FG pledges $12m for global war against HIV, TB

By Agency Reporter Federal Government demonstrated its support and solidarity with the international community by making a financial pledge of 12 million Dollars to the Global Fund toward tackling HIV and Tuberculosis. Information about the pledge is in a statement by Mrs Toyin

Banks deny MTN, say we didn’t ask MTN to charge for USSD

By Lucas Ajanaku Commercial banks on Monday denied instructing MTN to deduct charges for USSD. In an advertorial, the lenders, acting under the aegis of Body of Bank CEOs said its attention had been drawn to a text message sent by the telco

Pencil production has begun in Nigeria, Sc & Tech Minister hails development

Grace Obike, Abuja An indigenous firm has commenced the production of pencils in the country using old newspapers. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said the firm has capacity to produce 2.4million dozens of pencils per annum which will surpass local

BREAKING: Fresh xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

By Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja There is a renewed attack on Nigerians living in South Africa, it was learnt. According to reliable sources, the attacks took place in  Mpumalamga. Already, the leadership of Nigerian Citizens South Africa  (NICASA) and the Nigeria Consular General to

Just in: Fed. High Abuja orders temporary forfeiture of Maina’s property

Following the effort of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to unravel alleged corrupt practices that held sway under Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina as the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), a Federal High Court, Tuesday, has ordered temporary forfeiture of

PSC appoints six DIGs, promotes 14 CPs to AIGs, 230 SPs to CSPs, others

By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIG) with two to proceed on pre-retirement leave. According to a statement by the Head, Press and Public Relations, of the Commission, Ikechukwu

Nwosu hails Gov. Ihedioha’s Chief of Protocol on Birthday

A financial expert turned Politician, Hon. Ambrose Nwosu has congratulated the Chief of Protocol to the Governor of Imo State, Hon. Chinaemerem Enweremadu as he celebrates his birthday on Monday, October 21, 2019. Nwosu described Enweremadu as a dedicated, disciplined and hard working

Reps frown at discrepancies in Accountant General’s budget

Tony Akowe, Abuja   The House of Representatives on Monday frowned at discrepancies in the budget presentation of the office of the Accountant General of the Federation while directing him to furnish the House with details of released to all federal agencies and

“Boko Haram is technically defeated”, I stand by my words – Lai Mohammed

Agency Reporter The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says he stands by what he said in 2015, that the Boko Haram terrorists have been technically defeated. The minister stated this on Monday when he paid a working visit to the

FG committed to free, compulsory basic education – Osinbajo

Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan   Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the federal government to free and compulsory education of the first nine years of a child school life across the country. He gave the commitment in Ibadan while speaking