Constituency Projects: Gulped To N2 Trillion In 19 Years ‘Without Results’ – ICPC
An estimated N2 trillion was spent on constituency projects in Nigeria since year 2000 without commensurate development at the grassroots, the anti-graft body, ICPC has said. Its chairman, Bolaji Owasanoye,…
Alaafin Of Oyo Writes Buhari Over Siege On Yorubaland By Suspected Herdsmen
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Sunday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to without wasting more time; find a lasting solution to the siege on Yorubaland by herdsmen and…
Police Arraign Whistle-Blower Who Accused Emefiele Of N232bn Fraud
The police have arraigned a whistle-blower, George Uboh, for alleged defamation against the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The charge sheet, which an online medium, SaharaReporters,…
JUST IN: 48m Nigerians at risk of river blindness – Expert
Victor Awoleye An Ophthalmologist, Dr. Valentina Ideh, has raised the alarm that about 40 million Nigerians are at risk of contracting river blindness (Onchocerca volvulus) in the country. Dr Ideh,…
‘Ex-Agitator Generals’ Caution Against Sack Of Presidential Amnesty Boss, Dokubo
Leaders of former militants in the Niger-Delta region, who pride themselves as ex-Agitator-Generals, have kicked against an alleged conspiracy against the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, Professor Charles Dokubo.…
AFCON 2019: Buhari Promise Better Welfare Package For Super Eagles
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to ensure better welfare for the Super Eagles, following their third-place finish at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Buhari made the…
Presidential Election Tribunal: PDP Tenders 1,353 Results From Polling Units, Wards
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday tendered 1,353 result sheets at the ongoing hearing of the presidential election petitions tribunal. The tribunal continued with hearing into the petition brought…
Man Remanded For Allegedly Defiling 6-Year-Old Girl In Lagos
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 35-year-old driver, Dominic Ukeme, who allegedly defiled a six-year-old girl, be remanded in prison pending legal advice. The Magistrate, Mrs…
Rivers Govt Speaks On Alleged Plan To Tax Churches
The Government of Rivers State has described as “weird and unfounded”, claims that it has concluded plans to start taxing churches in the State. The report went viral during the…
Lampard Suffers First Defeat As Chelsea Manager
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, on Friday suffered his first defeat as the Blues coach after his side conceded a late goal against Kawasaki Frontale in a pre-season friendly match in…
