The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed October 7 for the hearing on the application filed by former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, against the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
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Again, Igbo in Benue State allege threat to their lives, property
The Igbo resident in parts of Benue State has again alleged that despite security measures put in place by Governor Samuel Ortom, their lives and property remain in danger. They said since they raised the first alarm over a month ...
Read More »Court rules on Lawal’s objection in alleged N500m suit Oct 16
Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has fixed October 16, 2019 for ruling on an objection raised by the defence team of Babachir Lawal on the admissibility of electronic evidence linking the former Secretary to ...
Read More »Graft weakening social safety nets scheme, says Magu, PDP seeks investigation of alleged N90b fraud in FIRS
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has raised the alarm that corruption was allegedly impeding the effective implementation of the Federal Government’s National Social Investment Programme (N-SIP). Established in 2016 under the office of ...
Read More »Dickson sacks female official over alleged indiscipline as ex-aide disagrees, commits to truth
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson State has relieved his Special Adviser on Talent Development and Gender Education, Mrs. Helen Bob, of her appointment. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fidelis Soriwei, said Bob was dismissed for ...
Read More »Benue Governor Samuel Ortom vows to prosecute corrupt officials without fear, favour
In line with his resolve to ensure accountability in public service, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has reaffirmed the state government’s decision to prosecute officials found culpable of corruption. He stated this yesterday at Government House, Makurdi while swearing in ...
Read More »Chairman imposes curfew on Udu council over cult clashes, killings
Chairman of Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Jite Brown, has imposed a dust-to-down curfew on the council following rising waves of insecurity from activities of cultists in the area. The curfew is coming on the heels of ...
Read More »Women issue ultimatum for arrest of serial killers in Rivers State hotels, guest houses
Protesting women in their hundreds marched through the streets of Port Harcourt, asking the Rivers Government and security agencies to produce in 14 days killers of over eight women in different hotels in the state. Drawn from over 70 organisations, ...
Read More »Again, gunmen kill five persons, injure several others in Taraba State
An end to ongoing attacks in Taraba State by bandits, which have led to massive killings and destruction of property in the last six months seems out of sight, as unidentified gunmen have again, killed no fewer than five persons ...
Read More »Buhari resolves IGP, PSC tussle over recruitment, promotion in police force
President Muhammadu Buhari has resolved the misgivings between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC), saying the PSC is responsible for appointments and promotions in the NFP. The president stated this when he received the 2018 ...
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