Otunba T.J Abass Police in the city of Banjarbaru in South Kalimantan recently arrested two men suspected of sexually abusing a minor, who is the daughter of one of the suspects. According to the police, the victim’s father, a 50-year-old man who is identified by his initial S, began raping her since 2017, when she was 16. At … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has reappointed his former Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor who was sacked recently. However, he is now Special Assistant on fruits/food market management. Umahi said, his reason for reappointing his former CPS was because he want him (Uzor) to continue with his government as a result of … Read more
– NLC said that the negotiations for the consequential salary adjustment must be concluded – There cannot be decent work without decent wages. The national minimum wage is the floor for decent wages – We re-echo our position that decent work must be at the centre of Government actions to bring back economic growth The … Read more
The National President, Government College, Ibadan, Old Boys’ Association (GCIOBA), Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), has said quality education is the bedrock of societal development and must never be compromised. Babalakin said a half-educated person is a danger to himself and the society. Speaking in Lagos yesterday at a news conference on GCI’s 90th anniversary celebration, … Read more
Councillor representing Shogunle, Ward E1, at the Legislative arm in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Hon Femi Mustapha, on Monday provided educational support for pupils and welfare packages for widows in the ward. Pupils from different schools within the ward were given 10 Exercise Books each while the widows, numbering over 200, went home with various … Read more
The Ministry of Science and Technology said the European Union (EU) and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) are willing to partner in the implementation of Nigeria’s leather products policy. The draft strategic Implementation plan for leather and leather products policy which is waiting for implementation, the ministry said … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 7, 2019, arraigned two brothers, Solomon and Godspower Nwachukwu before Justice I. U. Bello of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Bwari, Abuja, on separate one-count amended charge, bordering on cybercrime and obtaining money under false pretense. Prosecution counsel, Maryam Aminu Ahmed, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that the sum of N900m mutilated notes recovered from bank officials currently being prosecuted before the Federal High Court, Ibadan had been tampered with by operatives of the Commission. This denial was contained in a statement issued by the Commission on Monday. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rewarded a Superintendent of Police, Mrs Celestine Kalu, for saving the life of an orphan, Ajala, who was shot during a robbery operation by a two- man robbery gang in Ojota. Kalu, who is also the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ogudu Police Station, was rewarded at the … Read more
There are fears for more than 60 Australians detained in a Syrian camp after a US withdrawal paved the way for attacks from Turkey. US President Donald Trump said he would “totally destroy and obliterate” Turkey’s economy if it took action in Syria that he considered “off limits” following his decision on Sunday to pull … Read more
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, said the agency will come after any person alleged to be corrupt. According to Channels TV, Magu distanced himself and the anti-graft agency from political inclination. “I don’t care who you are, where you come from. The political inclination is not … Read more
Nigeria-Born British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has gifted female celebrity Disc Jockey, Cuppy custom-made jewellery. This was disclosed by DJ Cuppy in a tweet on Sunday, October 6. The duo have been close pals and have been spotted in places together. Read Also: Femi Otedola States Pride In DJ Cuppy After Maiduguri IDPs Camp Visit Sharing … Read more
Organised labour yesterday gave the three tiers of government October 31 as deadline to pay the N30,000 new minimum wage. Following series of stalemated talks, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had last week issued an ultimatum urging federal government to conclude negotiations on the consequential adjustment on the new … Read more
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s international friendly match against Bostwana on October 14 despite a scan test revealed the Liverpool star suffered no major injury on his ankle after Liverpool’s win over Leicester. Salah sustained a twisted ankle following a challenge by Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win on … Read more
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s international friendly match against Bostwana on October 14 despite a scan test revealed the Liverpool star suffered no major injury on his ankle after Liverpool’s win over Leicester. Salah sustained a twisted ankle following a challenge by Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win on … Read more
The Federal High Court , Lagos yesterday ordered the forfeiture of N 280 ,555 ,010 . 65 “warehoused ” in the bank accounts of Invictus Oil and Gas Limited and Invictus Investment Limited . The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) told the court that the two firms were owned by Obinwanne Okeke , … Read more
The Super Falcons of Nigeria once again missed the chance of participating in an Olympic competition after playing a 1-1draw with Cote d’Ivoire at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. The race to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics women’s football tournament ended for the Coach Dajuma’s women as the Ivorian win on an away goal rule. … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are keen on making Chelsea star Ike Ugbo play for the Super Eagles following Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori’s snub. Nigeria were interested in making the Chelsea duo play for the West African nation where their parents hail from before England coach Garry Southgate called them up for the team’s Euro … Read more
Barcelona have sacked Juvenil A head coach, Victor Valdes with immediate effect after an alleged bust-up with the club’s youth director, Patrick Kluivert behind the scenes. Valdes returned to Camp Nou to take charge of the U19s back in July, five years after ending his time at the club as a player. The 37-year-old rose … Read more
The University of Lagos has announced the suspension of its lecturer, Dr.Boniface Igbeneghu, who was involved in a sex-for-marks scandal. The lecturer was exposed in a video by BBC Africa where an undercover journalist, Kiki Mordi, where he was caught on camera sexually harassing the ‘prospective’ student. The vice-chancellor of the institution, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe confirmed … Read more