A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Maudeke, to appear before it and answer to a money laundering charge filed against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a ruling on Friday, on an ex-parte motion, Justice Ijeoma Ojkukwu ordered the issuance of summons on Diezani for her to attend court ... Read More »
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of two policemen, Assistant Superintendent of Police Tijani Olatunji and Inspector Gboyega Oyeniyi, for allegedly subjecting a suspected robber’s girlfriend to dehumanising treatment at the man’s house in the Ibadan area of Oyo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, who confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, said efforts ... Read More »
The Federal Government has given indications international flight may resume before October. It had initially said it will liaise with the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS), other countries and stakeholders before it fixes a date for the resumption. The Federal Government also explained the entry ban placed on Nigeria by some countries was one of the factors responsible ... Read More »
Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC), Prof Kenebradikumo Pondei has fainted. He fainted during the ongoing probe of the Commission by the House Committee on NDDC. Read More »
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Chukwunonso Nwoko., a prince in Idumuje-Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state for alleged murder. His arrest was confirmed by the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hafiz Inuwa in Warri on Saturday. The CP said that the arrest of the self-acclaimed monarch, who is yet to be given the ... Read More »
Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has pledged to support the Jamaatu Izalatil Bidah Wa Ikamatussunnah (JBWIS) to build an Islamic University in the state. He made the pledge when the leadership of the group under Sheikh Bala Lau paid him a courtesy call at the Government House today. Governor Matawalle, who announced an initial cash donation of N100 million for ... Read More »
The Nigerian Air Force said that it has lost its first ever female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile to auto crash in Kaduna on Tuesday. Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, announced the demise of the Flying Officer Arotile in a statement in Abuja. The deceased pilot was winged last year ... Read More »
About 12 directors and top staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been suspended with immediate effect. The notice of suspension was communicated to the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Mohammed Umar, on Tuesday night by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. The action was said to be in connection with the ongoing investigation ... Read More »
…Direct him to proceed with programme President Muhammadu Buhari has given Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, the go-ahead with the plan to recruit 774, 000 under the Special Public Works Progamme (SPW). Keyamo confirmed the development to The Nation on Wednesday in Abuja. The Minister said he has the instructions of President Buhari to proceed unhindered, ... Read More »
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