8.5 Billion Fraud Rocks Mines and Steel Ministry
Oyewole Ikusagba A recent beam of searchlight on activities at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel has unraveled a monumental fraud that has robbed the nation no less than 8.5 Billion naira. The detection of the fraud was made possible by the Federal Government introduced Treasury Single Account {TSA) which mandated a single account […]
NAMA Groans as Customs Denies Waiver on Navigational Aids
By Gboyega Adeoye Some revelation on how the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) achieved its orchestrated N1.3trn revenue came to fore recently as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) stated that it did not get the waiver it requested from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), to clear the CAT111 navigation aids equipment from the Lagos seaport. […]
How God Saved Me From Cancer- Okupe
Doyin Okupe, senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan says he was a cancer patient but God in his infinite mercy healed him. Okupe disclosed this in a long post on his Facebook page saying that the journey of his cancer free status will be penned down in a yet t be […]
Presidency’s Attack On PDP Confirms APC Is Dead -PDP
……Berates Buhari’s Presidency For Abandoning Governance The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the vituperation by the Presidency in desperate defence of the fizzling All Progressives Congress (APC), is a further confirmation that the APC has become comatose. The Presidency response to the PDP further shows that President Muhammadu Buhari has abandoned governance to engage in […]
Court Sends DG Arts And Culture, Runsewe To Prison
Justice Jude Okeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Olusegun Runsewe, to prison. Justice Okeke made the order on Thursday while ruling on a motion drawn from a suit filed by Ummakalif Limited against the Minister of the […]
Harry, Meghan Quit Royal Front Line In Shock Move
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stunned the British monarchy on Wednesday by quitting as front-line members — reportedly without first consulting Queen Elizabeth II. In a shock announcement, the couple said they would spend time in North America and rip up long-established relations with the press. Media reports said the Duke and Duchess of […]
KPMG SME Report: FIRSTBANK Named Biggest Mover In 2019
Written by Collins Nweze Capital is crucial in driving sustainable Small and Medium Enterprises’(SMEs’) growth and uplifting the economy. First Bank of Nigeria Limited, as part of the launch of its specialised SMEs’ propositions, has continually supported SMEs through diverse initiatives. The bank says its support for SMEs is in line with the Central Bank […]
Buhari Has No Confidence in His Government, Party – PDP
…Says Failed Leader Cannot Nominate a Good Successor. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Presidency’s continuous reference to a presidential successor, less than a year into President Muhammadu Buhari’s second tenure, is a direct acceptance of failure and lack of capacity of the Buhari administration to manage the affairs of a nation as complex […]
Sadio Mane Crowned African Player Of The Year
Senegalese striker and Liverpool star Sadio Mane has been crowned as the 2019 African Player of the Year. The 27-year old Senegalese striker claimed the top prize for the first time on Tuesday at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony held in Egypt. Mane beat his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt who won the award […]
Policeman Arrested For Shooting Corps Member, Two Others In Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command says they have arrested a mobile police officer for unlawful use of his firearm, shooting a corp member and two others. A statement released by the command on Tuesday said the suspect was arrested on the orders of the State Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia and he is currently in […]