Reps to CBN: Implement Cashless Policy in Phases
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to implement the cashless policy in phases. The cashless policy was first introduced in Lagos last year…
Only Constitution Review Can Abolish Death Sentence — Adoke
Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke has declared that only through the review of the constitution would the death penalty, as is operational in the country, be…
Osun LGAs Agog for Omisore’s Campaign Tour
Even in his absence at the campaign tour, Osun indigenes last week trooped out in their thousands to support the 2014 governorship aspiration of Senator Iyilola Omisore. On Wednesday, residents…
EFCC Arraigns Suspected Oil Thieves
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned some suspected oil thieves, including Abu Ali Jibia, Akume Surprise, Boglo Babatunde, Umar Mohammed, Nafiu Hussain, Ibrahim Yakubu, Calvin Ajike, Alhassan…
Borno: 11 Boko Haram Leaders Captured
Eleven leaders of the Boko Haram Islamist sect, including one of those suspected to be behind the posting of online videos, have been captured in Borno, after men of the…
Tukur Inaugurates Interim PDP NWC, Promises Justice
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would always abide by the rule of law and sanctity of justice in its quest for socioeconomic development of the country so that it can…
FG Committed to Attracting Foreign Direct Investment, Says Minister
The Federal Government is using its foreign policy to attract foreign direct investment that will create job opportunities for Nigerians, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru has said. Ashiru…
Ikuforiji, Aide Re-arraigned, Get N1b Bail Each
Embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji and his Personal Assistant, Oyebode Alade Atoyebi were on Monday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting…
Anambra Presents Vehicles, Cheque to NDLEA
The State Government will join hands with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency-NDLEA to wage aggressive war against drug trafficking and consumption. Governor Peter Obi announced this while presenting five…
Premium Times Lied – Jerry Rawlings
Former Ghana President Jerry Rawlings has denied the report of online news medium, Premium Times that claimed he condemned the Nigerian Government while delivering an address in Abuja last Monday.…