State prosecutors said that Colombian President Juan Santos may have taken a sizeable donation from scandal-ridden Brazilian construction firm, Odebrecht, a report said on Wednesday.
Month: February 2017
Antonio Guterres criticises Israeli settlement law
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres criticised a new Israeli law which retroactively legalises thousands of settlements in the West Bank.
Female civil servant loses 62 houses to ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), has seized 62 houses from one female public officer.
Teachers protest invasion of FGGC Calabar by DSS
Teachers under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria on Tuesday stormed the premises of the Cross River State House of Assembly and the governor’s office to protest against the beating of their colleagues at the Federal…
89 prostitutes arrested in Abuja
The Joint Task Team in Abuja have arrested 89 prostitutes for sex trade.
Wike denies bribing INEC official with N10M
The N10million cash evidence that Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, allegedly bribed electoral officers in a bid to swing victory the way of the PDP during the vote has been denied.
Gov Wike allegedly paid N100M cash to INEC officials – Police
A police panel instituted to investigate the December 2016 Rivers rerun elections has begun probing allegations that Governor Nyesom Wike paid bribes to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
How Ponmo, shaki can cause cancer
A medical expert has said that some local delicacies such as cow hide, known as “ponmo” and “shaki,” which is Yoruba for tripe, can increase the risk of colon cancer. Dr. Adedapo Osinowo also listed “ifun”, “abodi”, roundabout, and other…
83, 212 children immunised against Polio in Katsina LG
At least 83,212 children have been immunised against poliomyelitis and other child killer diseases in Danja Local Government Area, Katsina State, in January, according to a heath worker.
Ibrahim Chatta welcomes baby boy
Popular Yoruba actor Ibrahim Chatta has just welcomed a baby boy!