The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has charged stakeholders to review the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) […]
Category: Society
“Impersonation Allegation” — Anyanwu Says Police, DSS Invite Wabara, Turaki, Others Over Rival PDP Interim NWC
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated sharply on Thursday after the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, disclosed that security agencies had […]
“DMO Announces ₦600bn May Bond Auction” — FG Reopens 2035, 2037 Bonds To Fund Obligations, Deepen Domestic Capital Market
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a fresh N600 billion Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction for […]
“Due Process Followed” — Anambra Govt Rejects Odinkalu’s Claims, Says Security Adviser Emeakayi Not Linked To Improper Relationship
The Anambra State Government has concluded its investigation into allegations made by prominent human rights lawyer and public affairs commentator, Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, against […]
“Lack Of Diligence” — Court Awards ₦1m Cost Against Plaintiff, Faults Lawyer’s “Unacceptable Conduct” In Jonathan 2027 Disqualification Suit
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rebuked Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff, and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over a lack of diligence […]
“Fuel Import Licences Undermine Our Operations” — Dangote Refinery Sues To Stop NMDPRA, NNPCL, Marketers From Importing Petrol
Fresh tensions are emerging in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has moved to halt the continued importation of petrol into the […]
“Nigeria Can Build One Of World’s Strongest Fiscal Systems” — FG Says Tax Reforms Will Drive Growth, Investment
The federal government has said Nigeria has the potential to build one of the strongest fiscal systems in the world if ongoing tax reforms are […]
“No National Assembly Approval” — Witness Says Emefiele Ordered ₦124.86bn Debit From Consolidated Revenue Account To Settle CBN Internal Debts
A prosecution witness told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday how the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) debited N124.86 billion […]
“MOU Substantially Addressed Our Demands” — Abia JUSUN Suspends Strike, Commends Gov Otti’s Intervention
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Abia State Branch, has suspended its industrial action with immediate effect following the signing of a Memorandum of […]
“No Hidden Charges, No Arbitrary Disconnection” — NERC Hints At Electricity Tariff Review Amid Supply Concerns
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has hinted at a possible upward review of electricity tariffs as part of efforts to improve power supply and […]
“Improve Service Or Face Sanctions” — Tijani Warns MTN, Airtel, Globacom, Others Over Poor Network Quality
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has asked telecommunications operators in the country to improve the quality of their services, warning […]
“₦500bn-₦701bn PGF Funds Under Investigation” — EFCC Detains ECN-DG Mustapha Abdullahi After Allegedly Ignoring Invitations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering […]
“Difficult But Necessary Decision” — Rano Air Suspends Some Routes Over 300% Rise In Jet A1 Fuel Cost, Offers Refunds, Rescheduling, Rerouting
Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of some of its flight routes following what it described as an unprecedented increase of over 300 per […]
“I Sponsored Your Lavish Lifestyle” — Frank Edoho’s Estranged Wife Accuses Him Of Infidelity, Abuse, Financial Irresponsibility
Sandra Onyenucheya, the former wife of veteran Nigerian television broadcaster Frank Edoho, has broken her silence following news that their marriage has ended, levelling a […]
Nigeria: The Rise Of Judicial Verdict Without Judgment
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the Economist described Nigeria over 18 years ago as a “democracy by court order”, it ventured into prophetic journalism. In […]
“New Tactical Team For Violent Crimes” — Imo CP Launches VCRU After Scrapping Tiger Base, Scorpion, Lion Squads
Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has unveiled a new tactical team, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), following the disbandment of the Anti-Kidnapping […]
“₦500bn Money Laundering Alleged” — EFCC Reportedly Arrests Energy Commission DG Mustapha Abdullahi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have reportedly arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money […]
“No Changes Were Approved By Our Board” — DAAR Communications Insists Shareholding Records On CAC Portal Were Fraudulently Altered
*As 125 Million Unexplained Shares Appear On Registry While CAC Denies Manipulation And Blames Cyberattack DAAR Communications Plc, the parent company of Africa Independent Television […]
“SSS Arrest In Plateau” — Court Sentences Halima Umar To 20 Years After Guilty Plea In Ammunition Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a woman, Halima Haliru Umar, to 20 years’ imprisonment after she was convicted for unlawful possession of […]
They shot him dead and asked some of the boys to dispose of his corpse in the forest – Nyamson
According to Punch Newspaper, a businessman, Emmanuel Nyamson, has recounted his harrowing experience after spending nine months in captivity following his abduction by kidnappers in […]