Crime

Landlady alleges rape, asks police to investigate tenant

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2016 0

A Lagos landlady has approached a Lagos Magistrate court sitting in Ogba for justice after she alleged to be raped by her tenant and his gang. The complainant, (names withheld) alleged that the 54- year-old defendant, Segun Awogbemi, who was docked before Magistrate Mrs. Omolade Awope did have

Politics

PDP will win in 2019, but … – Makarfi

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has expressed confidence that the party will win the 2019 presidential election. Makarfi said the secret on how to achieve the victory would not be divulged. In an interview, during which he addressed various issues ranging from last weekend’s Ondo […]

Capital Market

We delist companies to protect investors – NSE

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has said the delisting of companies from its trading floor is for the protection of investors. NSE’s head of corporate communications, Olumide Orojimi, speaking with capital market correspondents at the weekend, stated that the bourse was only protecting investors in delisting companies in breach of its statutory listing requirements. The

Capital Market

How Mobil’s stock soared 66% in two weeks

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc’s shares have recorded a 66 percent appreciation in the last two weeks, as share price rose from N195 to N324 per share. Analysis showed that the increase represented a growth in investor’s worth rose from N70.3 billion as at 18th November 2016 to N116.9 billion, at 2nd December 2016. The growth, […]

News

Group advises Emir Sanusi not to play into hands of cynics

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

A voluntary and dedicated organization, Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) dedicated to the Promotion of the change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, to exercise restraint in his frequent attacks on the policies of the Federal Government in order not to give cynics the wrong impression […]

News

FG seeks private sector’s partnership in developing creative industry

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has enjoined the private sector to partner with the government in the current drive to turn the Creative Industry into a creative economy. The Minister made the call in Abuja when the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) unveiled Abubakar Adam Ibrahim as the winner of the […]

Headlines News

FG calls for unity, kick-start Abuja Carnival

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

The Federal government on Saturday 3rd December calls for national peace and unity, kick-starting the 2016 Abuja Carnival marking the 11th edition of the cultural fiesta since inception in 2005. President Mohammadu Buhari speaking at the occasion of the commencement of the carnival noted that the theme for this year’s carnival, “Creative Industry: Pivot to […]

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Nigeria shoulders Africa’s cancer burden, says WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

An NGO, Civil Society for Cancer Eradication in Nigeria (CiSCANEN) has said the prevalence of Cancer has remained on the increase in Nigeria with about 102,000 deaths and 250,000 new cases annually making the country shouldering the heaviest burden in Africa, according to World Health Organization (WHO) report. The National coordinator of the group, Elijah […]

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Lack of global focus on disabilities threat to meaningful Development – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan has blamed development on disabilities on lack of global focus saying its attendant consequences remains a major challenge that continually threaten human existence and attainment of meaningful development. The Minister speaking in Abuja on Saturday 3rd December on the occasion of the

News

There is corruption everywhere, including in EFCC; says EFCC Chairman Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has called for inter-agency collaboration to make the fight against corruption in the country succeed. He made the call on Friday when he paid a visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, in Abuja. Mr. Magu said “The reasons why […]

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FG drops fresh police report indicting Saraki, Ekweremadu

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

The Federal Government will no longer pursue the case of forgery of the Senate Standing Orders, 2015, allegedly masterminded by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, it was learnt on Saturday. Recall that the police had submitted a fresh report of investigation to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation […]

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Seven pardoned prisoners get N1m each from Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2016 0

Seven out of the total 24 inmates granted amnesty last year by Governor Willie Obiano have received cheques for one million naira each as promised by the governor. Governor Willie Obiano made the presentation at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. The 24 inmates who were granted amnesty by the governor during his […]

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2019: Jonathan’s loyalists seek lifeline for PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2016 0

Loyalists of former President Goodluck Jonathan are trying very hard to end the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 general elections, it was learnt Saturday. The loyalists especially former ministers and governors during former administration of Jonathan were said to be visiting different state chapters of the PDP to seek […]

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Leave me out of your frustration, Waziri tells Ribadu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2016 0

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs Farida Waziri has challenged her predecessor in the commission Malam Nuhu Ribadu to give account of billions of funds and assets recovered from suspects under his watch as EFCC boss and stop using her name for cheap political cards. A statement signed by her […]

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Governors and the politics of succession by Reuben Abati

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2016 0

The recent Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states threw up a number of issues about the politics of succession in Nigeria. In Edo state, you would think it was the then incumbent Governor Adams Oshiomhole seeking re-election. He campaigned more than the candidate.  He danced, waved the broom, his party’s symbol, far more enthusiastically […]

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BREAKING: NCC suspends data price hike

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission has suspended its directive to mobile network operators to increase the price of data. According to the NCC, the decision is as a result of the outrage that followed the announcement of the planned price hike. “Following the concerns that visited the directive to introduce price floor for data segment of […]

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Bag of Rice Crashes to N8,000 in Ebonyi State

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

A 50kg bag of rice is now selling for N8,000 in Ebonyi state, eastern Nigeria.This contrasts markedly with the over N20,000 price tag for imported rice. The cheering news was reported by spokesman of Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okoroafor  in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state on Tuesday.. Okoroafor is the Acting Director, Corporate Communication, CBN. He […]

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EFCC has no exclusive rights to any investigations – AGF Malami

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said on Tuesday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had no exclusive rights to any investigations, including matters relating solely to financial crimes. He also said his office received full briefing and gave backing to the arrest of some judges by […]

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CORRUPTION: Reps Renews Crisis With Obasanjo, Probes N100m Ex-President Alleged PHC Scam

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

Following allegation and counter allegations, the feud between the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and the House of Representatives, the later has made a drastic move to delve into the probe of an alleged N100 Primary Health Care Centre scheme fraud during the regime of the former President. According to the Nation Newspaper, the House of Representatives may […]

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FG to sanction erring firms over delay in ECA implementation – Ngige

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

The Federal Government of Nigerian has revisited the Employee Compensation Act, (ECA) of 2010, with a view to enforcing its implementation. Following the renewed commitment to get the act working. The government also said that it  would henceforth clamp down on public and private firms that failed to comply with the scheme. The Minister of […]