Tuesday 16 February 2016

67 bags of drugs seized in Kaduna

The police in Kaduna State on Monday intercepted 33 bags of hemp, as well as 34 baskets of other hard drugs in Kaduna town, the state Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu, said.

Naira falls to N345 against dollar in parallel market

The naira yesterday exchanged at N345 to the dollar in the parallel market. The exchange rate  volatility worsened thereby forcing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to devalue the official exchange rate to narrow the gap between it and the parallel market.

Buhari sacks 26 heads of government agencies

Eight months, 17 days after taking office, President Muhammadu Buhari disengaged yesterday, 26 Executive Officers of government agencies.

Monday 15 February 2016

Lawyer docked for N3.4m fraud in Calabar

A lawyer, Mr. Ezechi Okereke, has been arraigned in the Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross River State, for allegedly defrauding one Mr. Enwono-Abasi Emmanuel Eyo of N3, 450, 000.

Dabiri-Erewa appointed SSA on foreign affairs

A former member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was on Monday appointed the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora.

Julius Agwu turns Evangelist, wins souls for Christ


Nigerian ace comedian and singer, Julius Agwu says he is now an evangelist, winning souls for Christ with his talents.

Liverpool set to announce signing of Matip

Liverpool are set to announce the signing of Schalke defender Joel Matip on a pre-contract agreement later today according to various reports in the English media.

CHELSEA SKIPPER TERRY TRAINS AHEAD OF PSG TIE

John Terry took part in Chelsea's final training session ahead of the club's Champions League tie with PSG, despite suffering a muscle injury against Newcastle United

Bello sacks Accountant General, Perm Secs

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Monday directed all the permanent secretaries and heads of parastatals in the state civil service to immediately proceed on compulsory leave.

Eden Hazard hints at summer exit

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has reignited speculation over his future by saying it would be difficult to rebuff an approach from Tuesday night's Champions League opponents Paris St Germain.