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Subsidy probe: 17 oil firms reject indictment

Another twist was added to the ongoing controversy over the probe of N2 trillion fuel subsidy undertaken by the House of Representatives as 17 oil companies have faulted their indictment by the House Committee report. The Farouk Lawan-led committee had indicted 18 oil companies and concluded that they were guilty of mismanaging about N41 billion. […]

Navy raids beach, recovers hard drugs from hoodlums

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s waterways, the Nigerian Navy on Saturday raided the Marine Beach and its environs, arresting over 20 hoodlums and impounding hard drugs from them. Other places raided were the Leventis Road, Dockyard Road, and places around rail crossing line behind the beach. The naval authorities said all sorts of […]

26 African countries may miss 2015 EFA goals

The African Network Campaign on Education for All has raised the alarm that more than 26 African countries are likely to miss the Education for All 2015 target unless governments of member states demonstrate greater political will. This comes as African ministers of education begin a week-long meeting in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, today (Monday). Programme […]

Govs, ministers’ firms involved in subsidy scam — Rep

A member of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Subsidy Management, Dr. Ali Ahmad,  has alleged that companies owned by  past and serving governors, ministers and top politicians were involved in the fuel subsidy scam. The  Farouk Lawan House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Management of Fuel Subsidy had in its […]

Boko Haram shifts attention to the Niger Delta as security operatives, ex-militants heighten surveillance

There were indications on Sunday that security operatives in the Niger Delta had been placed on the alert following reports that Boko Haram was planning an attack on the region. Our correspondents learnt that the police, the Joint Task Force and the State Security Service had begun special collaboration in their efforts to clamp down […]

April 23, 2012 by Agency Reporter General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday said world leaders had failed in their quest to restore global peace and resolve conflicts. Adeboye made the statement when he was hosted to a day of tributes,  tagged ‘This Is Your Life’, by interfaith […]

Five Nigerian drug traffickers arrested in India, Malaysia

Five Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly trafficking in drugs in India and Malaysia. A 35-year-old Nigerian, Uche Sylvester, who used to traffic drugs between Mumbai and Delhi, was arrested in the capital and 100 grams of cocaine was recovered from him, the Times of India reported on Sunday. Sylvester was arrested near the Delhi […]

Light bulb with 20-year life unveiled in US on Earth Day

WASHINGTON (AFP) – A prize-winning, super-energy-saving LED bulb from Dutch electronics giant Philips said to last over 20 years went on sale Sunday to coincide with Earth Day. The bulb that won the US Department of Energy’s “Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize” was available from retailers for $50, down from an initial $60 price tag. The […]

Govs meet on N304bn deductions by FG

BY HENRY UMORU ABUJA- THE 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, will today meet in Abuja to deliberate on the lingering problem of heavy deductions by the Federal Government from the Federation Account in the name of fuel subsidy. Director-General of Forum, Asishana Okauru, told Vanguard, yesterday, that issues […]

N1.1trn Subsidy Fund Scam: NNPC dares CBN, Reps; wants proof

By Emmanuel Aziken, Clara Nwachukwu, CLIFFORD NDUJIHE, aDEMOLA aKINYEMI, Yemi Adeoye & Mike Eboh LAGOS—Ahead of tomorrow’s commencement of debate on the report of the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the utilization of petroleum subsidies, industry and political stakeholders were weekend separately upbeat and muted over alleged errors in  the recommendations. The Nigerian National […]