The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested top officials of the Adamawa State University for selling a N13 million government-owned Toyota Land Cruiser as scrap. The commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with Premium Times. Mr. Uwujaren said the vice chancellor of the university, Shall David Joshua, and the […]
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Ex- Governor Akpabio hospitalised in Abuja after own car disobeyed traffic light, then crashed
August 31, 2015 
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A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, now Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, escaped death Monday morning after his car got involved in an accident along the Airport Road in Abuja. According to Premium Times, the accident occurred near the Bolingo Junction close to the Ship House, Abuja. A witness said Mr. Akpabio was moving […]
Continue reading Anti-corruption war is non-negotiable, Buhari replies Jonathan’s ministers
August 31, 2015 1 Comment
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday replied former Nigerian ministers who questioned the sincerity of his anti-corruption war, saying it is not intended to rubbish the name of anyone. The ministers, who served in the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, had in a statement cautioned against selective anti-corruption war and warned against labelling the Jonathan […]
Continue reading We performed well and were not corrupt, Jonathan’s ex-ministers tell Buhari
August 31, 2015 2 Comments
The ministers who served in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan have defended their performance, saying they did well in office and were not corrupt. The ex-ministers, Sunday, in a statement by Abubakar Suleiman, former Minister of National Planning, said “contrary to what the APC and its agents would rather have the public […]
Continue reading Presidency attacks PDP, says Jonathan’s economic achievements fake, as no economy can grow with corruption
August 30, 2015 0 Comments
The presidency has advised the Peoples Democratic Party “to stop its pathetic efforts to play down President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements in his first 100 days in office and bury its head in shame for subjecting Nigeria to the worst economic plunder through corruption in its recent history”. Reacting to a statement issued by the party’s […]
Continue reading How Nigerian Air Force plane crashed, killing all passengers, crew — Air Force
August 29, 2015 1 Comment
The Nigerian Air Force on Saturday said all passengers and crew on board the Dornier-228 aircraft were killed in the crash that occurred Saturday morning. NAF spokesperson, Dele Alonge, told Premium Times that while the number of passengers and pilot on board are yet to be ascertained, there were no survivors. Mr. Alonge in a […]
Continue reading Buhari will not marginalize any part of Nigeria – Presidency
August 29, 2015 0 Comments
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians for calm and has assured he will not marginalise any section of the country in subsequent appointments, the president’s senior special assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, said Saturday. Mr. Shehu said the appointments made so far were a “tip of an iceberg”, as more were coming. […]
Continue reading Atiku’s daughter sworn-in as Adamawa Commissioner of Health, forfeits salary and allowances
August 29, 2015 0 Comments
Dr Fatima Atiku, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and newly appointed Adamawa Commissioner of Health has forfeited her salary and allowances for use in revitalizing the health sector in the state. Fielding questions from newsmen in Yola on Friday after being sworn –in along with 21 other commissioners, Fatima, a Consultant, said she […]
Continue reading How we smuggle cocaine aboard flights – Arrested Arik Air staff
August 28, 2015 2 Comments
A staff of Arik Air has told the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency investigators how members of staff of the airline smuggle illicit drugs aboard flights. Oliver Chibuzor, a catering loader at the airline who has been arrested by NDLEA officials, said they subvert airport security checks by concealing cocaine in catering supplies. On Monday, […]
Continue reading NUC releases list of illegal tertiary institutions (See full list)
August 27, 2015 0 Comments
The National Universities Commission has released a list of illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria. The schools were published in the NUC’s weekly bulletin dated August 24. According to the bulletin, the NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, warned that those who patronise the schools, do so at their own risk. “Certificates obtained from these […]
Continue reading SSS charges former National Security officer Dasuki to court
August 25, 2015 1 Comment
The State Security Service on Monday announced that it has charged the immediate past National Security Service, Sambo Dasuki, over alleged “acts capable of undermining national security.” A statement Monday by an official of the Service, Tony Opuiyo, said Mr. Dasuki was charged for “possession of fire arms without license punishable under section 27(i)(a)(i) of […]
Continue reading I’m ready for probe, Okonjo-Iweala declares
August 24, 2015 0 Comments
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption drive, saying she was ready to subject herself to an unfettered government probe of her two terms in office. The former Minister, who was reacting to media reports that she was planning to build a multi-million dollar Okonjo –Iweala family […]
Continue reading Dear Buhari, Fashola spent N139m on two boreholes & N640m on car park – LASG
August 24, 2015 4 Comments
The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government The report, which was part of the awarded contracts by the Lagos State Tenders Board […]
Continue reading Despite Jonathan’s 16 years in power, ex-president’s Otuoke community begs for potable water
August 24, 2015 7 Comments
Despite holding various major leadership positions for 16 years where he had opportunities to better the life of his people, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan could not provide potable water for residents of his home community in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The water scarcity in Otuoke is similar to that of many parts […]
Continue reading ICC investigates Oba of Lagos for anti-Igbo remarks
August 23, 2015 2 Comments
The International Criminal Court has commenced investigation of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, for statements made about the Igbo’s in the build-up to the Lagos governorship election. In the statement, available on line, Mr. Akiolu vowed that Igbos in Lagos who voted against his preferred candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, would sink in the Lagoon. Mr. […]
Continue reading PDP Commences e-registration of members
August 23, 2015 0 Comments
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has resuscitated the online system for registration of party members across the country. The party said Edo State would be used as a pilot for the project, a development that has resulted in the deferment of earlier scheduled congresses in the state. The PDP […]
Continue reading Everybody in my Chelsea team are out of form, I’m not happy at all – Mourinho
August 22, 2015 2 Comments
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has declared that everybody at the club was out of form, including himself. The Blues were given a 3-0 thumping by Manchester City last Sunday and are yet to win any Premier League game this season – the club’s worst start in the Roman Abramovich era. Mourinho revealed that since then, […]
Continue reading Hospitals free to treat all accident, gunshot victims – Police IG
August 22, 2015 0 Comments
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has urged doctors to treat accident and gunshot victims without seeking police clearance. An earlier directive that had been in place for years required gunshot victims to present police clearance before receiving treatment, a move authorities hoped will help in arresting fleeing criminals. A statement by the Force […]
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