Edo Times

Police bows to pressure, transfer CP Gwandu out of Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

After the outcry by Edo State indigenes and residents recently, the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, yielded to reason and transferred the embattled Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Haliru Gwandu Abukar, who despite initial transfer by the Police Service Commission (PSC), refused

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EFCC trains Kano officials on corruption fight

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, pledged training support for the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, KPCACC. Magu, who disclosed this during the opening ceremony of a 5-day intensive training programme on Anti-corruption and self defence, spoke through the

News In Brief

Truck drivers block Abuja-Okene road

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Protesting tanker drivers have blocked off movement at Jamata Bridge, along the Abuja-Okene road in Kogi State. The drivers were said to be protesting the alleged killing of one of their members. More to follow

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Daily Times hosts national discourse on role of Ndi Igbo in United Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Patrick Okohue, Lagos Falling back on its rich historical pedigree, The Daily Times is partnering with Katunga Media, a frontline media services organisation, to convene a public discourse on ‘The Role of Ndi Igbo in a United Nigeria’. The one-day discourse comes up early January 2018 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. According to Mr. […]

Business

Group seeks more private sector investment in water, sanitation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

A non-governmental organisation,( NGO), Society for Water and Sanitation, on Sunday, called for private sectors’ investment in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. The Group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Benson Attah, made the call in a statement, in Abuja, to commemorate the 2017 Global Hand Washing Day, with the Theme: “Our Hands, Our future.” He […]

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Abaribe to lose ₦100m bail bond if Nnamdi Kanu fails to attend Nov. 20 trial

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to be discharged as a surety to Indigenous Peoples of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu. At the resumed hearing of Kanu’s trial on Tuesday, counsel to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe told the court that his client did not know of Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts, […]

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Diplomatic vehicle in autocrash in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

A diplomatic vehicle belonging to the Embassy of Finland has been involved in a multiple car crash on the Abuja airport road. More to follow

Sports

U. S. to collaborate with Nigeria in promotion of baseball

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2017 0

Russell Brooks, the Information Officer at the U.S. Embassy, Abuja on Saturday said the U. S. was willing to partner with Nigeria to promote the game of baseball in the country. Brooks spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a baseball youth programme in Abuja. NAN reports that the camp, […]

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Diezani: At last, court orders final forfeiture of N3.3bn properties

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

Peter Fowoyo, Lagos Fifty-six choice properties, situated in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja valued at $21, 982, 224 (about N3.3billion) allegedly linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison -Madueke, were on Wednesday ordered by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. Also joined as respondents

News In Brief

Buhari and service chiefs meet

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin, and other service chiefs. The meeting, which held at the State House in Abuja, was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas, and the Chief of Air […]

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Fatal tanker explosion on Kaduna-Abuja highway

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2017 0

Reports say several fatalities have been recorded following a tanker explosion at the Tafa axis along the Kaduna-Abuja federal highway. It was gathered that the explosion occurred after a tanker loaded with petroleum products and avoided a collision on the highway with a commercial Golf car, skidded off the highway. More to follow soon.

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Casualization: MTN, FCTA agrees to end menace as NLC pickets offices in ABUJA

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2017 0

In order to escape the wrath of Nigeria labour congress, agencies under the Federal Capital Territory administration together with the mobile Telecommunication of Nigeria MTN, has vowed to end the menace of casualization of Nigeria workers forthwith. Both managements made the promise Friday during a clamp down by the Nigerian labour congress in reaction to […]

Abuja Times

3 men to receive 6 lashes for loitering in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2017 0

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered that three men should be given six lashes of cane each for loitering at the Hill Top Garden, Abuja. Daniel Lucky, Aliyu Ahmed and Badiru Lawal were arraigned for constituting nuisance at a black spot. The judge, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq, warned them to desist from […]

News Nigeria

British Airways sacks stewardess behind racist Snapchat rant against Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2017 0

British Airways has sacked the hostess behind the racist video where the airhostess was seen ranting and insulting Nigerian passengers, the Daily Mail has reported. Joanne Wickenden, 23-years-old, sparked outrage after she recorded the racist clip in her British Airways uniform before flying from London Heathrow to Abuja on Friday night. After a two-hour meeting […]

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Thailand consular denies alleged visa scam, says embassy follow due process with applicants

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2017 0

The consular of Thailand Embassy in Abuja, Sakeson Sarobol (Charge d’ Affaires), has reacted to a media report in which it was alleged that there was a visa scam at the embassy. The Daily Times had on August 12, 2017 published the story of alleged visa scam rocking the embassy and how the consular officer […]

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Diezani loses 56 properties worth N2.6bn to FG

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2017 0

• 16 four-bedroom terrace at PH valued at N928m • 13 three-bedroom at Abuja valued at N650m • 6 flats of three-bedroom at Ikoyi valued at N805million • 21 housing units in Yaba, Lagos valued at N937million The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered that 56 properties in Lagos, River States, Abuja which […]

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Buhari meets service chiefs

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari is holding with service chiefs at his residence in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas are at the meeting. Also at the meeting is […]

Abuja Times Nigeria

#ResumeOrResign protests suspended

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2017 0

The Concerned Nigerians Group calling for the resignation and resumption of President Muhammadu Buhari will suspend its protests today, a day after its members were attacked at the Wuse Market, Abuja yesterday. A co-convener of the group, Charles Oputa, said that the group is planning a new strategy on how to continue pursuing its cause. […]

Abuja Times News Nigeria

Wuse Market shut as clash assumes ethnic dimension

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2017 0

An attempt by #ResumeorResign protesters to take their message to Wuse Market in Abuja ended with an inter-tribal clash. The movement, led by Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, were attacked at the market by supporters of President Buhari. The attack, and a resulting retaliation, forced the police to close the market. Traders were […]

Abuja Times Crime News Nigeria Top Stories

Charly Boy attacked in Wuse Market, Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2017 0

There has been sporadic shooting, and some violence around Wuse Market, Abuja. The violence started after singer, Charly Boy, was pelted with stones by an angry mob. The leader of the #ResumeorResign protests is said to have narrowly escaped mob action from traders at the market. There is now a heavy presence of armed security […]