An Enugu based Non Governmental Organisation, the Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has expressed concern over abandoned and unimplemented federal capital projects worth N3.4 billion in Enugu State. A research consultant of WACOL, Dr Uzochukwu Amakom, made the disclosure in Enugu on Monday at a press briefing on findings of... Read more
The controversy that trailed Wednesday’s stalemate in the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting continued on Saturday, as representatives of the 36 states and Abuja accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of falsehood and deceit. The representatives, consisting mainly Commissioners of Finance and Accountants General, on Wednesday refused... Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, pledged to extend his anti-corruption effort across the African continent to sensitise Africans on the evil effects of corruption on societies. Femi Adesina, the president’s media aide, said in a statement that President Buhari made the pledge in his introductory remarks... Read more
The Lagos State government has revealed that the fuel tanker that was responsible for the explosion that claimed at least nine lives in the state was carrying twice its pulling capacity. The Mack tanker truck, loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control of its brake... Read more
An elder at the Ascension Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Koforidua was found dead in a room hours after he had lodged into a guest house at Aboabo, near Nkurakan in the Eastern Region, last Tuesday. The 60-year-old man identified as William Osae-Ansah , who is... Read more
Lead counsel to Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, suspected kidnap kingpin, better known as Evans, Olukoya Ogungbeje, has withdrawn from his client’s trial.In a statement he personally signed and issued on Wednesday, June 13, but release to the media yesterday, Ogungbeje said he was withdrawing due to “personal reasons.” Evans is being... Read more
Nigeria’s stylish soccer kit has been one of the major stories of the 2018 soccer World Cup. Since being unveiled in February, the kit has become a fashion item and have been voted the best jersey at the World Cup. Nigeria’s soccer federation claimed there were pre-orders of up to three... Read more
Two brothers, Meshach Felix and Chinecherem Felix have been arrested by the police in Lagos State for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old boy and demanding a ransom of N600, 000 from the victim’s parent before he would be released . The arrest of the suspects was carried out following a... Read more
Iceland players have been given the all clear to have sex with their wives as they prepare to square up against the Super Eagles in their second group game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. Iceland were very impressive in their opening game as they held South American powerhouse, Argentina to... Read more
The Super Eagles Dome will light up as football fans in Lagos cheer on the Super Eagles team as they faceoff Iceland in St. Petersburg stadium, Russia. The Super Eagles Dome will light up as football fans in Lagos cheer on the Super Eagles team as they faceoff Iceland in... Read more