Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that told those who want Ibrahim Magu removed as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should perish the thought, asserting that the anti-corruption czar is “going nowhere.” It was recalls that the Senate had demanded the replacement of Magu who failed …
Read More »Lagos, Kano strike deals on governance, IGR, others
The Lagos State Government and its Kano State counterpart have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on governance, Internally Generated Revenues (IGR), among other investment opportunities aimed at creating jobs and facilitating growth and development. The MoU was signed yesterday at the end of the inaugural two-day Lagos-Kano Economic and …
Read More »Buhari Re-appoints Segun Awolowo as NEPC CEO
Executive Director/CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr. Olusegun Awolowo President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr. Olusegun Awolowo as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). In a terse statement, Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said Awolowo’s letter …
Read More »INEC states general elections dates for the next 36 years
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mamood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36 years, starting from 2019 to 2055. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mamood Yakubu, made the announcement at a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in …
Read More »IGP cautions on anti grazing laws, to mop up illegal arms
The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday advised state governors to prioritise the establishment of cattle ranches before enacting anti-grazing laws, to avert conflict between farmers and herdsmen. The IGP gave the advice at the Northern States Stakeholders Security Summit, with the theme, `National Building: Security Challenges and …
Read More »Alleged Sabotage: Buhari Summons Odigie-Oyegun
SIGN IN Welcome!Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? PASSWORD RECOVERY Recover your password your email L-R National Chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, President Muhammadu Buhari and a national leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu I wish you well, APC Chairman replies Tinubu By …
Read More »Buhari Apologises to Dapchi Parents, Promises to Rescue Abducted Girls
Muhammadu Buhari U.S. expresses concern, British military monitoring situation Campbell: Nigeria not transparent about B’ Haram By Omololu Ogunmade and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, Bayo Akinloye in Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday apologised to the families of the school girls abducted on Monday by Boko Haram at Government Girls Technical …
Read More »Lagos police gives 2 wks to pump action riffles owners to verify, re-validate licence
The Police Command has given two weeks ultimatum to individuals with‘pump action firearm’ and other guns to submit their arms, licenses for verification and re-validation. The orders was contained in a statement by the command spokesman, SP Chike Oti, stressing that the exercise became necessary in view of security challenges …
Read More »Godwin Emefiele bags Silverbird Award, dedicates to CBN Staff
CBN Gov. Godwin Emefiele Emefiele: Humble, silent Achiever – Akpabio The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has dedicated the 2017 Silverbird Special Achievement Award conferred on him by the Silverbird Group to all the staff of the CBN. Receiving the award at a grand ceremony held …
Read More »We’ll develop Nigerian communities—Total MD
In furtherance of its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths, the Managing Director, Total Nigeria Plc, Mr. Jean-Philippe Torres, has maintained that they will remain focussed on developing various communities in the country. Mr. Torres disclosed this during the company’s presentation of starter packs to 2016 and 2017 graduands of its …
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