The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has demanded from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC tevidences of revenue remittances into the Consolidation Federation Account between 2014 and 2019. This was made known at an investigative hearing on Tuesday in Abuja, the committee also demanded for NNPC’s audited account from […]
Month: May 2021
SEC set to downsize operational cost
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is considering reducing staff cost to make the commission more sustainable and improve on its revenue. The Director General of SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda made this known at an investigative hearing on revenue monitoring organised by the House Committee on Finance on […]
Police dispel claims of suicide bombing in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has denied claims that a suicide bomber blew himself up in the state. According to the Command’s Spokesperson, Loveth Odah, a police personnel identified as Idi Aminu died after he mistakenly detonated a grenade. Odah said the victim was rushed to the hospital where he […]
Imo Capital in turmoil following reported attack on police Headquarters, panic in Govt House
Residents of Owerri, the Imo capital run for their dear lives following attack on the Police Divisional Headquarters at Orji. Orji Police Divisional Headquarters is located at Okigwe Road, Owerri. A source told current matters that there is reinforcement of security personnel at the Imo State Government House due to […]
Patami calls for independent regulator, unbundling of NIPOST
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, i has called for the establishment of an independent regulator for effective operations of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). The Ministry also called for the unbundling of NIPOST to other commercial viable enterprises in line with global best practices. Minister of Communication and […]
Buhari orders postponement of FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered the postponement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday to honour the departed Military personnel. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) ,Boss Mustapha who disclosed this in a circular he issued on Monday in Abuja . The SGF said the […]
Ondo denies adoption of Oodua anthem, says state’s indigenous anthem different
The Ondo State government has debunked reports that it has adopted the Oodua anthem, saying that the indigenous anthem adopted by the state was distinct from Oodua anthem. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Mr Richard Olatunde,made this known in a statement on Monday in Akure. The […]
Hoodlums set another INEC Office on fire
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze-South local government Area of Enugu State was on Sunday night set on fire by yet to be identified group. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the local government, Mr Romanus Ezekwueme confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday. Ezekwueme said the […]
NDLEA seizes 36 blocks of cocaine valued over N8 bn
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has seized 36 blocks of cocaine, weighing 27.95 kilogrammes with a street value of over N8 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday […]
Nigerian Army reportedly has Acting Chief of Staff
Unconfirmed report says the General Officer Commanding GOC 1 Division Kaduna, Major- General Danjuma Ali Keffi has been appointed the Acting Chief of Army Staff by President Muhammadu Buhar following the death of Lieutenant General, Ibrahim Attahiru on Friday. . Attahiru and 10 other officers lost their lives in a […]