Adeosun suspends SEC DG

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 29th November 2017

NIGERIA’S Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has suspended the Director-General of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo. The minister said his suspension is to allow an unhindered investigation into allegations of financial impropriety levelled…

Smuggling, serious threat to Nigeria’s economy – Osinbajo

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 27th November 2017

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described smuggling as a serious threat to Nigeria’s economy, saying President Muhammadu Buhari had asked him to head a team to work out what ought to be done. He disclosed…

Immigration probes alleged extortion at Nigerian High Commission

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 27th November 2017

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has begun investigation into alleged extortion of international passport applicants at Nigerian High Commission in the UK. Spokesman of the NIS, Mr Sunday James, disclosed this in a statement…

Luxury cars, alcohol to attract special taxes in Nigeria

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 27th November 2017

Those with penchant for luxury products in Nigeria may have to have a rethink as they may soon be paying more for their high taste. The federal government plans to impose special taxes on such…

Yewande, ‘husband killer’, bags 7-year jail term

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 27th November 2017

Yewande Oyediran, a lawyer accused of stabbing Oyelowo, her husband, to death, has bagged a seven-year jail term for manslaughter. A former staff of the department of public prosecution in the Oyo state ministry of…

Buhari asks governors to pay workers’ salaries before Christmas

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 27th November 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governors to ensure payment of outstanding salaries to enable workers “smile to banks”, and happily celebrate the forthcoming Christmas. Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo state, confirmed this to state…

APC receives Atiku’s resignation letter

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 26th November 2017

The Adamawa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the receipt of the resignation letter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party. The State Secretary of APC, Alhaji Saidu Nera, confirmed the…

Boko Haram like dying horse – Buhari

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 26th November 2017

President Buhari says Boko Haram like a dying horse. Above Gov. Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa State; the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (who represented Buhari); HRH Lamido Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu…

Oyo state Government rehabilitates 100 schools with N2bn

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 26th November 2017

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of 100 public secondary schools across the 33 Local Government Areas as well as the construction of four compartments VIP toilets. The government also disclosed that…

Eagles’ 2018 W-Cup ticket, boost for teenage players abroad’

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 26th November 2017

Teenage footballer, John Olanrewaju Aborisade, has described the smooth ride of the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2018 World Cup as a feat that keeps inspiring Nigerian-born players abroad. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder in an…