The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is not recruiting and does not own a Facebook account. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, who disclosed this in a disclaimer on Monday in Abuja, said…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Compliance Officers of banks to be diligent while discharging their duties. The commission also tasked them to ensure that they play active roles in tackling money laundering and other fraudulent financial…
By Tina Omoregie and Gloria Akudoro, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the governor of Niger State, Sani Bello, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi,and the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) National…
By Ayo Fadimu President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday condemned the ban on open grazing by Southern Governor’s Forum just as he has proposed starting ranching in consenting states in the country which according to the Presidency is the solution to…
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has received Disaster Risk Reduction specialised equipment for search and rescue of persons in distress, donated by the Japanese Government. Mrs Nneka Anibeze, the Special Assistant on…
By Taofeek LAWAL, Ibadan As part of its continuation to clampdown on illegal motor parks and garages in Abuja, officials of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services otherwise known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) in collaboration with FCTA Command…
By Anu Oyeleye, Ibadan In view of the current challenges of insecurity, infrastructural deficit, wholesome poverty, educational backwardness that bedevils Nigeria, various groups across the country have been clamouring for restructuring, power rotation and secession. However, Members of the Coalition…
By Moses Adeniyi The total value of funds expended by the Lagos State Government (LASG) on social intervention programmes has hit N269.82million within the space of one year; Nigerian NewsDirect has gathered. According to a report from the office a…
Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Lagos Ogun Joint Development Commission. The signing of the MoU which took place at…
The General Secretary of Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has revealed plans to decentralise football administration on the continent. Mosengo-Omba said talks were underway between Africa’s football governing body and FIFA to directly finance some of the activities…
