Gunmen have abducted a police inspector, a councillor, two wives of a famous hunter and two other persons in Koma, a famous rural community in Adamawa State. The assailants seized the six from their homes during what has been described as a daring night raid in the otherwise quiet Koma […]
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FG Approves New Policy On Local Production Of Bitumen
President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the new policy on local production of Bitumen The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed this at the end of the Council meeting said the policy was approved to develop strategies to enhance, stimulate, and encourage local production of bitumen […]
N-Power: Beneficiaries Protest At NASS, Over Unpaid Stipends, Demand Removal Of Humanitarian Affairs Minister
Hundreds of N-Power volunteers on Thursday in Abuja staged a protest over their unpaid stipends and sudden disengagement by the Nigerian Government without a substantial exit package. The protesters besieged the National Assembly in large numbers chanting anti-government songs. The volunteers are agitating for permanent employment or payment of the […]
Reps probe minister, alleged missing N100bn NEDC funds
The House of Representatives has begun an investigation of the alleged stealing of N100 billion at the North East Development Commission, NEDC. A motion to investigate the alleged missing money is sponsored by Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta). The North East Development Commission bill was signed into law in […]
Former President Jonathan Arrives Bamako, Mali
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived Bamako, Mali, on a mediation mission alongside a team of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS). Jonathan disclosed this in a post on his Twitter page on Thursday. He wrote: “I arrived Bamako this morning, the second time I will be visiting […]
I Don’t Think Nigerian Military Has Capacity To Be Accountable—Campbell, Former US Ambassador To Nigeria
John Campbell, a former US Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigerians have lost trust and confidence in the government. He berated the attitude of the government and Nigerian politicians, saying the people have never been at the centre of governance in the country. Campbell spoke during an interactive session on insecurity […]
Akpabio Denies Saying 60 Per Cent Of NDDC Contracts Goes To Lawmakers
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has denied accusing members of the National Assembly of collecting 60 per cent of contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission. Akpabio in a letter read on the floor of the House during plenary by Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, claimed to have referred to […]
NDDC: Senate Panel Recommends Dissolution Of IMC
The Senate Adhoc committee saddled with the investigation of the fraud by the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission has recommended for the dissolution. The committee in its report brought before the Senate also recommended that the NDDC should be returned to the Presidency for direct supervision. […]
Stop mourning Arotile, says Ukraine-based Nigerian pasto
The Senior Pastor and founder of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, Ukraine, Pastor Sunday Adelaja, has asked Nigerians to stop mourning the death of Tolulope Arotile, the first female fighter pilot who was crushed to death by her former classmate. Adelaja, in a video […]
Tears, agony, as Arotile is buried
The remains of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, have been buried amidst tributes at the Military Cemetery in Abuja. She was accorded full Military honours as the heirarchy of the Nigerian Military led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin paid tributes. The remains were […]