JUST-IN: Gunmen Kidnap Former Nasarawa Deputy Governor
Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Professor Onje Gye-Wado, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen as the state Police Command has confirmed. The yet-to-be identified armed men invaded his community, Gwagi, in Wamba Local Government Area of the state, and…
Free Trade Zones Scheme Generates N35.1bn Customs Duty in 2021 – NEPZA
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), says that the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) Scheme generated a total of N35.1 billion for government as Customs Duty in 2021. The authority said the sum of N408.3 million was also remitted as…
How Suspected Herdsmen Killed Worshipper, Abducted Pastor, Others In Benue Church Attack
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia in the wee hours of Sunday invaded a vigil ground at Christians Pentecostal Church located at Akenawe, Tswarev in Ukemberagya/Tswarev council ward of Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killed one person…
Anti-graft War: Bawa Charges CSOs on Collaboration
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has charged Civil Society Organisations to strengthen collaboration with anti-graft agencies stressing that, with their closeness to the grassroots they are well positioned to assist the Commission…
PL Inducts Fergie and Wenger into Hall of Fame
By Michael Emmanuel The Barclay English Premier League has inducted former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and ex Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The duo became the first two inductees due to their…
Five CCB Board Members Take Oath
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in five board members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The new appointees took the oath of office on Wednesday at the council chamber before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting,…
Minister Reveals Nigeria Air To Begin Operations Before May 29
Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that its proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, is to commence full operations before the end of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made the revelation at an aviation…
Africa Needs Adequate Financing To Tackle Poverty – ECA
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says Africa needs adequate financing to tackle poverty on the continent and cushion the vulnerable groups while meeting its long-term development objectives. Acting Secretary-General of ECA, Antonio Pedro, said this during his closing remarks…
NNPP Candidate And Kano Governor-Elect Yusuf Speaks To Residents, Makes Assurances
Governor-Elect of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reacted to his victory, thanking the residents of the state for voting him into office, assuring not to take their mandate for granted. On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared…
JUST IN: NNPP Wins Kano Guber Race, Govt Imposes Dawn To Dusk Curfew
In order to prevent possible breakdown of law and order as a result of wild jubilation by members of the opposition Nigeria Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) over the victory of their candidate in the just-concluded governorship election in Kano State,…
