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  • PDP chairman, others remanded

    The Federal High Court in Benin has ordered that the Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, Chief Dan Orbih, be remanded in prison custody if he failed to perfect his bail. The court had on Thursday granted the Orbih and Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the 2016 governorship candidate, bail in the sum of N10 […]
  • Buhari appoints Musiliu Smith, ex-Justice Clara Ogunbiyi for PSC

    Musiliu Smith, a former inspector-general of police, and Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, a former justice of the Supreme Court, have been named by President Muhammadu Buhari into the Police Service Commission (PSC) as members. Smith will serve as chairman. If he gets the nod of the Senate, he will replace Sir Mike Okiro, also a former […]
  • The Economy: Facts Are Stubborn Things – Presidency

    Some people have made it a pastime to talk as if there is no silver lining in the sky as far as the Nigerian economy is concerned. They carry on as if it is doom and gloom all the way, a thoroughfare of woes. This they do, to hoodwink the public, and peradventure gain political […]
  • Why We Are Showcasing FG’s Projects Nationwide – Minister

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the present administration decided to showcase its various projects across the country in response to critics who said the administration has not done anything to impact positively on the citizenry since assuming office The Minister stated this in Oyo Town on Tuesday when […]
  • Right of Reply: Obasanjo is an “Economic Saboteur”

    It has come to the attention of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo that a statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari, apparently without correct information and based on ignorance, suggested that $16 billion was wasted on power projects by “a former President”.  We believe that the President was re-echoing the unsubstantiated allegation against Chief Obasanjo by his own predecessor […]
  • Saraki vs IGP Idris: Senate delegation meets Buhari at Aso Rock

    President Muhammadu Buhari exchanges pleasantries with the President of the SEnate Dr Bukola Saraki as he arrives the meeting hall President Muhammadu Buhari and President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with 10-man senate delegation raised to address the ongoing impasse between the Senate President Bukola Saraki […]
  • Buhari Label Obasanjo,Others “Economic Saboteurs”… Hail Abacha

    President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said those who mismanaged Nigeria’s economy in the past, through fraudulent electricity projects and misuse of revenue earnings from oil, had no love for the country. Receiving members of the Buhari Support Organisations (BSO) led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali, at the Presidential Villa, the President […]
  • 15 Revenue-Generating Agencies Fail To Account For N8.1t between 2010 and 2015 – Minister

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said 15 revenue generating agencies of the federal government failed to remit N8.1 trillion to the Federation Account between 2010 and 2015. The Minister made the disclosure in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday while commissioning the Channelization, De-silting, Flood Control and Development of Okoko and […]
  • Mikel Arteta agrees to become new Arsenal manage

    The former Gunners midfielder’s return to the club is set to be announced in the coming days as he prepares to replace Arsene Wenger Mikel Arteta has agreed in principle to replace Arsene Wenger and become the new manager at Arsenal. Goal understands that, while no contract has yet been signed, the announcement of Arteta’s […]
  • PDP to Buhari:”Ekiti people will reject APC, a party of bloodshed, hunger,hopelessness”

    The Kolapo Olusola Campaign Organisation (KOCO), the campaign organization of the Ekiti State Deputy Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Prof Kolapo Olusola has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must win the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State as “wishful thinking”, saying; “Ekiti people will never […]
  • UBA Innovates with another first ‘UBA Learn’ targeted at empowering students 

    The pan-African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa(UBA) has introduced a unique and innovative product, called ‘UBA Learn’ targeted at helping students achieve all round academic success. The Product, an online Learning Platform for students powered by Roducate, was launched yesterday, May 17, 2018 with particular emphasis on helping students within the age range of 5-16years and 17-24 attain […]Read More
  • NEC Approves $650M Seed Funding as FG Establishes Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), which is to be managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and invested specifically in critical road and power projects across the country. The National Economic Council (NEC) has also, today, May 17, 2018, authorised the initial transfer of $650 […]