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…
Sokoto Security: 27 bandits surrender 40 arms in LG
News
March 1, 2017
Sokoto Security: 27 bandits surrender 40 arms in LG
Twenty-seven repentant bandits have reportedly surrendered 40 arms in Isa local government of Sokoto State. The arms include AK-47 riffles,…
Xenophobia: No Nigerian killed in S/Africa – FG
Africa
March 1, 2017
Xenophobia: No Nigerian killed in S/Africa – FG
No Nigerian was killed in the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Khadija Bukar Abba…
JAMB scraps awaiting results in admission
Education
March 1, 2017
JAMB scraps awaiting results in admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said candidates awaiting results would not be admitted into any institution. Head of…
IPOB: Court orders re-arraignment of Kanu for treason, dismisses 6 count charges against him
General News
March 1, 2017
IPOB: Court orders re-arraignment of Kanu for treason, dismisses 6 count charges against him
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered that Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, be re-arraigned on five…