Category: General

$1m fraud: EFCC nabs suspected syndicate impersonating Olukoyede

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a one million dollars fraud.

The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a…

FG to evoke ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on striking doctors

The Federal Government says it will evoke the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for the number of days that they observed the nationwide industrial action.

Mr Ado Bako, the Assistant Director,…

Hajj: Gbajabiamila canvasses better treatment for pilgrims

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, has empahaised the need for reforms within the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to curb financial mismanagement, negligence and maltreatment of pilgrims.

Gbajabiamila made the call on Wed…

Africa Energy Bank: FG committed to meeting Sept. deadline

The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to meet the September deadline set out for the commencement of the African Energy Bank (AEB).

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), gave the assurance on Wednesday in A…

Lagos begins ‘Ounje Eko’ second phase Sept. 1

The Lagos State Government says it will begin the Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Market on Sept. 1.

The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Alau…