FG to scrap SURE-P, amnesty programme

The Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) may be scrapped from next year, going by provisions in the Federal Government’s 2016-18 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), currently awaiting endorsement of the Senate.

The 20th Olu of Warri and the burden of expectations

LAST Saturday’s coronation of the 20th Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli in Ode-Itsekiri was one with a difference. It was peaceful.

EFCC: Dasuki diverted cash to buy houses in Dubai, London

The Federal Government yesterday clarified its position in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Mohammed Sambo Dasuki before the High court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

NYSC cancels terminal parade in Ebonyi over bomb scare

The Terminal parade for the 2015 Batch B stream two National Youth Service Corp, (NYSC) members deployed to Ebonyi State was Wednesday put off following a bomb scare at the camp ground.

MFM varsity to kick off Monday

The Mountain Top University (MTU) will join 60 other existing private universities as at its official inauguration comes up Monday next week.

Akwa Ibom Creating 10,000 Jobs

Akwa Ibom State Government has begun the process of creating 10, 000 jobs aimed at reducing youths’ unemployment in the state by 50 percent in 4-5 years.

Xmas Bonus: Workers Laud Ambode Over 25% Increase

Workers under the employ of the Lagos State Government today lauded the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode over the payment of 25% of basic salary as End-of-the-Year Bonus to them including employees of local governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board.

Oshiomhole Goes Spiritual Over Unfinished Projects

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, weekend, invoked the “precious Blood of Jesus” to destroy any attempt to disrupt ongoing projects in the state by persons he described as enemies of progress, vowing not to abandon any project before his exit in 2016.

Pensioner, 75, dies 'months after being bitten 50 times by rat as she slept in care home'

A pensioner died three months after allegedly being bitten more than 50 times by a rat as she slept at a council-run care home.

Bolt to warm up for Rio 2016 at London Games

Usain Bolt is to warm up for the Rio Olympics by competing at the London Anniversary Games in 2016.The double Olympic champion at 100m, 200m and 4x100m, Bolt will return to the track where he won those titles at London 2012.