In Case You Missed It: Omojuwa.Com brings you a recap of top stories in the NEWS today 28th of March, 2017.
President Buhari sacks five directors over illegal recruitment
Following reports of illegal recruitment exercise into the federal civil service, the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has given the nod to the dismissal of five directors at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD).
Dino Melaye attends plenary at the National Assembly wearing an academic gown
It was a dramatic but funny turn of events at the plenary of the Nigerian Senate when embattled senator, Dino Melaye showed up in the National Assembly complex dressed in an academic gown.
CBN activates new rate, pumps another $185m into FX market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has activated the new foreign exchange rate for invisibles by pumping a total of $185 million into the foreign exchange market.
Probe uncovers massive fraud in YouWin programme
An ongoing probe, ordered by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has uncovered a massive fraud in the Federal Government Youth Enterprise With Innovation In Nigeria programme.
SARS Police arrests suspected killers of Jumia deliveryman In Rivers
Men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Rivers State on Monday arrested three suspects including a young woman for allegedly conspiring and killing a delivery agent of a popular online marketing company.
Customs seals residence of Kano senator, seizes 13 vehicles
The comptroller-general of customs (CGC) compliance task force has sealed off the residence of a senator from Kano state after seizing 13 vehicles allegedly hidden there.
Senate halts confirmation of REC nominees over Buhari’s inaction on Magu
The Nigeria’s Senate has stood down the confirmation of nominees for positions of Resident Electoral Commissioners, after expressing misgivings about President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sack Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission despite his repeated rejection by the lawmakers.
Another Lagos lagoon suicide attempt averted by Police
The alarming spike in the rate of attempted suicides along the Lagos lagoon in the last few days has left residents as well as other concerned bodies a cause for worry.
Oil firm returns N62 billion to NNPC after controversial crude swap deal under Jonathan
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said on Monday it had reached a final settlement with AITEO Group over an outstanding $202.4 million (about N62 billion) debt in respect of under-delivery of petroleum products under the crude swap contract between 2012 and 2014.
Court stops launch of Nollywood movie “Okafor’s Law”, orders seizure of copies
Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an Anton Piller order, directing the seizure of a film titled “Okafor’s Law” directed by Nollywood Producer, Omoni Oboli.
Messi slapped With Four-Game Ban
The Barcelona forward will miss the match in La Paz on Tuesday evening and three more World Cup qualifiers after that after abusiThe Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria and Julius Berger, the contractor handling the repair of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja runway, have said the work is 40 per cent completed.ng an official.
FAAN, Julius Berger releases progress report on Abuja airport repairs
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria and Julius Berger, the contractor handling the repair of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja runway, have said the work is 40 per cent completed.
Convicted Bala Ngilari used fraudulent prison letter to secure bail – Official
The letter used by the convicted former Adamawa governor, Bala Ngilari, to secure bail is fraudulent, an official has said.
17-year-old Boko Haram fighter captured, confesses to have killed 18 people
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) on Tuesday paraded a 17-year-old Boko Haram suspect, who admitted killing 18 people since he joined the group three years ago.
Senate admits buying bulletproof SUV but not at N298 Million
The Senate on Tuesday admitted that it bought a bulletproof Range Rover sports utility vehicle (SUV) as had been reported in the media.
Several people injured as bloody gang clash erupts in Mushin area of Lagos
Residents of Alamutu and Alaka end of Mushin were thrown into confusion after rival gangs from the area engaged in a free for all clash that left many injured.
Yakubu, Ex-NNPC boss, withdraws N1bn suit against EFCC, AGF
The erstwhile Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Andrew Yakubu, has withdrwan his suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Indian government orders probe into mob attack on African students
Indian authorities on Tuesday ordered an investigation into a mob attack on several African students near New Delhi, a crime for which seven people have been arrested.
Fire razes INEC headquarters in Abuja
There was an outbreak of fire at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday.
Magu is terrorising us because we rejected him – Senator Francis Alimikhena
Francis Alimikhena, senator representing Edo north, has accused Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of “terrorising” senators because they rejected his nomination.
Senator Dino Melaye petitions DSS against Omoyele Sowore
Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi west, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) against Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, alleging “cyberstalking”.
Those who took money from Jonathan turned against him – Bishop Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the perception that he was close to former President Goodluck Jonathan for what he could get.
