ICPC Probes Diversion Of COVID-19 Funds, Relief Material
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed it is investigating alleged cases of fraud in the management of COVID-19 funds. ICPC’s Director of Operations, Akeem Lawal, stated this during a virtual meeting the agency held with stakeholders on Thursday. The theme was “COVID-19 Funds Management and Monitoring: Preventing Slide into […]
Biafra War A Lesson To Entire World – Centre For Memories
The Centre for Memories, CFM, has asked the entire continents of the world to emulate the unity and doggedness of Ndigbo during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war, as they battle to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. It said this in a statement announcing the activities lined up for the 53rd anniversary of the Nigeria-Biafra war. Mr. Uchenna […]
Sokoto Attack: Buhari Orders Fierce Military Operation
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed fierce military operations against bandits in Sokoto State. Buhari gave the directive in reaction to the attack on residents of Sabin Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Reports had it that about 70 people were killed by the bandits who invaded five communities in Sabin Birni Local Government Area […]
FG Has No Power To Seize States’ Funds – Ekweremadu
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the Federal Government has no power to seize funds belonging to State Governments over the implementation of the recent order signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The President had signed an Executive Order which provides for full autonomy of the States Houses of Assembly and the Judiciary. Read […]
CDD Lists Buhari Govt’s Failures In Last Five Years
A frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Friday listed what it called some shortcomings of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in the last five years. CDD observed some “gaps” in the implementation of the anti-corruption programme of Buhari’s administration. CDD berated Buhari for his alleged tendency to condone corruption […]
Second Term: Buhari To Mark ‘Low-Key’ Anniversary – Presidency
The Presidency has said the anniversary to mark President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office will be “low-key.” This was disclosed in a statement posted by Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu on his official Facebook page. Shehu, who did not give reasons for the decision, however, said the achievements of the current administration will be reeled […]
Edo 2020: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Set For Final Showdown
With the adoption of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant of the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led faction of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the Edo State Governorship election primaries of the party slated for 22 June, the stage is now set for the clash of the titans, the final showdown […]
End Of The Road: 17 Sea Pirates Busted In Rivers
Operatives of the Marine Division, Rivers State Police Command, have arrested 17 sea pirates terrorising residents abutting the Egelegele River in Degema Local Government Area. Men of the Special Protection Unit , SPU; Base 5, Benin were ealier attacked by Sea Pirates early May at Egelegele River in Degema Local Government Area, which necessitated the […]
Thailand To Ease Restrictions, Shortens Curfew Hours
Thailand’s government said on Friday that it will further ease coronavirus restrictions by shortening curfew hours and allowing more businesses open next week. Starting from June 1, cinemas and theatres can reopen, but with no more than 200 people at a time and with strict social distancing measures. Read Also: Hungry Monkeys Storm Streets In […]
FG Dissolves Governing Councils Of UNIPORT, Maritime University
The Federal Government on Thursday dissolved the Governing Councils of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Governing Councils of N Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Bayelsa State, was also dissolved. This was revealed in a statement by Mr Ben Goong, a director in the Office of the Honourable Minister of Education. Goong quoted […]
Akeredolu Gives ₦47.6m Car Loan To Primary School Teachers
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Thursday, gave out ₦47.6 million as car loans to primary school teachers in the state. While presenting the cheques to the teachers in Akure at the Government House, Akeredolu explained that the same opportunity would be extended to other teachers as soon as the state became buoyant. The […]
US Layoffs Exceed 40 Million But Some Are Returning To Work
The number of workers filing for jobless benefits since the coronavirus arrived in the United States passed 40 million on Thursday while manufactured goods sales plunged even as signs emerged that people are returning to work. Job losses on that scale have not been seen since the Great Depression early in the last century, and […]