Why Kalu Can’t Be Granted Bail — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has given reasons why convicted Senator and former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu, cannot be granted bail. Kalu on Tuesday prayed a Federal High…
London Street Bans Petrol, Diesel Cars
Petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from a street in central London in an innovative attempt to reduce pollution, local authorities said. Officials said Beech Street, which runs underneath…
2020 Budget: President Buhari Praises National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the National Assembly for ensuring detailed legislative review and passage of the 2020 Budget within two months. Buhari made the commendation after signing the 2020…
Senate Questions Aregbesola Over FG’s Visa On Arrival Policy
The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbosola, to appear before it with the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede. Aregbesola and Babandede…
Lagos Offers Lake Rice For N17,000
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced the sale of its popular brand of rice, Lake Rice, in preparation for the Yuletide. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Gbolahan Lawal, said in…
Bill Seeking 6-Year Single Term For President, Governors Rejected
The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the President and governors. The bill sponsored by…
Lagos Hoodlums’ Clash: NURTW Members Fight Over Commercal Park
Residents of Pako-Aguda area of Surulere, Lagos, said the Monday clash among hoodlums, which left two people dead, was actually a battle for supremacy between two factions of the National…
Tax Evasion: Edo Govt Seals UNIBEN Offices
The Edo State Government has sealed some offices of the University of Benin, including the Office of the Vice Chancellor, over alleged tax evasion. It was reported that the offices…
Reps Probe Missing N14.8bn In Customs Service
The House of Representatives committee on Public Accounts has commenced probe into the circumstances leading to the improper audit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) accounts for years. This follows…
APC Forgives Akeredolu, Okorocha, Amosun, Others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday lifted suspension on some members of the Party who were alleged to have engaged in anti-party activities. The National Working Committee of the…
