Ex-Ebonyi Gov, Elechi, Quizzed By EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday invited former Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State for interrogation. A source at the EFCC told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that Elechi arrived at the commission’s office at…
Marginalization: Enugu North Makes Case For Okey Ezea
Enugu-North Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to other zones in the State to support the nomination of Barr. Okey Ezea for ministerial appointment. Ezea was the 2015 governorship candidate of the party in Enugu State. In…
Insurgency: Buhari Orders Release of $21m To Joint Task Force
Amid claims by leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that former President Goodluck Jonathan left an empty treasury, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the release of $21 million (N4.2 billion) out of the $100 million pledged…
Again, Ezugwu Raises The Alarm Over Threat To His Life
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate for Enugu North senatorial district of Enugu State at the recently  concluded general elections, Chief Willy Ezugwu has again raised alarm over threats to his life. Ezugwu who spoke to our correspondent said…
Despite Restraining Court Order, Eko Disco Mulls Increase in Electricity Tariff
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company on Saturday urged electricity consumers to brace up for upward adjustment in tariffs to partly meet reality of the prevailing economic situation. Oladele Amoda, the EKEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, made the plea in Lagos at…
APC Bows To Saraki, Accepts Him As Senate President
In what appears to be an end to stiff resistance to the will of the Nigerian Senate in electing its leaders, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the party had accepted Senator…
Man Trekking For Buhari Declared Missing
A middle-aged man who left on foot, trekking to Abuja from Bauchi, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari has been declared missing by the police. A statement by DSP Haruna Mohammed, Bauchi Police Command’s spokesperson, noted that…
Again, VP Osinbajo Locked Out of Buhari’s Top Security Meeting
All appears not to be smooth between President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as it relates to national security matters. President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with some security chiefs to marshal the country’s…
Enugu Assembly Set To Impeach Governor Chime
Days to the expiration of his tenure as a Governor, members of the Enugu State House of Assembly on Monday kick started impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Barrister Sullivan Chime. The governor was accused by the lawmakers of high handedness and corrupt…
Experts Brainstorm On Journalists’ Safety Thursday, As IPC Releases Attacks Report
A meeting of media experts and institutional stakeholders will take place in Abuja onThursday April 30, 2015 to deliberate on the safety of journalists and emerging issues in conflict in Nigeria. The participants will include the leadership of the Nigeria…
Ondo Deputy Governor Impeached
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, has been impeached by the State Assembly. He was removed Monday morning following the submission of the report by the seven-man panel headed by Mr. Olatunji Adeniyan on the allegations leveled against him. Twenty…