Zambian Ex-president Stripped of Retirement Benefits
Zambia's government has withdrawn retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu following his decision to return to active politics. Mr Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in…
Cattle Traders Accuse Gov Otti of Making False Claim Over Decomposing Corpses’
The Northern Community in Umuchieze Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State has appealed to Governor Alex Otti to allow them to reside inside the market. The…
Court Stops Fubara’s Removal, PDP Governors Consult Wike
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Isiokpo, on Wednesday, issued an interim order restraining the Rivers State House of Assembly from proceeding with the planned impeachment of Governor Siminalayi…
N5.09bn Budget Allocation for Presidential Yacht Stirs Controversy
The N5.09 billion allocation for a presidential yacht in the Federal Government’s N2.1 trillion supplementary budget has sparked controversy. The yacht is listed under the Nigerian Navy’s proposed capital expenditure…
EFCC Bans Sting Night Operations After Outrage Over OAU Students’ Arrest
In line with the newly-revised procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Chairman of the anti-corruption body, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has…
Falana Calls for Arrest, Prosecution of Police Officers Who Brutalised Nlc President in Imo State
The Human rights activist, Femi Falana has called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure that officers who allegedly brutalised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe…
FG to Pay Federal Workers N35,000 Wage Award Apart From Salaries.
The Federal Government is to pay federal workers N35,000 wage award separately a director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) said on Tuesday. The funding…
FG Budgets N552.6bn for Arms, Anti-terror Fight.
The Federal Government has set aside N575.6bn in its special funding budget to boost the fight against insecurity and prosecute the ongoing anti-insurgency war. Under this, a total of N184.25bn…
