Dubai-based consortium, AGMC on Tuesday presented a $20bn investment plan to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, for the Ogidigben Gas Industrial Park.
The consortium is made up of GSE&C of South Korea, China Development Bank, and Power China among others.
The Ogidigben Industrial Park is located about 60km from Warri, in Delta State and about 1km away from the operational base of Chevron Nigeria Limited.
When completed, the park will be connected...
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command on Monday dragged three commercial sex workers before a Grade 1 Area Court in Karmo, Abuja for assaulting and causing grievous harm to their fellow prostitutes.
The prosecutor, Zannah Dalhatu, told the court that Joy Opera and three others of Jabi Massalaci had on February 21, reported a case of assault against Helen Gabriel, Joy Johnson and Ene Ahmed of the same address at the Utako Police Station,...
Adakole, the young man who drank insecticide in Benue State a couple of months ago when news of the crash of popular ponzi scheme MMM-Nigeria broke has died.
Abujacitynews learnt that Adakole died from complications arising from the poisonous substance in Kubwa area of Abuja on Monday, February 20, 2017.
A family source said that the late Adakole could not recover his investment before his demise, even though MMM announced resumption of operations...
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Rattled by renewed outbreak of killings in Southern Kaduna despite the recent security measures to achieve sustainable peace in the area, the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has summoned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to Aso Rock Villa, Abuja for briefing.
A presidency source said that the Federal Government was highly disturbed by last week's killing of 21 people in Southern Kaduna.
Idris was expected to brief Osinbajo...
Saturday, 25 February 2017
During the week, the Orozo community in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja hosted the Consumer Protection Council, CPC to a town hall meeting on electricity challenges facing the residents.
During the meeting, the aggrieved consumers raised concerns over poor power supply and high energy bills.
CPC's intervention in electricity challenges in Orozo is expected to help curb violent conduct towards electricity officials from the Abuja Electricity...
The Federal Government on Friday approved the immediate sack of ten directors in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
A source close to the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika disclosed that the affected directors have already received their sack letters.
The sacked directors are Alhaji Salawu Ozigi (Director of Finance and Accounts), Dr. Joyce Nkemakolam (Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards), Barr. Aba Ejembi (Director...
Friday, 24 February 2017
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Friday, ordered the forfeiture of the 17 exotic vehicles recovered by the EFCC at the home of a former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Custom Service, Abdullahi Dikko Inde, to the Federal Governemnt.
Justice S.M Shuaibu gave the order while ruling on an ex parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking among other reliefs, the forfeiture of the vehicles to the Federal Government,...
The Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State on Friday ordered 44 students from various faculties to withdraw from the institution over poor academic performance and examination malpractices.
According to the university's spokesman, Mrs Lydia Legdu, at 22 students were advised to withdraw due to poor academic performance while 22 others were expelled for their involvement in examination malpractices.
“The university authority will not...
Following intelligence reports, the Nigerian Air Force on Friday destroyed a Boko Haram insurgents location at Tagoshe/Mandara mountain general area some ten kilometers south-west of Gwoza in Borno State.
According to the Director Of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, follow-up battle damage assessment indicated that the air attack was successful as confirmed by the declassified footage of the operation.
...
Thursday, 23 February 2017
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Thursday in Abuja held a peaceful demonstration at the South African High Commission and some South African companies to protest against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country.
During the march tagged ‘’NANS against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians,’’ the students gave the South African firms 48 hours to relocate from Nigeria.
NANS President, Mr Kadiri Aruna told the News Agency...
The Nigeria Police has launched a manhunt for the kidnappers of Johannes Behringer and Professor Peter Breunig, the two German archeologists who were abducted by gunmen on 22 December 2016 at Janjala area of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
At the time of their abduction, the Germans were working in collaboration with National Commission for Museums and Monuments on the relics of NOK Culture in Nigeria at an excavation site at...
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has announced the recovery of 17 luxury automobiles in a warehouse allegedly belonging to a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service NCS, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko Inde.
The anti-corruption agency said that two suspects Dantala Mohammed and Ahmed Balarabe were arrested at the warehouse situated at Nnamdi Azikiwe Street in Kaduna.
EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement...
The Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday at plenary, read four letters conveying the decision of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to veto four bills recently passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the Presidency for assent .
The bills are Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016; National Lottery Act (Amendment) Bill; Currency Conversion Forfeiture Bill Amendment Bill; and Agriculture Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund Bill.
The Acting...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday spoke for about three minutes in Hausa on phone with Governor Ganduje of Kano State while a prayer session was going on at Africa House, Government House, Kano.
When Ganduje asked about his health, President Buhari said "all thanks be to Allah; I am feeling better."
The conversation along with the prayer session was broadcast live on local radio stations in Kano.
An elated Gov Ganduje said that from...
An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Mansir Mohammed, a 40 years old driver to two years imprisonment and 12 strokes of cane for defiling a 10 years old boy.
The presiding judge, Alhaji Alhassan Kusherki ordered that the convict be flogged publicly with his offense made known to the spectators.
Mohammed was sentenced after pleading guilty to the charge of unlawfully having carnal knowledge of the minor.
“Based on his...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja met with ex-ministers from the Peoples Democratic Party, who served under his administration.
