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

FG adjusts salaries of military, other security personnel

By Frank IKPEFAN, Abuja MEMBERS of the armed forces and other security outfits are to benefit from the consequential adjustment of workers’ salaries agreed by the federal government and labour on Friday. Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige told reporters in Abuja after the

Senate summons NDDC chief over N65b contract

Sanni Onogu, Abuja   THE Senate on Thursday directed the Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Enyia Akwagaga, to appear before it next Tuesday. Senate Committee on Public Accounts Chairman Matthew Urhoghide gave the directive following Akwagaga’s absence at a

NewsTrack PERSONALITY: This Corper Can Change any Child

This week, Ms Chinenye Alaozor, National Youth Service Corp member won our NewsTrack Personality. During our weeklong investigations on what goes on in some of the Creche, especially as it concerns the welfare and safety of these little innocent children in the hands

Just in: Bello’s running mate to be sworn in as Kogi State new Deputy Governor

In less than 12 hours after the removal of Simon Achuba as the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, the running mate to Gov. Yahaya Bello, Chief Edward Onoja in the forthcoming Nov. 16, governorship election, would be sworn in on Saturday as the

Banks lose N18.9 billion to fraudsters

Collins Nweze   THE funding positions of seven commercial banks are inadequate, the result of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stress test released on Thursday, has shown. The financial stability report signed by CBN Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Kelvin Amugo, showed

Sustain offensive against insurgents, Buratai urges troops

By Agency Reporter The Chief of Army Staff ,Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has urged troops on the frontline to sustain offensive against insurgents and other criminal elements in the country. Buratai gave the advice during operational visit to 44 Army Reference Hospital and the