[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he remains of the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme arrived the Akanu Ibiam International Airport on Monday to the embrace of the five governors of South East states. The body was flown from Abuja to Enugu preparatory to the final burial rites which begins on January 30. The corpse which was flown in a
FG Dumps Cattle Colonies, Suggests New Plan
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he 10-man working committee constituted few days ago by the National Economic Council to end attacks by herdsmen has decided that every state should, by a rigorous consultative process with all stakeholders, design its own solutions. The committee, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, comprises the governors of Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa, Benue, Taraba,
IPOB Suffers In Court Again
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) seeking to compel the Chief of Army staff to produce the missing leader of the group, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Binta Nyako also over-ruled the appeal for lack of merit and proof, that the chief of army
INEC Debunks Rumours Of Jan. 31 For CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the rumour that ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) would end on Jan. 31, 2018. Head of Publicity of the commission in Lagos State, Mr Femi Akinbiyi, said in a statement on Friday “it has come to the notice of the Commission in Lagos State the rumours
‘Billionaire Kidnapper’ Evans Files N200 Million Suit Over Seized Trucks, Nigerian Police Furious
Suspected millionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the release of his seized 25 Mack trucks. Through his lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje, Evans said the trucks were seized without a court order. The lawyer said the police forcefully confiscated the trucks from Evans last June 15
Reps Ask EFCC, ICPC To Arrest Mike Adenuga
A House of Representatives ad-hoc panel yesterday resolved to issue an arrest warrant against the chairman of Globacom Nigeria, Chief Mike Adenuga for failing to honour its invitations. The panel, which is investigating activities of telecommunications companies, said it had summoned Adenuga after making several attempts to have him appear before it were not
Nest Oil Private Jet Lost Control At Abuja Airport (Photos)
A private jet operated by Nest Oil, skidded off runway at Abuja Airport while landing, lost landing gear in an attempt to return to the runway. This made the authorities to close the airport for about 30 minutes.. See more pictures below..
Nigeria’s Biggest Oil Producing Vessel Arrives Lagos From South Korea After 90 Days On water (Pictures)
The Nigeria oil and gas industry recorded another milestone as the the $3.3 billion Egina Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessel arrived in Lagos Nigeria from South Korea for oil production from the $16 billion 200,000 barrels per day capacity Egina deepwater oilfield Located in the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 130 offshore. The vessel
INEC To Suspend Voter Registration 60 Days To General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) would be temporarily suspended 60 days to the commencement of the 2019 general elections. The commission in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Solomon Soyebi, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said the exercise
APC Finally Reply To Obasanjo’s Letter To Buhari
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, ON WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN. 2018 We have read the press statement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the State of the Nation. For the record, Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what