Presidential election tribunal adjourns Atiku Abubakar, PDP petition till July
The presidential election petition tribunal has adjourned till July, 1 to entertain a motion brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the June 11 proceedings of the tribunal.
Governor Abdulrazaq: It’s time to build Kwara for all
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said he is committed to build a state that works for everyone, irrespective of political differences.
Bloomberg: General TY Danjuma worth $1.2 billion, owns international hotels
The United States-based financial data media house, Bloomberg, says a former Minister of Defence, Lt.Gen Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), is worth an estimated $1.2bn (N432bn). This is the first time Danjuma’s net worth would be made public.
Gunmen kidnap 10 passengers on Akure-Ikire expressway
Some passengers, including the driver of a commercial eighteen-seater bus, were reportedly abducted along Akure/ Ikere Ekiti road by unknown gunmen.
IOM: 20,000 migrants rescued from Sahara in three years
Nearly 20,000 migrants have been rescued from the Sahara desert in Niger over the past three years, the International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday.
Enugu Assembly approves 15 special advisers to Governor Ugwuanyi
The Enugu State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 15 special advisers to assist Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in the discharge of his duties.
Governor Yari: I left no debt in Zamfara
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, the immediate past governor of Zamfara, has said that he left no debt or liability to the new administration of Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
Federal government’s revival of history subject in schools commended
Some Primary and Secondary school teachers in Bwari Area Council of the FCT have lauded Federal Government’s revival of History subject in Nigerian schools.
Tony Momoh: President Buhari still has enough time before naming cabinet
Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information, on Tuesday said there is no need for Nigerians to be anxious on the non-appointment of Ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari saying there is still enough time for that to be done.
Bench warrant: Innoson files motion of appeal, stay of execution
The chairman of Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, Innocent Chukwuma, has filed a notice of appeal and motion for stay of execution against the bench warrant order on him.
Boko Haram attacks Borno village, kills 20 farmers
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Ngamgam settlement about 50km east of Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area, Borno state, and killed 20 farmers on their farms.
Nigeria probes how helicopter picked man stuck in traffic
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is probing the circumstances that led to a man being airlifted from a busy street in Benin City, capital of southwestern Edo State.
NYSC debunks alleged kidnap of corps members in Ondo
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ondo State on Wednesday denied the news making rounds that ten of its corps members were kidnapped in the state.
President Buhari: Why I suspended Justice Onnoghen
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met with the leadership of the Afenifere, where he explained why the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was suspended before his voluntary retirement on May 28.
Senator Amosun breaks silence on arms importation
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun State, has denied illegally importing massive cache of AK47 assault rifles and ammunition into the country and handing them over to the police towards the end of his administration.
OAGF: Emir Sanusi never said Nigeria on the verge of bankruptcy
The Office of Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has denied media reports credited to the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi, that Nigeria was on the verge of Bankruptcy.
Governor Ganduje reappoints Abba Anwar as chief press secretary
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the reappointment of Mr. Abba Anwar as his Chief Press secretary.
Obas read riot act to Fulani herdsmen in Yorubaland
The Yoruba Obas Forum, an association of Yoruba monarchs, has sounded a warning to Fulani herdsmen involved in killings and other atrocities in Yorubaland.
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Police recruitment: Screening of 210,150 shortlisted applicants to begin July 1
The Police Service Commission has disclosed that it will on July 1st, commence the screening of 210,150 shortlisted applicants for recruitment into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
Senator Amosun: Allegations of arms stockpile, surrendering, laughable
Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has described as laughable, allegations he stockpiled firearms before the general elections and hurriedly handed them over to the police a day to handover.
NDLEA warns of alarming rate of drug abuse in Yobe
Yobe command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said future of youth in the state was in great danger except drastic measures were taken to check the excessive consumption of hard drugs.
Demolition: FCTA gives two weeks ultimatum to Lokogoma residents
In order to save lives, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has given residents of Lokogoma two weeks ultimatum to vacate structures built on waterways to give room for demolition and get the corridors cleared for water flow freely.
Afcon: Kenneth Omeruo sends Super Eagles to the knockout stage
Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter.
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Ola Aina: Great to provide assist for Odion Ighalo’s goal against Burundi
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is delighted to provide the assist which led to the team’s 1-0 win in Saturday’s AFCON 2019 Group B match against the Swallows of Burundi.
Lafarge Africa grows profit to N8.4 billion, divests from S’ Africa
Lafarge Africa Plc has announced N8.43 billion in operating profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, up 35 per cent from N6.26 billion in Q1, 2018.
Motorcycles banned in Addis Ababa
Motorcycles, known in Nigeria as Okada, will be banned from 7 July in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.
Afcon: Super Eagles not an easy opponent – Burundi striker
Burundi striker Abdul Razak has admitted that his side played against a tough opposition during Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations group B opening game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Alexandria stadium in Egypt.
Building materials prices skyrocket in Enugu
A survey conducted by the agency to some markets in Enugu metropolis on Saturday showed that there was an increase of between 10 per cent and 15 per cent in the cost of most of the materials.