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Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to remit over N3 trillion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federal Government of Nigeria between 2014 and 2020, the Senate discloses. Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen.Solomon Adeola (APC- Lagos), made the revelation in a statement by Kayode Odunaro, his Media Adviser, on Sunday in Abuja, the News Agency of …

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians to desist from any act that could lead to war in Nigeria, the Vanguard reported on Monday. Oba Ogunwusi also warned those beating the drum of war in the country to desist, adding that there is no gain in warfare. The …

Burglars on the early hours of Monday made an attempt to break into the official residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, around the presidential villa, Abuja. It was gathered that the men of the underworld attempted to break into the house at about 3am on Monday, but were apparently unsuccessful. The Chief of Staff, …

…As 17 States show interest in Solar Power Naija Prorgramme …Titled documents secured for building of first set of 65,000 homes across Nigeria, very discounted cement prices set Over two thousand hectares of land with titled documents have been given by 24 States for the Buhari administration’s Social Housing programme. Also, 17 States have indicated interest to participate in the …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has described late Dr. Nowamagbe Austin Omoigui, as an outstanding achiever in his chosen career during his lifetime.         Obaseki made the remarks at a funeral mass held in his honor at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City at the weekend.    Obaseki said, “Nowamagbe was a genius, an outstanding achiever in all he does. …

Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more. However, they have well defined characteristics that cause them to wear out, and understanding these characteristics can help you to double the life — or more — of your batteries. This is especially useful …

Edo State Government has concluded plans for the upgrade of the Police Training School in Ogida Barracks, Egor Local Government Area of the state, Governor Godwin Obaseki disclosed at the weekend. Obaseki, who made the disclosure when he was led on an inspection tour of the facility by the Edo State Police Commissioner, Philip Ogbadu, said his administration remains committed …

A combined team of security operatives in Edo State on Saturday, May 8, rescued 13 persons from a kidnappers den in Ahor axis of Aduwawa Bypass, along Benin-Auchi Expressway, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The security team includes men and officers of the Edo State Police Command, local hunters and members of the Edo State Vigilante Security …

…wins award for contribution to a free press Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that Nigerians, from all walks of life, whether in government or as professionals, must rededicate themselves to the protection of democracy. He also said all Nigerians must see nation-building as a ‘joint task,’ saying each Nigerian has a critical role to …

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, was suspended as part of moves to allow independent audit of the accounts and remittance of the agency, documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES have shown. According to details of a letter sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by Nigeria’s transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, the yearly remittance of operating surpluses by the NPA …