NAMA Raises Alarm over State of RADAR
The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, says the controversial Total Radar Coverage (TRACON) equipment in the nation’s airports requires urgent attention of the Federal Government as the facility may break down if urgent measures are not taken. The TRACON project which commenced in 2003, was eventually completed in 2010 at a huge sum of 66,500,870 […]
Breaking: Nigeria Soldiers in Fierce Battle with Boko Haram in Damasak
Damasak Local Government Area of Borno state is currently under crossfire between Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram fighters. The battle was raging at the time of filing the report. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Buratai is in the region, leading efforts to flush out the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake […]
40,000 Policemen to monitor Osun Election
Police have said they would deploy 40,000 policemen in Osun State for the September 22 governorship election. The plan was disclosed by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Danjuma Ibraheem, during a visit Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, in his office, today in Ibadan. The Inspector General of Police, […]
Fayemi Cautions on Alleged N10b Supplementary Budget Fraud
The Media Office of Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has reacted to a media report of an alleged N10b supplementary budget fraud allegedly masterminded by Governor Ayodele Fayose in cahoots with the officials of the Ministry of Budget and Ekiti State House of Assembly, warning that the consequences of illegal appropriation of public funds […]
No Rift Between Tinubu And I- Ambode
…Attends APC Delegates’ Election In Epe …As Party Leaders, LG Chairmen, Women, Youths Affirm Support for Governor’s Second Term Bid Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday totally played down speculation of rift with the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, saying reports to such effect were untrue. Both the […]
Indictments: Fayose Tells EFCC He Would Appear After Tenure
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said immunity would not make him appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before October 16, 2018 when he would have duly completed his term as governor. Governor Fayose disclosed this in a letter dated September 10 and addressed to the acting EFCC Chairman, Mr Ibrahim […]
Gambia Jollof Rice now Best, As NCAC Flies Nigeria Colour High at Akwaaba Event
In what looks like an unbiased but a free atmosphere to display creativity, wits and talents, Gambia, took participants at the 2018 edition of the Akwaaba Africa Trade Market by surprise as the tiny West African country took away the crown as winner of the famed Jollof Rice Competition. By that feat, Gambia has put […]
Cheques Forgery: Court Fixes Sept. 20 for Judgment
A Federal High Court has fixed September 20, for judgment in a criminal suit against a businessman, Mr. Jones Patrick Biyere, who is charged before the court for allegedly forging foreign cheques. The court presided over by Justice Mohammed Idris, fixed the judgment today, after the prosecution and defence have adopted their written addresses. The […]
APC Bayelsa Exposes Ex-Chairman, Tiwei Orunimeghe
The All Progressives Congress, Bayelsa State, has said it habours no ill feelings against its former Chairman, Tiwei Orunimeghe, who recently defected to the rival Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the weekend, saying such acts are mere manifestations of a long exposed disloyalty. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the APC, […]
N3.9tr Shared by States, FG in First Half of 2018
-Revenues in Q2, 2018 the highest since Q3, 2014 -Disbursements from VAT increased by 35% over 2015 figure. The federal, states and local government areas shared N3.95 trillion from the Federation Account within the first half of this year. The disbursements made by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) represented an increase of 41% when […]
