Henry Chibueze, notorious kidnapper, robber, killed in gun battle with police
News
March 2, 2017
Henry Chibueze, notorious kidnapper, robber, killed in gun battle with police
*Chibueze the Vampire killed over 200 people – Police The Nigerian Police paraded the body of the notorious kidnapper and…
Nigeria up for stronger judiciary as Onnoghen becomes substantial CJN
General News
March 2, 2017
Nigeria up for stronger judiciary as Onnoghen becomes substantial CJN
*Says special corruption courts possible The nation may have finally moved into a state administered justice as Justice WSN Onnohghen,…
MTN targets NSE listing in September next year
Business
March 2, 2017
MTN targets NSE listing in September next year
Africa’s biggest mobile-phone operator is moving closer to a listing on the Nigerian exchange, a move that could help it…
Nigeria now very safe as all security challenges surmounted – FG
Defence
March 2, 2017
Nigeria now very safe as all security challenges surmounted – FG
*I’ll brief Buhari on Security Council meeting, Says Osinbajo Expressing satisfaction with what the military had done so far, Osinbajo…
Police arrests, parades leaders of Peace Corps
Anti-Corruption War
March 2, 2017
Police arrests, parades leaders of Peace Corps
The Nigerian Police on Wednesday paraded the leaders of the Peace Corps of Nigeria over illegal operation of a security…
Ex-perm-sec Godwin Igali forfeits 47 cars – EFCC
Anti-Corruption War
March 2, 2017
Ex-perm-sec Godwin Igali forfeits 47 cars – EFCC
*Another feat for the foremost anti-corruption agency, EFCC – Says The DEFENDER’s respondent A former Permanent Secretary in the ministry of…
Revealed! N2bn fraud uncovered by Auditor-General in National Assembly
Anti-Corruption War
March 2, 2017
Revealed! N2bn fraud uncovered by Auditor-General in National Assembly
“At the House, the Auditor-General observed that contracts for the purchase of 48 Units of Utility Vehicles were awarded to…
INEC director to face prosecution for alleged N16m scam
Anti-Corruption War
March 1, 2017
INEC director to face prosecution for alleged N16m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded arrangements to prosecute Gogo Anderson Waribo, a Deputy Director of INEC…
Senate wakes up to anti-corruption fight, reveals corrupt Nigerians hiding stolen money in caskets, uncompleted buildings
Anti-Corruption War
March 1, 2017
Senate wakes up to anti-corruption fight, reveals corrupt Nigerians hiding stolen money in caskets, uncompleted buildings
“Surprisingly you (Saraki) are one of those who raised the issue of subsidy in the 7th Senate. The Federal Government…
Council of Islamic scholars wants HIV/AIDS test for intending couples
Islam
March 1, 2017
Council of Islamic scholars wants HIV/AIDS test for intending couples
The Katsina State Council of Islamic Scholars has urged the state government to enact a law compelling intending couples to…