Convicted Pension Fund Director Re-arrested
John Yakubu Yusufu, the former director of pension in the Police Affairs Ministry who was convicted on Monday but was given an option of fine, has been re-arrested by operatives…
NMA Moves to Curtail Frequent Industrial Actions in health sector
As a means of stemming the spate of industrial actions in the health sector, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced its intention to sanction appropriately, any affiliate or group…
FCT Minister Invites Canadians to Invest in Abuja Rail Project
Minister of Federal Capital territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed has urged Canadian investors to put their money in the ongoing multi-billion naira Abuja Rail Project. He extended the invitation during…
Military Wary About Boko Haram’s Ceasefire
Chief of Defence staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim has disclosed that the Military received the ceasefire notice announced on Monday by the Boko Haram Islamist sect with caution and will…
FG Asks Ezekwesili to Substantiate Claims or Apologize
Erstwhile Minister of Education and former Vice President of the World Bank in charge of Africa, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili goofed in her remarks about the depletion of the foreign exchange…
AFCON 2013: Eagles beat Ethiopia to advance to Quarter-Finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria who began their last group match against Ethiopia as favorites clinched their quarter-final berth with a (2-0) defeat of a resilient Ethiopian side which ended…
Reps Member Arraigned for Issuing Dud Checks
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Aliyu Gebi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Abba Mohammed of the Federal Capital…
Ezekwesili Maintains Claims, Challenges FG to Public Debate
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has reiterated the authenticity of the arguments she advanced during the convocation lecture she delivered at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Speaking at the…
South Africa to Investigate Killing of Nigerian
Outgoing South African High Commissioner, Kingsley Mamabolo has assured Nigerians that the South African government would investigate the recent killing of a Nigerian in South Africa. The Nigerian, Obinna Ugboaja,…
N39bn Scam: Ex-Pension Boss Gets 2-Years in Prison
Mr. John Yakubu Yusufu, one of those charged to court over the N39bn scam in the Nigerian Police Pension Fund, has been sentenced to a two-year jail term by an…