetlight project of the Kwara State government, has released its roll-out plan for the ongoing second phase of the project. The Chairman of the company, Dr. Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Eagles defeated the Zambians 1-0 in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The Read more
A Magistrate with Kogi State Judiciary, Mr Sam Unwuchola, has been abducted by unknown gunmen on Ajaokuta-Lokoja road. An eye-witness who prefers anonymity, told newsmen that the magistrate who was returning from Onyedega, his station, in company of a friend, Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of Mrs Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Mrs Ahmad is expected to replace former CBN Deputy Governor, who retired early in Read more