Terrorism: Court Sentences Four to Life Imprisonment
Four suspected members of the Boko Haram sect have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Shuaibu Abubakar, Salisu Ahmed, Umar Babagana-Umar and Mohammed Ali…
PDP Backed Legislators Fail to Oust Speaker
Efforts to oust Rt. Hon Otelemaba Amachree, incumbent speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, have failed, and the counterfeit mace smuggled in by the five anti-Amaechi lawmakers was…
UBA Launches Exclusive World Mastercard
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced the World MasterCard, which is the most exclusive card in the MasterCard staple. The introduction of the UBA World MasterCard is consistent…
Chaos in Rivers State House of Assembly
Five anti -Amaechi lawmakers, led by Hon. Evan Bipi, Tuesday, stormed the River State House of Assembly with thugs, bloodied the majority leader of the House, Chidi Loyd and smuggled…
Britain to Ban Boko Haram
The British Interior Ministry has revealed ongoing plans to ban the Boko Haram Islamist sect under Britain’s anti-terrorism laws. According to the Home Office, British-based extremists Minbar Ansar Deen, better…
Probe Looming in Assembly over 2.8bn Poverty Alleviation Fund
Some members of the National Assembly may be probed over the management of N2.8bn constituency projects’ funds allocated to eradication of poverty in the rural areas. This is because the…
Jonathan’s Reactions to Insecurity Irritating, Says Group
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on described President Goodluck Jonathan’s reactions to incidents of insecurity and strikes by the Boko Haram sect as irritating. They also reminded…
750,000 Graduates to Receive Training on Commercial Farming, Says Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that the Federal Government is to train a total of 750, 000 graduates on commercial farming through a new scheme…
Fashola Wants Action against Culture of Impunity
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Monday urged collective action against culture of impunity beyond merely speaking against it. The governor said this when he played host to renowned…
Nigerians Abroad Seek Waiver on Three-year Tax Clearance
Nigerians in the Diaspora who may be interested in bidding for public sector consultancy or contracting jobs back home in Nigeria are seeking a waiver of the three-year tax clearance…