NCC receives N50bn payment from MTN
Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Monday said it received N50 billion from MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. as part settlement of fine it […]
Month: February 2016
JAMB urges candidates wearing hijab to submit to security checks
Lagos – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday said female candidates, wearing hijab should submit themselves to security checks before accessing the […]
Customs confirms death of 35-year old alleged smuggler in clash
Sokoto – The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Kebbi/Zamfara Area Command, has confirmed the death of a 35-year old man, Shu’aibu Lawal, in a clash between […]
Military Captures Another Suspected Mastermind of Madalla Bombings, As Bauchi Donates 25 Security Vehicles
BAUCHI (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian military has said it has captured a suspected mastermind of the December 2011, Madalla Christmas bombings. The suspect, named […]
FCT Police assures residents of adequate security
Abuja – The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilson Inalegwu, has urged residents of Apo and its environs to be law abiding and maintain calm […]
AGF, NDDC Disagree Over N70.4bn Contract Mobilisation Fees
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF) on Monday alleged that contractors handling various projects of the Niger Delta […]
Pensioners: Bayelsa warns against sponsored protests, says it’s committed to payment
YENAGOA (Sundiata Post) – The Bayelsa State Government has frowned against frequent recourse to protests by various aggrieved groups, but expressed commitment to the welfare of pensioners […]
New Foundation to promote good leadership in Africa for launch in Lagos
LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Segun Adeleye Foundation For Good Leadership In Africa (SAFFGLIA), a new initiative to promote good governance in Africa, is to be […]
We will review obsolete laws to meet current economic challenges – Saraki
Abuja – The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly would review obsolete laws to meet current economic challenges. […]
Gov. Ahmed promises lasting solution to Share, Tsaragi communal clashes
Ilorin – Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has promised to find lasting solution to the incessant clashes between Share and Tsaragi communities of the State. […]
I am not keeping 15-year old girl, says Emir Sanusi
Kano (Kano State) – The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Monday, said he was not keeping a 15-year old girl said to […]
PDP is putting its house in order for victory – Sheriff
Abuja – The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, says the party is putting its house in order to achieve […]
Kano Govt. urges residents to support police, orthers on crime prevention
Kano – The Kano State Government has called on residents of the state to always collaborate with the Police and other security agencies to checkmate […]
Organisation partners FRSC on healthcare delivery to accident victims
Abuja – Ultimate Health Management Services (UHMS) on Monday sought partnership with the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to provide emergency medical service to accident […]
Strengthening PHCs will change life expectancy – NHIS Acting Scribe
Abuja – The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Monday said that strengthening the Primary Health Care (PHC) system would improve life expectancy in the […]
Niger Delta E&P plans to raise additional $400 million from capital market
Lagos – Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc has perfected plans to raise additional 400 million dollars through private placement and Initial Public Offering (IPO) […]
UN to work with members to stop human rights violations, says Ban
United Nations – The UN will continue to work with the governments of member countries that routinely deny human rights, to address the situation, Secretary-General […]
Police kill 3 suspected armed robbers, arrest 4 others in Kano
Kano – The Police in Kano on Monday killed three suspected armed robbers and arrested four others believed to be behind the recent robbery attacks […]
Kenyan security agents uncover airport suicide bomb plot
Nairobi – The Kenyan Security Agents have uncovered a plot by the Al Shabaab terror group to use teams of 11 suicide bombers, masquerading as […]
China urges U.S. to stand down on Sea issue
Beijing – China on Monday urged the U.S. not to position itself as the international judge on the South China Sea issue. Hong Lei, a […]