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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally cleared nine governorship aspirants to participate in tomorrow’s Kogi State indirect primary election to produce its candidate for November 16, 2019 poll. The APC National Publicity Secretary Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu said in a statement released in the early hours of today […]
Tiger Woods revealed Tuesday he had undergone surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee but said he expects to be fit to play at the PGA Tour’s inaugural event in Japan in October. In a brief statement on Twitter, reigning Masters champion Woods said he had undergone keyhole surgery last week to mend “minor […]
The convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Mr Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the powers of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to arrest, investigate and prosecute him or any person under the Terrorism Prevention Act as amended. In documents filed on his behalf by human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria(SAN), Mr Femi Falana, Sowore […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested 33 suspected online fraudsters in Owerri, the Imo State capital as part of its efforts to clampdown on internet fraudsters across the country. In a statement by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency explained that the suspects were arrested in their hideout by […]
Several persons were injured on Tuesday after a trailer collided with a BRT vehicle in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed this via Twitter. According to the agency, the fatal accident occurred when the trailer going inwards Ikorodu, skidded off the main carriageway and collided with the […]
A former governor of Abia State and the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, said he spent his personal money to run the state for six months. Senator Kalu, who was accused of stealing N7.6billion while he served as governor between 1999 and 2007, insisted that the state had no such fund […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President is also seeking the Senate confirmation of their appointment. Below Is The Full Names Of The Board S/N Position Name State1 Chairman Dr. Pius Odubu Edo2 Managing Director Bernard O. Okumagba Delta3 Executive Director Projects Engr. […]
A Nigerian businessman has been killed in South Africa’s eastern cape province, allegedly by a group of eight policemen who interrogated him at his home at the weekend. The matter has been handed to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate which has confirmed it is looking into the incident. Details Later…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of Rev. Tor Ujah, as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). A statement by the Director Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, says that Rev. Ujah’s termination is in line with the provision of Section 4, […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate posting of Mr Ahmad Abdulrahman to Enugu State Command as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the state. A statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba, says the posting is with immediate effect. Mr Abdulrahman takes […]
