Otunba T.J Abass -President Muhammadu Buhari made it known that the country’s security issues presently is way better than it was in 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari has decried what he calls the “undue politicization” of the security situation in the country. The president made his feelings known when he received promoters of the proposed African Security Leadership Summit … Read more
The All Progressive Congress in Ekiti State suffered a setback on Tuesday, September 10, as the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti nullified the election of Senator Dayo Adeyeye. Adeyeye, who is currently serving as Chairman, Senate Committee on Media, was declared winner of the National Assembly election in Ekiti South Senatorial District by … Read more
No payment of salaries to any federal government staff not enrolled on the IPPIS. The minister of finance said that leakages has to be blocked. The Minister for Finance,budget and national planning,Zainab Ahmed has said that all federal government staff across all the ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) who are not enrolled on the Integrated … Read more
Police Operatives have killed a student of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Ekiti State during a protest against poor power supply in the town. Several others have been confirmed injured. READ ALSO: Buhari, Red Cross President Meet In Aso Rock Some of the injured students have been taken to the medical centre of the institution with … Read more
Indigenes of iko community stages s peaceful protest demanding oil exploration companies to dialogue with them. Iko community host the largest oil fields. Elders, women and youths of Iko community,Akwa Ibom have staged a peaceful protest against alleged ill-treatment by NPDC and SEEPCO, saying that SEEPCO would not be allowed into the town to carry … Read more
President Buhari has met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mr. Peter Maurer, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting started at the President’s office around 3pm, on Tuesday, September 10. Details later…
Negotiation between the Federal Government and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) on the new minimum wage has again rescheduled for Sept. 16. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the last negotiation between the government and the JNPSNC was to hold on Sept. 4, but was suspended. Mr Alade Lawal, … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos has forfeited permanently to the Federal Government jewellery valued at $40 million (about N14.4 billion), recovered from a former Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. The jewellery, categorised into 33 sets, include “419 expensive bangles and 315 expensive rings”. Others are 304 expensive earrings, 267 expensive necklaces, 189 expensive … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the Esama of the Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, on his 85th birthday billed for September 11, 2019. He applauded his high sense of patriotism, love for humanity and dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged. As the Esama of Benin turns 85, the President, in a … Read more
Super Eagles is set to play its first Clash with Ukraine in international friendly. This will be the first meeting between both nations. The eastern Europeans are currently participating in the Euro 2020 qualifiers and their squad have been in action in the last few days. Unlike the west Africans who last assembled … Read more
Housemates, Khafi Kareem, Mike Edwards, Tacha Akide and Seyi Awolowo have been nominated for possible eviction. The list was announced on Monday night in the ongoing BBNaija season four. For the 11th week, Biggie continued with the process of populating the eviction nomination list as housemates did the nominations. READ ALSO : Yemi Alade Signs … Read more
Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter Yemi Eberechi Alade, popularly known as Yemi Alade, has sealed a global licensing agreement with Universal Music Africa (UMA) – Universal Music Group’s west African affiliate – in partnership with Universal Music France (UMF). Under the multi-year agreement, UMA will serve as the exclusive worldwide recorded music partner for Yemi … Read more
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, popularly known as Shiites have accused Nigerian Police of killing three of its members in Kaduna, during Ashura mourning procession on Tuesday, September 10. The group through its media coordinator, Yahaya Muhammed, alleged that three persons, including a minor was killed in Kaduna while they were observing the religious … Read more
KINGSWAY International Christian Centre (KICC) Founder Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo may be called to testify as a witness in a suit filed against the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Senior Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. Celebrity photographer Mrs. Busola Dakolo had approached an Abuja High Court to seek redress over the emotional distresses she was subjected to … Read more
Controversial Nigerian Cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known by his sobriquet, Bobrisky, has taken to socal media to prove his recent claims on being unstoppable. Few weeks ago, Bob gave us a hint on what’s coming when he stated his resilience after having his birthday disrupted by the police which left millions of Naira wasted. … Read more
The Kaduna state police command has confirmed the kidnap of six persons on Abuja-Kaduna highway by suspected kidnappers in military uniform on Sunday, September 9. In a statement issued late Monday night, September 9, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Yakubu Sabo said efforts are on to secure the release of the kidnap … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, declared that he is yet to form his cabinet because he is seeking out people who will work with dedication and passion for the state. Speaking during the submission of report by the Committee for Accreditation and Approval of Private Schools in Rivers State at the Government House Port … Read more
Eleven persons have been reported killed on Monday, while others sustained injuries in a ghastly accident on the Lafia-Akwanga Road in Nasarawa State. The accident happened at Endehu hill, popularly called “Many have gone”, the same spot where the Nasarawa State deputy governor’s convoy was attacked recently. The accident, which occurred some few minutes to … Read more
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has held its annual Ashura procession in Abuja. According to a top member of the Shi’ites group, Abdulai Musa, the procession started in Wuse market and ended around Berger about from 8: oo am and ended by 8:30 am. Musa told our reporter that the procession was peaceful and … Read more
The national and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organise a supplementary election in Abia North Senatorial District within three months. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in this year’s National Assembly election, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, had approached the … Read more