Former INEC Boss Speaks On INEC Server Controversy
Former Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has denied making a statement on the existence of a server during his time as head of the commission. Mr…
INEC Received N1.47 Billion For Servers Ahead Of 2019 Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received N1.47 billion to replace and maintain computer servers for use during the 2019 general elections, PREMIER NEWSPAPER has learnt. It is not clear…
Kanu Nwankwo, Drogba, Eto’o, Others Get New Appointments
Arsenal legend, Kanu Nwankwo, has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to be part of the special envoy for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt…
2,000 Nigerian Women Die Annually Of Unsafe Abortion -Gynaecologist
No fewer than 2,000 Nigerian women die of unsafe abortion annually with Northeast recording highest rate, says Dr Christopher Lamai, Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.…
Egypt’s Former President Morsi Buried In Eastern Cairo
Former President Mohammed Morsi has been buried in Cairo, his son said on Tuesday, after he collapsed in court and died a day earlier. Morsi’s son, Abdullah, said in a…
Governor Abiodun Sacks Transport Unions, Names Committee
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has dissolved all transport unions and named a 13-man committee to coordinate their activities in the state. A statement issued by the Chief…
IGP Lauds Declining Crime Rate Across Nigeria
By Lukman Amusa The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has said in spite of pockets of insecurity, the crime rate in the country is declining. He stated this…
Pencom To Start Verifying 2020 Retirees In July
Acting DG of PenCom, Aisha Umar-Dahir The National Pension Commission (Pencom) on Monday said it is going to start verification exercise for civil servants who will be retiring by year…
Calm Returns To Jalingo, As Police Says No Death Recorded
There is calm in Jalingo, Taraba state after Kona youths reportedly blocked a public highway yesterday and allegedly attacked innocent travellers. The attacks by Kona youths at Kasuwan Bera, Nukkai…
Gbajabiamila Defies Oshiomhole, Promises To Appoint PDP Lawmakers Head Of Committees
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday held a closed door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Gbajabiamila, who…
