IbrahIM Magu Attempts by some unknown persons to destroy evidence that might implicate them in the on-going investigation of Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has failed. Magu is facing a probe panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari over allegations of corruption and insubordination. The panel, headed by a …
Read More »BREAKING: Schools to reopen August 4 for final year pupils – FG
The Federal Government has said Secondary schools in the country will reopen on August 4, 2020, for pupils in exit classes to sit for their examination. The government said students will have two weeks to prepare for the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination organized by the West Africa Examination …
Read More »Akpabio names senators, Reps who benefitted from NDDC contracts
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has list members of the National Assembly, who allegedly got contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission. The list was contained in a letter Akpabio sent to the National Assembly. The National Youth Council of Nigeria presented the document to the media …
Read More »I left PDP because of Gov. Bala Mohammed’s corruption activities – Dogara
Yakubu Dogara A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has explained the reasons he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), back to his former party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The acting chairman of the APC, Mai Mala Buni, had confirmed Dogara’s resignation on Friday after he …
Read More »UBA Reiterates Importance of Small Businesses, Hosts MSME Workshop
In its continuous bid to support the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and equip them with the necessary tools aimed at strengthening and sustaining their businesses, Pan African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to organise another MSME Workshop for entrepreneurs. The workshop which will hold …
Read More »FirstBank Offers Support To SMEs In Education Sector Through The Pandemic
By Chinyere Nwokeoma, NAN First Bank of Nigeria Limited has offered to give financial support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Education Sector to cushion the effects of the COVID -19 pandemic. Mr. Bankole Adediran, Head, Transaction Banking Products, FirstBank, made this known at the Bank’s SMEConnect webinar with …
Read More »Sack NDDC Interim Management, Inaugurate Board, Group Urges Buhari
Following allegations of corruption and financial recklessness at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a group, Niger Delta Renaissance Coalition, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to dissolve the Interim Management Committee and inauguarate the board of the commission. A statement by the Director of Information, Strategy and Programs, Comrade Ebi …
Read More »How 2023 Calculations May Have Led Dogara Back to APC
Calculations for the 2023 Presidency, particularly regarding the significance of a northern Christian candidate, may have largely influenced the decision of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources said the permutations uppermost on the minds of the …
Read More »2020/21 EPL season kick off September 12
THE 2020/21 Premier League season will begin on September 12, the league has announced. The 20 top-flight clubs gathered for their final shareholders’ meeting yesterday, with the final round of games taking place tomorrow A statement from the Premier League read: “Premier League shareholders today agreed to start the 2020-21 …
Read More »Liverpool captain named Footballer of the Year
LIVERPOOL captain Henderson LIVERPOOL captain honoured by the Football Writers’ Association after beating Kevin De Bruyne and Marcus Rashford due to their Premier League title success and his leadership during the coronavirus pandemic The England midfielder steered Liverpool to their first Premier League title in 30 years and the Reds …
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