Presidency decries impediments to Fed. Projects, Asks States to resolve land issues

  The presidency has warned that, henceforth, the Federal government might be forced to re-allocate projects elsewhere if any State government or communities create unnecessary impediments in the allocation of land or access to such lands for federal projects. The call was contained

Edwin Clerk devastated over younger brother’s death

Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja   IJAW leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has described the death of his younger brother, Major-Gen. Henry Clark (rtd), as devastating, shocking and heart breaking, especially for the very fact that the late brother was not sick. The late Clark reportedly

Buhari departs Abuja Monday for Russia-Africa summit in Sochi

  President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart Abuja for a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, from October 23rd – 25th The summit will focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and gas production. According

FG suspends MTN’ s N4 USSD charges

The federal government has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) to suspend the N4 per second imposed by MTN on subscribers to USSD access to banking services charges. The Minister of Communications Dr Ibrahim Ali Pantami gave the directive through a statement by his

Police arrest Ajah traffic ‘robber’

By Precious Igbonwelundu The police in Lagos have arrested 23-year-old Ayobami Adegbite for alleged armed robbery of passers-by in Ajah. Adegbite, according to the police, led a gang of armed miscreants who were terrorising road users along Adoh Ajah and UTC on September

Elder statesman, Anyanwu, bows out, aged 84

The Anyanwu family of Umueze, Chokoneze Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State has announced the transition of its patriarch, Professor Rowland Anyanwu, aged 84. Rowland Azubuike Anyanwu, a professor of international relations, played a prominent role in the politics of the Second

Fed. Govt earmarks $1.61bn for constant power supply – TCN

By Agency Reporter The Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Usman Gur says the Federal Government in collaboration with international donor agencies has set aside over 1.61 billion dollars to ensure constant power supply in the country. Gur, who is also

Madumere hails Gowon as he turns 85, calls him a ‘devout Nigeria’

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has joined other notable Nigerians to celebrate the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon as he turns 85. Prince Madumere’s congratulatory message was contained in a press release issued by his

Davido hails wife after Birth, says ‘I love you my strong wife!!!’

David Adedeji Adeleke, one of the high profile multiple award winning pop star is now a father as his heartthrob, Chioma was delivered of a bouncing baby boy earlier in the day. Davido who could not hide his ecstasy has praised his wife

El-Rufai raid another illegal rehabilitation centre in Kaduna

AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna   Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on Saturday led a raid on another illagel rehabilitation centre in Rigasa community, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. The raid is coming barely three weeks after a similar centre was