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Headlines, Nigerian Police
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
By Soni Daniel The family of the former Inspector General of Police, Sir Etim Okon Inyang, on Wednesday, confirmed the passage of the non-nonsense police chief. In a statement made available to Vanguard in Abuja, the family confirmed that their father passed on at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos on Monday night. In the statement signed […]
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Economy, Headlines, Lagos, State News
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
The manager of Rumours Nightclub, Tobi Ashiru, has complained about the slow pace of business and the near absence of big spenders at the leisure facility. Ashiru told newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos that the lull had made most club owners to explore more creative approaches to boost their businesses. “One of the biggest challenges […]
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Africa & World Politics, Aviation, Headlines
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
It is illegal, says NCAA • Stranded passengers allege discrimination Emirates Airlines has rejected the Nigerian currency, naira, for payment by travellers to Brazil.The Dubai-based airline is rather demanding a credit card mode of payment from passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The development, which caught many passengers unawares, caused some of […]
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Corruption Politics, General Politics, Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Friday Olokor, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday could not commence the trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two others at a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, over alleged forgery. The FCT High Court was informed that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, […]
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Latest Politics
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Friday Olokor, Abuja Civil servants who have retired from the federal public service have demanded an upward review of the pension of civil servants nationwide in line with Section 173 (3) of the constitution. The retirees under the aegis of Association of Federal Public Service Retirees, said the constitution provided that pensions should be reviewed every five years or […]
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Gombe, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Gombe State Government says it has released N100 million for the payment of gratuity to workers who retired from service in 2012. The State Head of Civil Service, Dr Daniel Musa, on Wednesday said that N75 million would be used for payment of gratuities to 48 retirees while the remaining N25 million would be used in […]
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Headlines
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Samson Folarin A pastor with a Pentecostal ministry, Chinedu Rockson, has accused the management of Ilogbo Central Hospital in the Ajangbadi area of Lagos State of removing his wife’s womb and damaging her bladder during childbirth. Chinedu said the hospital also detained his wife over the payment of N50,000, adding that efforts to clear the […]
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Africa & World Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Buhari welcomes India’s $5bn investment — 28th September 2016 From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed a proposed investment of $5 billion in the Nigerian economy by an Indian business delegation visiting the country. Buhari said the Asian country had already invested $10 billion in the country. This was even as he said Nigeria […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

EFCC ill-prepared to handle corruption cases -Abdul Mahmud — 27th September 2016 By Chinelo Obogo Abdul Mahmud is a constitutional lawyer, poet and columnist. He is a former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) from 1990 to 1991, during which he was detained under Decree 2 at the Kirikiri Prison by the […]
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Edo, Elections, Governors, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Governor satisfied with election, in spite of minor irregularities — 28th September 2016 (By Paul Osuyi) Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole, who describes the ongoing election as peaceful, has said that Edo people were now ready to accept and celebrate democracy. Oshiomhole, who voted at exactly 11:16 am at Iyamho Primary School (unit 02 of […]