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FG warns public officers against unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, May 25th, 2020

Acting Head of Service, Yemi-Esan By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA – The Federal government has vowed to deal decisively with any public officer revealing official information to the public without authorization. This was disclosed on Monday in a statement signed by Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, Director of Information, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of […]

[ICYMI] How teenage girl faked own death to avoid financial pressure from mother

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, May 25th, 2020

A teenage girl, Margaret Ikumu, 19, of Oni community in Oju Local Government Area of Benue, has faked her own death on social media to avoid financial pressure from her mother. A statement signed by DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, made this known on Sunday. Elkana said that […]

Biafra realization: We are not bordered by activities of saboteurs – Nnamdi Kanu

Posted by admin Biafra, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday said he and his pro Biafra group are not bothered by the activities of saboteurs and traitors working against the Biafra realization. Mazi Kanu, in a statement made available through IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said that […]

Uzoho dismisses rivalry with Akpeyi, Ezenwa but Okoye

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Femi Solaja with agency report Super Eagles’ first choice goal keeper, Francis Uzoho, yesterday dismissed any threats from the duo of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi but would rather be wary of Maduka Okoye when the international window resumes after the Covid-19 era. The lanky goal keeper who is expected to return action after […]

CAF’s $625,000 Largess for Enyimba, Rangers

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 25th, 2020

The financial burdens of Enyimba FC and Enugu Rangers may be lessoned as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) begins the disbursement of financial rewards to the teams that featured in this season’s continental clubs’ competitions. Together, the two Nigerian clubs will get $625,000. According to SportsVillage Square, the early disbursement of the fund by […]

Buhari amends Executive Order on offshore assets declaration

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Monday, May 25th, 2020

Davidson Iriekpen President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an amendment to the Executive Order 008 of 2018 on Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme (VOARS). The order gives all relevant persons and their intermediaries, who have defaulted in the declaration of their offshore assets, the opportunity to voluntarily declare and regularise their offshore assets, subject to the […]

Nigeria Records 1.87% Growth in Q

Posted by admin Economy Monday, May 25th, 2020

By James Emejo Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.87 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the first quarter of 2020 (Q1 2020), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated Monday. The performance recorded represented a contraction of 0.23 per cent compared to Q1 2019 and a contraction of 0.68 per cent compared […]

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with inauguration of projects

Posted by admin Governors, Lagos, State News Monday, May 25th, 2020

sanwo olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attains one year in Office on May 29, 2020. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Sanwo-Olu will embark on virtual and on-site commissioning of Housing, Education, Transportation and Road projects in fulfilment of his […]

EFCC urges Nigerians to expose foreign assets of corrupt politicians

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, National Politics Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Kingsley Nwezeh The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) weekend said it was prepared to provide business intelligence to prospective investors in order to build confidence in the Nigerian business climate. The anti-graft agency also urged Nigerians in diaspora to put more pressure on authorities and governments in their countries of residence to prosecute […]

Namibian President: At 57, AU has achieved democratic, self-governing, civil war-free Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, May 25th, 2020

By Adedayo Akinwale The President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, has commended the African Union (AU) for achieving what some thought would be impossible – a free, democratic, self-governing and most importantly an Africa without incessant civil wars. The Namibia President stated this on Monday in his message to commemorate AU at 57. He said […]