Those present at the meeting included former Minister of Information , Senator Patricia Naomi Akwashiki, former Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Minister of Aviation , Femi Fani Kayode, former Minister of Special Deities Saminu Turaki, Former Minister of Aviation Mrs Fidelia Njeze...
Fallen Patriot and hero, Lt Col Mohammed Abu Ali C/O 272 BN, aka Serikin Yaki (lord of war) has won the Sun's Nigerian Hero Award for the year 2016.
Ali's family also got cash support from Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.
Lt Col Abu Ali was killed at Malam Fatori in Borno State on November 4, 2016 in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists. He was noted for decimating the ranks of the insurgents in several...
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read a letter from Acting President Yemi Osinbajo requesting the confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
In the letter dated February 7, 2017, Osinbajo said that the request was pursuant to Section 231 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), I hereby notify you of the appointment...
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@ nafdacnigeria dis product purged the hell out of me.Checked Nafdaconline & no sign of reg.Wonder if dey even pay tax.
A consumer who ate the controversial Indian garri tweeted his experience with the product recently.
Meanwhile, NAFDAC has confiscated packets of the garri at a supermarket in Ikoyi, Lagos.
"NAFDAC officers visited the supermarket in Ikoyi today
26 packets of 500g each of the products were seized...
President Muhammadu Buhari needs more time to rest. So don't expect him back in town anytime soon.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said in a statement he issued on Tuesday said that further medical tests indicated that the president needed more time to rest and as such would not be returning as early as expected.
Adeshina also said that President Buhari thanked Nigerians for their prayers in mosques...
Monday, 20 February 2017
The Katsina State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has mobilized 65,000 of its members for a 7-day fasting and prayer session for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Katsina State CAN Chairman, Rev Nelson Onyeka Chukwu disclosed this in Katsina on Monday while addressing newsmen. He said that the prayers would be offered in seven churches including the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church at Kofar-Kaura.
Other...
The dual carriage way bypassing the University of Abuja permanent site was on Monday rendered impassable by students protesting the killing of a 200 level History student who was fleeing from armed robbers.
The victim, Simi Love was said to have been knocked down by a vehicle opposite the University of Abuja gate while trying to escape an armed robbery attack.
The students lamented the incessant armed robbery attacks which they have been subjected...
“ Look at all of the way the efforts that have been put in rolling back Boko Haram. There are many people who believe that if not for President Muhammadu Buhari, had PDP continued in this country in 2015, they would have taken over Aso Rock by now.”
The Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity , Mallam Garba Shehu made the above claim in Abuja on Saturday while addressing the advocacy group, Pro- Buhari Support for Good Governance...
Sunday, 19 February 2017
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICAN has given the Federal Government a one-week ultimatum to fish out the culprits responsible for the burning down of the Redeemed Christian Church of God ( Root of David Parish) at Dei Dei, an Abuja suburb, failing which it would mobilize its members for a nationwide protest.
The National President of YOWICAN, Daniel Kadzai , while conducting newsmen around the remains of the burnt church...
Saturday, 18 February 2017
Seven new bills have now become Acts of the National Assembly following their being assented to by the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, the bills are:
Oaths (Amendment) Act, 2017; Defence Space Adminis- tration Act, 2017; Veterinary Surgeons (Amend-ment) Act, 2017; National Film and Video Censors Board...
Operators of a baby factory located at Bukuru Park, in Jos North Local government area of Plateau State got more than they bargained for last week when the Special Task Force, STF on internal security in swooped on the facility.
Ten suspects were arrested during the operation including one pregnant woman, two women with infant babies ready for sale and seven men.
Parading the suspects at the STF Sector 2, near University of Jos, Bauchi road...
The Niger State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC has arrested two commercial vehicle drivers for allegedly raping and impregnating a 14 years old pure water hawker.
The suspects Mohammed Abubakar,22 and Adamu Umar, 25 are alleged to have committed the offense at Kasuwan Gwari Motor Park, in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Mrs Mariam Kolo, Director-general of Child Right Protection Agency, told the...
Friday, 17 February 2017
A Customary Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja has dissolved the marriage between one Joseph Danjuma and his wife because of her HIV positive status.
Danjuma, a farmer had approached the court to dissolve the marriage over his wife's insistence on unprotected sex.
“My wife got pregnant and put to bed in 2012; the child got terribly ill and died.
“Due to the ailment and death of the child, I insisted that my wife be tested of HIV, which the doctor did and...
Thursday, 16 February 2017
“ Going by the findings of this court, you, Benjamin Toma, mercilessly and in a calculative manner , took the life of your wife in cold blood .
“ You have not shown any remorse for your reprehensible act at the time of the incident and throughout the entire trial .
“ You were exhibiting such character traits that seem to suggest your deep conviction about the justness of your wicked and callous act.
“ In all of this , your two children are the ultimate...
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan at Nigeria House, London.
"I thanked them for visiting. I'm also grateful to Nigerians, Christians and Muslims alike, for their prayers and kind wishes for my health," he said.
...
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Justice Zainab B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Kano on Tuesday, ordered the forfeiture of the $9,772,000 and £74,000 recovered from a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Andrew Yakubu to the Federal Government.
A press release issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC's Head of Media, Mr Wilson Uwujaren explained that the order followed an ex parte application by...
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