CDD holds Electoral Integrity Conference in Abuja!
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has held a two day conference in Abuja as Nigeria prepares for 2019 elections. The conference according to Shamshudeen Yusuf, Programme Officer, CDD was…
Osun Poll: Adeleke Files Petition at the Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Candidate in the just concluded election in Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the outcome of the…
Senate probes alleged $3.5bn subsidy recovery fund
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate $3.5 billion Subsidy Recovery Fund, allegedly created by “the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and solely…
“Availability of Handwashing stations can stop the spread of diseases in public places” – Priscilla Achakpa
National Coordinator,WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COLLABORATIVE COUNCIL (WSSCC) in Nigeria Dr Priscilla Achakpa has reiterated the benefits and importance of handwashing stations to the overall well-being of the citizens particularly…
Firm plans 1000 jobs for Bayelsans, promises $5m investment
A firm called Safewater Energy and Environmental Restoration, SWEERGLOBAL, Tuesday, disclosed plans to create 1000 jobs for people in Bayeslsa State. This was made known by the founder and Chief…
BREAKING NEWS: The Senate Passes Electoral Act No 6 Amendment bill into Law!
The Senate has finally passed the most anticipated Electoral Act No. 6 (2010 Amendment) Bill 2017 into law. Read the amended contents below: 1. There shall now be full biometric…
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65
Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen has died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Monday afternoon. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. announced that he died in Seattle at 65 years old. Allen’s sister, Jody,…
SERAP condemns Buhari’s travel ban on 50 Nigerians; says it’s illegal, repressive
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said that “The order banning 50 alleged high-profile corrupt Nigerians from travelling abroad without any legal basis and a judicial authorization is…
EFCC seizes N1.1b gold at Abuja airport, goes after four suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized gold worth about $3, 131, 412.39 (N1, 127, 308, 460.39) being allegedly exported to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, illegally. It named…
FG to commence N5000 cash transfer through NIPOST in Benue, Anambra, Nasarawa
The Federal Government would soon commence payment of N5, 000 to vulnerable Nigerians in three states using the newly introduced financial services of the Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) for the…