Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, on Saturday raised the alarm over the latest move by the State Governor, Yahaya Bello, ahead of the state’s governorship election. Melaye said Bello requested a N30bn loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. In a tweet, the controversial lawmaker alleged that the loan … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Imo State governorship candidate in the last general election, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has said Governor Rochas Okorocha and his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu have no political value in the state having failed to win elections despite the deployment of state resources to their advantage. Uzodinma said this in a statement issued … Read more
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to act over the killing of 50 people and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) by bandits in Zamfara State. It was earlier reported that the Speaker of the Zamfara State House Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, on … Read more
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Friday warned members of his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and other supporters of the party to desist from brooding over what he described as “questionable loss” of the party in the last general elections. Ajimobi gave this warning while addressing guests at a thanksgiving service to mark … Read more
There was a huge protest today at Aso Rock over 50 people in Zamfara State. Some protesters marched to the presidential villa in Abuja, yesterday, over persistent killings in Zamfara State. On Friday, Sanusi Rikiji, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, went on a condolence visit to Kaura Namoda emirate where over 50 members … Read more
The Zimbabwe government has come under fire after information emerged that it spent thousands of dollars on importing legal wigs from the UK for local judges, with critics lambasting the purchase as a colonial hang-up and a waste of money. The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the country’s Judiciary Service Commission placed an order … Read more
A container-laden truck on Friday rolled back on Barracks-Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos and damaged seven cars. No life was lost. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who was at the scene, said that the accident occurred at about 7.25 am. The head of operations of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Surulere, Adebayo … Read more
The Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Tunde Balogun, says the choice of Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly for ninth assembly remains a business of the 40 members-elect. Balogun disclosed this to newsmen after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented certificates of return to the … Read more
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the result of the February 23 National Assembly Election for the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The court barred the electoral body from conducting a re-run poll for the constituency until the results already … Read more
As part of activities to commemorate the 2019 World Environment Day celebration, the Lagos State Government is set to hold the second edition of the Environmental Award tagged “Lagos Green Award’’. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti recalled that the Lagos Green Award was initiated to recognise … Read more
… Collaborates with Multipro for Sensitisation Walk The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Multipro Enterprises Limited (MPEL), makers of Hypo bleach, is organising a walk, health summit/symposium, medical screening and community clean-up exercise to sensitise residents and commemorate this year’s World Health Day. The Director Disease Control, State Ministry of Health, … Read more
The General Manager, Lagos State Lotteries Board, Mr. Oluwaseun Anibaba, has announced that enforcement operations for the automation of gaming platforms in Lagos State will commence on April 5, 2019. Anibaba, who spoke during a press interview recently, said the exercise seeks to ensure compliance with an earlier directive to all pool betting promoters to … Read more
Ghetto Soldier, Daddy Showkey, was yesterday moved to place curses on officials of the Edo State Task Force Team for letting food packaged for sale by a poor food seller go to waste. The “Diana” singer, also known for his activism when the matter has to do with indigent people, was reacting to viral photos … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented Certificates of Return to the 40 members-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who emerged victorious during the March house of assembly elections. Speaking at the event at the INEC office in Yaba, Lagos, Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, reminded … Read more
A medical doctor said to be working with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Stephen Urueye, has been reported killed by armed thugs at Idi Araba area of Lagos. The victim was one of the graduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who participated in the school’s convocation held on Wednesday in Akoka. However, … Read more
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday met with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Professor Osinbajo received the former British PM who led a delegation from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting, which lasted over 30 minutes, was said to have held … Read more
Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot has just received his certificate of return to Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere 1 constituency.
A Federal High Court in Owerri has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Imo State Governor-elect, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 elections. The presiding judge, Justice Tijani Ringim, dismissed the case on Thursday, saying the suit lacked proof. The suit was filed … Read more
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ogun, Clement Oladele, on Thursday, advised motorists plying Lagos -Ibadan Expressway to exercise patience and drive cautiously, especially within construction areas. Oladele disclosed this in a statement signed by the FRSC Public Education Officer in the state, Florence Okpe, and made available to journalists in Abeokuta. … Read more
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has appointed Mrs Teju Abisoye as the Acting Executive Secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) with effect from April 1, 2019. Mrs Bosede Alimi, the Director, Strategy, Funding and Stakeholder Management in LSETF, said this on Wednesday in Lagos. Alimi said Abisoye’s appointment was, however, subject to … Read more