Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke has yesterday called on the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to exclude his name from the list of those pencilled for trial bordering on money laundering in relation to the alleged Malabu oil scandal.
IJAW Youth Council Decry The Deplorable State of Roads In S’South and S’East
IJAW Youth Council, IYC, has complained of the deplorable state of roads in South-South and South-East regions and as well accused President Muhammadu Buhari of waging a political war against the regions.
Netherland PM Visits President Muhammadu Buhari
The Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte on Tuesday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. Mark Rutte and his delegates were received by the President himself before heading into a closed-door meeting at the President’s mini-conference office.
Abuses By Users, Insurgency Among Others Responsible For Bad Roads – Minister Of Works And Housing
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has attributed the causes of bad roads in the country to mostly abuses by road users, insurgency, among others, as some of in the country. The Minister stated this on Thursday at the 29th Meeting of the National Council on Works in Calabar.
Gov. Zulum Sacks HoS, Set Up Committee On Minimum Wage
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has sacked the State's Head of Service (HoS), Mohammed Hassan, and approved the appointment of Mr. Simon Malgwi as the new HoS.
Border Closure: ECOWAS Backs Nigeria's Decision
First Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament Hon. Ahmed Wase disclosed that the temporary closure of Nigeria’s land borders has improved the security situation within the country.
Despite Border Closure, GDP Grows By 2.28% In 3Q Of 2019 - NBS
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that the country gross domestic product (GDP) has grown by 2.28% edging 2.12% in the second quarter by 0.17%. The data which was released on Friday shows that the growth rate in Q3 of 2019 represents the second-highest since 2016.
Buhari Seeks The Amendment Of CAMA
President Buhari has transmitted a letter to the Senate seeking the amendment of the Company and Allied Matter Act (CAMA), 1990 to domicile power of business registration with the Attorney-General.
Resuscitate The National Animal Production Research Institutes, Prof Ahamefule Calls On FG
A Professor at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State has called on Federal Government to take urgent measures to revive the National Animal Production Research Institutes in the country.
AfDB To Grade Banks On Their Support To Women
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has urged banks to create better financial access to African women, saying that the AfDB will grade the banks on how well they financially support women.
FCTA To Demolish Illegal Structures In Guzape
The Federal Capital Territory Administration will demolish about 140 illegal structures in Guzape District.