UPDATED: Catalan leader proposes suspending independence declaration
Catalonia’s leader Carles Puigdemont said Tuesday he accepted the “mandate of the people” for the region to become “an independent republic,” but proposed suspending its immediate implementation to...
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PHOTOS: Kachikwu, Baru meet
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe kachikwu, on Tuesday met the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru at the 23rd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. See photos:
View ArticleWe’re using recovered looted funds to finance 2017 budget – FG
Everest Amaefule, Abuja The Federal Government is using part of the stolen funds recovered from those that looted the economy to finance the 2017 budget, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Buhari who...
View Article25-year-old Nigerian killed in South Africa
The Nigerian mission in South Africa has confirmed the killing of a 25-year-old Nigerian, Mr Ibrahim Olalekan Badmus, a native of Lagos state. The killing occurred less than a week after Mr Jelili...
View ArticleKachikwu, Baru meet at NESG
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mr Maikanti Baru, met on Tuesday and discussed opportunities to further develop the nation’s oil...
View ArticleOgun institute laments inadequate infrastructure
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta The Rector of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, Dr. Olufunke Akinkuroolere, has said that the institute lacks adequate infrastructure and called on individuals...
View ArticleOba of Benin decries upsurge in crime, urges action
Alexander Okere, Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has decried the high level of insecurity in Edo State and described recent cases of killing, armed robbery and kidnapping as condemnable. Oba...
View ArticleTravel Massive holds tourism stakeholders hangout October 21
Travel Massive, Lagos Chapter has announced a hangout event where travel innovators and changemakers will meet to create connections and share ideas about the travel and tourism industry in Nigeria....
View ArticleB’Haram: Expert calls for caution on suspects’ release
Sesan Olufowobi A security expert, Dr Ona Ekhomu, has advised the Federal Government to exercise caution in the release of captured Boko Haram fighters. Ekhomu, in a statement on Tuesday, said the move...
View Article‘Govt serious about decongesting traffic’
Sesan Olufowobi The Lagos State Government on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Alapere Lay-by, saying it was serious about decongesting traffic in the state. The Commissioner for...
View ArticleAmbode backs Tinubu on restructuring
Sesan Olufowobi The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday backed a former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on devolution of powers and entrenchment of true federalism. Ambode, at...
View Article$25bn contracts: EFCC, ICPC should decide Kachikwu, Baru’s fate –SERAP
John Alechenu, Eniola Akinkuotu, Adelani Adepegba and Olaleye Aluko The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the...
View ArticleN120bn bribery allegations: Sen. Misau charged with spreading injurious...
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Federal Government, on Tuesday, through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, filed two separate sets of charges against the Senator...
View ArticleAPC panel meets Dogara, says restructuring impossible without N’Assembly
John Ameh, Abuja The Committee of the All Progressives Congress on True Federalism said, on Tuesday, that no progress on discussing the future of Nigeria could be achieved without going through the...
View ArticleEdo seals Radio Nigeria station over N6.7m tax default
Alexander Okere, Benin Activities in the Benin station of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Radio Nigeria Bronze FM, have remained grounded for two weeks after the radio station was shut by the...
View ArticleBenue workers suspend strike
John Charles, Makurdi Workers in Benue State have suspended the strike they embarked upon two weeks ago to protest against the failure of the government to pay their salaries. The labour unions, in a...
View Article‘I may not regain consciousness next time my husband beats me to stupor’
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos has dissolved the 11-year-old marriage between Mrs Adeola Olalere and her husband, Amidu after several adjournments for the parties to resolve their differences...
View ArticleIraq court orders arrest of Kurd independence vote organisers
An Iraqi court on Wednesday ordered the arrest of the chairman and two other members of the commission that organised last month’s vote for Kurdish independence, a judicial official said. The court in...
View ArticleReps to probe alleged importation of GM maize
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the alleged importation of seven ship-loads of Genetically Modified maize by Olam Group into the country. This was sequel to a...
View ArticleHostile workplace can trigger mental illness – Psychiatrist
A Psychiatrist, Dr Jubril Abdulmalik, on Wednesday said hostile working environment could trigger mental health problems. Abdulmalik, who works at the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine,...
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