World Football Governing body( FIFA) says it will establish two new Women’s Football Tournament FIFA made this known Friday at its council meeting in Doha, Qatar. According to a statement on it website, the Olympic Games Women’s tournament will also be expanded to accommodate more teams. It added “For women’s […]
Year: 2022
Religious Pilgrimage: Government Support Is Key, Says Pam.
By Ukamaka Okafor, Abuja. The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Reverend Yakubu Pam, says that Holy Pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims are key and they should continue receiving support from all tiers of government. Reverend Pam stated in a Voice of Nigeria Radio Programme, in Abuja, that the […]
PDP Primary: Dekor Floors Yamaabana In Appeal Court.
The member, representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor has again defeated Legborsi Yamaabana at the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State […]
So far, we have recovered N30 bn from former Accountant General, Idris – EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has so far recovered a total of N30 billion from former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris. Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this Thursday at the 62nd briefing organised by the State House Presidential team , at the […]
NDDC:Lauretta Onochie,13 others screened.
The joint committee on Niger Delta of the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday screened Lauretta Onochie for the position of Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The committees also screened 13 other candidates for board positions in the commission, during plenary in Abuja. President Muhammadu […]
Ekweremadu to Court: EFCC behind my travail in UK.
……moves to secure properties ordered for forfeiture By Pearl Eberechi Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of being responsible for his continued detention in the United Kingdom, UK. Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice were arrested by the London Metropolitan Police […]
Former Senator Lee Maeba: ”My home invasion politically motivated.”but Police Commissioner says Invasion was staged by you.
Former Senator and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, Rivers State, Lee Maeba has said that his life was being threatened as thugs broke into his house in Port Harcourt. He states that this was a political attack. He accused the Rivers State Commissioner of Police of […]
At last, Second Niger Bridge opens to public
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to cooperate with traffic managers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Yuletide. FRSC sector commander in Delta, Bassey Esiet said in a statement on Wednesday that the corps would collaborate with relevant agencies to avert the usual gridlock […]
FEC approves Finance Bill for NASS Consideration, Passage
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, approved the Finance Bill 2022 for transmission to the National Assembly for consideration and passage. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed who disclosed this while briefing State House Journalists, after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice […]
IPOB separatists enforce Sit – at – home in Ebonyi market, raze vehicles, chase traders , buyers away.
Gun wielding Biafra separatists on Wednesday set ablaze a vehicle and some motorcycles at Nwakpu market in Ndufu Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Current Matters gathered that the gunmen all dressed in black stormed the market,shot sporadically in the area which is few metres away from […]