The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has commended its presidential aspirants for their exceptional display of patriotism and sportsmanship before, during and after the convention. The party gave the commendation in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan on Monday in Abuja. He said that the party appreciatedContinue Reading
The former Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, has congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for conducting credible presidential primary which saw former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerge as its flag bearer. Okeke told newsmen in an interview on Monday at Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government AreaContinue Reading
By Nwafor Sunday The outspoken governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, Monday threatened to quit the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking with Punch correspondent on Monday, Fayose opined that he would soon renounce his “membership of PDP any moment. After consultations, I will speak clearly to Nigerians”, he reportedly said.Continue Reading
The recapitalisation exercise recently announced by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) took a toll on insurance stocks in September with majority of them recording price depreciation. Data obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos showed that insurance equities dominated the losers’Continue Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly again on Monday postponed its resumption for plenary session earlier scheduled for Oct. 8 to Oct. 15. Newsmen report that the Assembly had on July 10 adjourned to Sept. 17 to enable members to go on their annual recess before it later rescheduled itContinue Reading
Former Senate President, David Mark, has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubabkar, on his emergence as the presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections. Mark in a statement by Aba Ejembi, Spokesperson of his Presidential Campaign Organisation made available to newsmen in AbujaContinue Reading
By Olayinka LatonaAS Nigeria celebrates her 58th independence anniversary, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on Sunday observed that Nigeria is a paradise compared to some other nations of the world. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God Speaking duringContinue Reading
……..Benue Govt vows to appeal judgment By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a suit the Benue State Government filed to challenge the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate its finances. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCCContinue Reading
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–SENATORS Dino Melaye and Ben Murray Bruce were yet to report to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command as at 12 pm, Monday,to honour invitation of the the Force Headquarters. The duo were invited to appear before the command’s headquarters, Monday,for subsequent interrogation following last Friday’sContinue Reading
Seven suspected secret cult members were on Monday arraigned in an Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court. The accused are: Olaogun Azeez, 18, Tijani Azeez, 22, Jelili Adeniyi, 20, Sulaiman Owolabi, 24, Murainan Shakiru, 25, Tunde Olanisa, 22, and Abinuwaye Abraham, 25. The prosecutor, Sgt. Abdulkareem Mustapha, said the seven were arraignedContinue Reading
