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Malami Rejects Call To Pay Recovered Loot Into Federation Account
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday, rejected the call by human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), for stolen funds, especially the …
My govt has saved about N800m since assuming office - Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, says he has halted the misappropriation and embezzlement of funds in Imo State Oil Producing Area Commission, ISOPADEC, which has enabled his government to …
El-Rufai Appoints Deposed Emir Sanusi Into KADIPA Board
The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was deposed as emir of Kano on Monday, into the board of KADIPA, its investment promotion agency. This is coming …
Coronavirus: Postpone batch A 2020 orientation camp - Islamic group urges NYSC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to postpone the Batch A 2020 orientation camp. The Islamic group based its call on the coronavirus outbreak and app…
EFCC to issue criminal summons against Diezani over money laundering allegation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. (EFCC), on Tuesday, said that it will issue criminal summons against former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to compel her to sta…
FG Recovers N3.7bn From NDDC Contractor, Directors - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that law enforcement agencies have recovered over N3.7billion as well as various assets worth billions of Naira from contractors and former directors of the Niger …
Buhari appoints ex-Delta speaker as NIMASA director
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, as the Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the N…
Customs seizes N7.3bn worth of contraband goods, arrests 679 illegal immigrants
The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday said it has made contraband seizures valued at N7,350,818,657 while arresting 697 illegal immigrants. The feat springs from the ongoing border drill for the par…
NIMC suspends staff over alleged gratification, abuse of office
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has suspended a staff, Mrs Jamila Muhammad, over alleged gratification and abuse of office. NIMC General Manager, Operations and Corporate Communica…
Coronavirus : NYSC puts measures in place to safeguard corp members
Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ondo State says it has adopted proactive measures to prevent outbreak of communicable diseases especially Coronavirus in Orientation camp. Mrs…
Insecurity : AIG meets top police officers, traditional rulers, Others in Oyo
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of Zone XI, comprising Oyo, Osun and Ondo states, Bashir Makama, yesterday met with senior police officers, traditional rulers, leadership of th…
We are under threat from unrepentant bandits, group tells Zamfara govt
A volunteer security outfit in Zamfara known as ‘Yansakai’ has urged the state government and security agencies to tackle the excesses of unrepentant bandits in the state.The group which is supportin…
Nigeria's Ahmed wase clinches deputy speaker position at ECOWAS parliament
The ECOWAS Parliament on Monday, elected Sidie Mohamed Tunis from Sierra Leone as the new Speaker of the Sub-regional Parliament.At the inaugural session of the 5th Legislature of the Parliament held…
Why senate approved $22.5bn foreign loan for Buhari - Senator
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the recent loan approval of $22.5bn granted to the Muhammadu Buhari administration.Bamid…
Lawan makes case for Nigerian traditional rulers
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, called for a constitutional role for traditional rulers as the nation battles insecurity. This was contained in a statement by Isa Mohammed, his Speci…
COVID-19: Buhari names 12-member presidential task force to control spread
A Presidential Task Force for the Control of the Coronavirus has been appointed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd.). The 12 -member task force is chaired by the Secretary to the…
Just In : I accept my dethronement in good faith - Sanusi breaks silence
The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has said that his removal is nothing new because every power is transient except that of God.“The throne of an emir is not permanent, every king and l…
Secure Freedom Of Our Daughters, Mothers Of Abducted Chibok Girls Beg Buhari, Others
The mothers of the remaining 112 Chibok girls still in Boko Haram captivity have called on the Federal Government and other world women organisations to intensify efforts toward the release of their …
Leader of Italy's Democratic Party Contacts Coronavirus
The leader of Italy’s co-ruling Democratic Party (PD), Nicola Zingaretti, said on Saturday he had tested positive for coronavirus becoming the first senior Italian politician to be infected. I have c…
Gov Uzodinma attacked in Imo
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was attacked Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at Ohaji area of the state. Upon the governor’s arrival at the area, youths of Mmahu community repeatedly shout…