FG reacts to attack on AIG, says bandits seeking to score psychological point
The federal government has reacted to the attack on a convoy of Audu Madaki, an assistant inspector-general of police. Madaki, who is in charge of zone 12 police command, was said to have been shot along the Kaduna-Abuja road on Tuesday. Although the AIG is said to be alive, his orderly was […]
Documentary on bandits: NBC fines Trust TV, MultiChoice, TSTV, StarTimes N5m each
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed fines on Trust Television, MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, TelCom Satellite Limited, and StarTimes Limited for airing a documentary on banditry. Balarabe Ilelah, director-general of the NBC, announced the development in in a statement on Wednesday. Trust TV, an organisation affiliated to Daily Trust newspaper, had aired a […]
I’m taking a break from legal practice, says lawyer in Olanipekun/Ajumogobia ‘influence peddling’ row
Adekunbi Ogunde, a partner in the law firm of Wole Olanipekun, chairman of the Body of Benchers, says she has decided to take a break from legal practice. Ogunde had, in June, admitted to sending an email to SAIPEM Contracting Nigeria Ltd, soliciting a brief. Despite being aware that the law firm […]
NBC fines Trust TV N5m over documentary on banditry
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a N5 million fine on Trust Television over a documentary on banditry and terrorism in the north-western part of the country. The TV station, an organisation affiliated to Daily Trust newspaper, aired the documentary entitled ‘Nigeria’s Banditry: The Inside Story’, in March. The British Broadcasting […]
FG confirms procurement of N1.14bn worth of vehicles for Niger Republic
The federal government has confirmed the procurement of 10 vehicles worth N1.14 billion for the Niger Republic. Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, said this on Wednesday after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. The minister said Nigeria has a policy […]
FEC okays development of $2.59bn Badagry deep seaport
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved $2.59 billion for the development of Badagry Seaport under a Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Mu’azu Sambo, minister of transportation, gave the update at the FEC meeting on Wednesday. Sambo said the port would be operated for 45 years by the developers, after which Nigerians would take […]
Our Two Kobo podcast: Marriage — Is love enough?
People have various reasons for starting a relationship, which may or may not lead to marriage. Usually, love is the spark that lights a lifetime of companionship flamed by shared interests and life goals. But sometimes, love may come second place or other distant positions. But is it enough to be the […]
NBA to petition NJC over imprisonment of Inibehe Effiong, says he wasn’t given fair hearing
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it may write a petition against Ekaette Obot, Akwa Ibom state chief judge, over the imprisonment of Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer. Last Wednesday, Obot sent Effiong to prison after the lawyer reportedly protested against the presence of armed policemen in court. The human rights lawyer […]
OPEC+ raises September output target by 100,000 bpd
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to raise global oil output, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. The group disclosed this at the end of the 31st OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting held on Wednesday. The oil cartel added a minuscule 100,000 […]
Oshiomhole on Muslim-Muslim ticket: Those on trial for corruption now new voice of Christianity
Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Nigerians must be wary of those trying to cause a religious war in the country over his party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The former Edo governor spoke in a chat with Arise TV on Wednesday. Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, picked […]