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NDDC Probe: PDP accuses APC of plot to shield its leaders from ongoing probes
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has accused the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) of displaying high level of desperation to shield “its corrupt leaders and officeholders who have been implicated” in the ongoing probe…
Senate clears two journalists, 38 others as Ambassadors
Two journalists, Messrs Debo Adesina (Oyo) and Oma Djebah (Delta) are among a list of 40 non-career ambassadors-designate approved to represent the country on foreign missions by the Senate on Wednesday.
Two nominees from Niger…
NELMCO to sell 216 non-core assests of defunct PHCN
The Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) has announced plans to sell 216 non-core assets of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
The managing director of NELMCO, Adebayo Fagbemi, revealed…
Building Collapse: Umahi suspends Abakaliki Capital Territory Board
Following the collapse of a three-storey building under construction at the Nkaliki area of Abakaliki on Wednesday, Governor Dave Umahi has announced the indefinite suspension of members of Abakaliki Capital Territory Development…
25 burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Delta
No fewer than 25 persons were burnt to death on Wednesday when a tanker carrying petroleum products along the Benin/Sapele highway, around Koko Junction, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State exploded.
The tanker was said to…
Super Eagles forward, Kalu tests positive for Covid-19 in France
Super Eagles and Bordeaux forward, Samuel Kalu has tested positive for Covid-19 barely three weeks after returning to his base in France.
Kalu who was trapped in the Nigeria following the closure of international borders as a result of…
Covid-19: Kano cancels Eid-del-Kabir celebrations
In a bid to forestall possible spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, the Kano State Government has ordered the cancelation of traditional Sallah festivities, to mark Eid-del-Kabir celebrations in the state.
The State Commissioner for…
We’ve commenced work on Kano-Kaduna Rail line says Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says construction work on the multi-billion naira Kano-Kaduna section of the Lagos to Kano rail line has commenced.
The minister who disclosed this via his verified Twitter handle said worker…
FG to borrow N4.28 trillion in 2021 to fund budget deficit
The federal government intends to borrow N4.28 trillion in 2021 to fund its budget deficit.
This is according to the 2021-2023 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) and fiscal strategy paper (FSP) submitted to the national assembly on…
Ebonyi orders arrest of site engineer of collapsed building
A three storey building under construction has collapsed at the Nkaliki area of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
Though, no life was lost apparently because the workers were yet to resume work before the unfortunate incident. However, residents…