Otunba T.J Abass Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called on his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), not to interfere in the composition of his cabinet. Ortom stated this during the meeting of PDP caucus held at the new Banquet Hall of the Government House, Makurdi. The governor also sounded notes of warning to potential members of … Read more
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of its governorship primaries in Kogi and Bayelsa States. APC also announced the commencement of the sale of nomination forms for the primaries. The party fixed the cost of the nomination form at N22.5m and said … Read more
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has charged the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion and do the nation proud as they lock horns with South Africa in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final in Cairo. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with the team on Tuesday, Pinnick, who is also … Read more
A tribunal set up by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday convicted one Dr. Nwikwu Vitalis who runs a private hospital in Lagos for professional negligence. According to the tribunal, Vitalis was guilty of one count charge brought against him. Chairman of the tribunal, Prof. Abba Hassan, who read the judgment, … Read more
The Senate has said that it is prepared to receive the list of ministerial nominees from the Presidency any time it is submitted. The upper chamber also said that the apparent delay in the submission of the ministerial list by President Muhammadu Buhari would not prevent senators from embarking on their scheduled annual vacation. Chairman, … Read more
China urged Washington on Tuesday to “immediately cancel” the potential sale of $2.2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, including battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles. The US State Department’s decision to greenlight the first big-ticket US military sale to the self-ruled democratic island in decades comes amid already strained ties between Washington and Beijing. “The sale … Read more
Mobile internet services were restored across Sudan Tuesday following a court order, weeks after the ruling generals imposed a blockade in the wake of a brutal crackdown on protesters. Demonstrators were violently dispersed on June 3 by men in military fatigues, who stormed a weeks-long protest camp outside army headquarters in Khartoum where Sudanese had … Read more
MPs in Britain’s House of Commons voted on Tuesday to extend same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland — unless devolved government is restored there by October 21. Campaigners hailed the move as a “big step forward” in bringing the law in socially-conservative Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the country. However, … Read more
The new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, on Monday, explained how he hoped to end petroleum products importation in the country by 2023. Mr Kyari spoke in Abuja at the valedictory ceremony in honour of the former Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, who retired on Sunday after attaining … Read more
Nigeria must make the best from the growing tensions between the United States of America and Russia/Asian countries, particularly, China, the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), has said.The Association noted that the fear of the dollar losing its global dominance is real, as Russia and Asian countries unite against the United … Read more
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has seized sub-standard aluminium roofing sheets worth over N38 million in a move to ensure that only goods that conform to the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS), are allowed in the market. The Director, Inspectorate and Compliance, SON, Obiora Manafa, at an enforcement exercise in Ogba area of Lagos, explained … Read more
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) swelled on Tuesday with the admission of the cross border secondary listing of Airtel Africa 3.75 billion ordinary shares on the premium board at N363 per share. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Airtel Africa traded 100,110 shares valued at N37. 97 million to … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged employers of labour in both the public and private sector not to reject Corps members posted to serve in their organisations in the State. He made the call on Monday at the closing ceremony/parade for the 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 orientation course held at the … Read more
Lagos State government is set to reduce Child Morbidity and Mortality as it marks the 2019 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week which is geared towards the provision of health interventions surrounding maternal, newborn and child health care in the State. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves made this … Read more
The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has sealed the facilities of illegal traditional medicine practitioners in Ikorodu area of the State in its quest to rid Lagos of unwholesome practices. Speaking on the exercise, Mr. Kemi Kadiku, Director of LSTMB, stated that members of its Task Force acted on the information received from representatives in … Read more
The Lagos State government on Monday announced plans to install CCTV cameras around the city to check insecurity. The Lagos State deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, said this while addressing participants at an event tagged ‘Conversations on Moral Leadership’. It is not clear yet when the project will start or how much it will cost. The … Read more
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not erred by making a donation to encourage the Super Eagles in the ongoing AFCON in Egypt. APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Joe Igbokwe in a statement on Tuesday, said that Sanwo-Olu had been known for charitable works even before joining the … Read more
South-East Governors, on Tuesday, described as spurious, claims that they made secret donation of land for the controversial Ruga project. This was contained in a resolution issued by the Governors, signed by Prof Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, Director General, South East Governors’ Forum. This came amidst claims by some persons that some of the Governors had … Read more
House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday tongue-lashed a lawmaker from Benue state, Hon. Mark Terser Gbilah representing Gwer-East/Wager-West federal constituency over unsavory comments made in the media against him and others. The verbal chastisement by the Speaker came on the heels of motion on a matter of privileges brought by Hon. Pat … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of seven senior aides. The new appointees are Chief Economic Adviser – Dapo Okubadejo; Senior Special Adviser on Political Affairs – Hon, Tunji Egbetokun; Special Adviser on Information – Modele Sarafa-Yusuf; Special Adviser, Government House – Hon. Babatunde Olaotan. Others are Special Adviser on … Read more