Google introduces Nigerian accent to map navigation, other new features
LAGOS (Reuters) - Commuters making their way through Nigeria can now hear travel advice in a local voice on Google Maps under new features aimed at attracting more users in Africa that were unveiled...
Why EFCC is after ex-Imo Governor Okorocha
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has disclosed reasons for going after Rochas Okoracha, the former governor of Imo State.
Some properties traced to Okorocha and some of his family members were reportedly marked...
Zenith Bank rewards Mastercard users with free gifts, massive discounts at merchant locations
One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced a cashback campaign which rewards every MasterCard user (irrespective of the issuing bank) making purchases on the Zenith Bank Point of Sale (POS)...
AMCON set to expose ministers, lawmakers, others in N5tr chronic debtors list
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru has described as shameful that some individuals occupying top government positions were among the chronic debtors of the corporation.
According to Kuru,...
Undermining Democracy: Atiku commends U.S for visa restrictions on election riggers
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the U.S for imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria.
Abubakar made the commendation in a statement issued...
$2.4bn loot: UK too slow with prosecution of Diezani says EFCC boss Magu
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has accused the United Kingdom authorities of being too slow with the prosecution of Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Magu, speaking...
PDP congratulates new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Mr Boris Johnson, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as he assumes office.
The party National Chairman, Mr Uche Secondus, in a statement...
Ogun: I have no objection to MAUSTECH says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that he has no objection to the existence of the Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (MAUSTECH), as the bill sent to the House of...
Shi’ites unrest: International Centre for Justice reveals real IMN sponsors, advises Buhari
The International Centre for Justice, ICJ, (Africa Regional Affairs) has condemned the murder of Precious Owolabi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps attached to Channels TV, during a clash between security personnel...
No land for herders in Edo, go to Sambisa for Ruga settlement, Obaseki tells...
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said there is no land in the state for the proposed Ruga settlement for herdsmen saying that the federal government could create a grazing reserve in the...