Group Berates PMB Administration, Calls for People-oriented Policies
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has taken a swipe at the present administration led by General Mohammadu Buhari, (Rtd) urging that the need to give policies a human face that will foster unity amongst the citizenry is sacrosanct. The group declared this in a communique signed by the National President, […]
Ajibulu Calls for Transparency in APC Registration Exercise
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Segun Ajibulu, has called for transparency and thoroughness in the ongoing membership registration and revalidation exercise put in place by the leadership of the party, noting that the idea behind the programme is still confusing. Ajibulu admonished the party hierarchy to be painstakingly honest in the […]
Atiku Faults CBN Directives On Cryptocurrency Transactions
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to have a rethink on its directives on cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Atiku gave this advice following the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to banks and other financial institutions to close accounts of any individual who transacts in cryptocurrency. […]
BREAKING: Mohammed Adamu To Continue As IGP For Three Months- Minister
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, will continue his duty as the nation’s police chief despite the completion of his tenure. The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammed Dingyadi made this known on Thursday after briefing reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja More to follow…
Maina’s Son, Faisal Has Fled To United States, EFCC Lawyer Tells Court
The counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Abubakar said Faisal, son of the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reformesneaked d Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has fled to the United States. Faisal who is standing trial on charges of money laundering had jumped bail refusing to attend trial since November 24, […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020 By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020: “Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), computed by Transparency International (TI) based in Germany and published in Nigeria by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has […]
FEC Approves Establishment Of 20 New Private Universities
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the memo from the ministry of education for the establishment of new 20 private universities. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Wednesday after the week’s virtual FEC meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the State House in Abuja. According […]
Jeff Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, says he will step down as the CEO of the e-commerce compnay by the third quarter of 2021. Bezos, who has served as the company CEO for 27 years will now assume the executive chairman position. The company said, Andy Jassy, who heads Amazon Web Services, will now […]
Former Information Minister, Tony Momoh Is Dead
A former minister of information and culture, Prince Tony Momoh is dead. The veteran Journalist died on Monday after a brief illness in Abuja Momoh was the national chairman of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and among the founders of the ruling APC. He was aged 81
Man Utd Stumble Again In Arsenal 0-0 Stalemate
Manchester United’s Premier League title challenge suffered a second setback in four days as they failed to breakdown an under-strength Arsenal in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Saturday. United threw away top spot with a shock 2-1 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United in midweek and are now three points adrift of league leaders […]
