The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke has embarked on a courtesy visit to the paramount rulers in the five divisions of the State. Speaking during the visit to the Oba of Lagos, the Commissioner explained that the essence of the visit was to intimate the traditional ruler on … Read more
The Director-General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has reiterated the commitment Lagos State Government to combating fire incidents in the State, adding that there is a need for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure fire incidents are drastically reduced in Lagos. Mojola stated this in his address at the 2nd Fire Conference organised … Read more
-The closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal Government was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests – The border closure was to ensure that things were streamlined so that all stakeholders could be back to doing the right things -The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service called for support and cooperation of the … Read more
The secondary school teacher of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Pa James Akanbi Popoola, is dead. Pa Popoola died on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The 92-year-old teacher reportedly died few days after he was discharged from the hospital. Popoola, taught Obasanjo; the Olubara of Ibara, Oba Jacob Omolade; … Read more
-Okorocha denies claims that some of his aides had gone into hiding to evade arrest by the EFCC -He accused the purveyors of the report of mischief, and described the attitude as “sad and tragic” -According to him, all the agency needs to do is to send an invitation and it will be honoured Former … Read more
-Armed robbers attack Wema Bank in Ise Ekiti, Ise/Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State -The robbers were said to have shot sporadically into the air to scare away residents, including customers as well as bank officials -The robbers broke the security door with an explosive material, precisely dynamite Some armed robbers on Thursday attacked … Read more
-The Council of Imams has commenced series of special prayers to seek God’s intervention in tackling insecurity in Nigeria -The council has directed all Imams to commence the Alqunut special prayer in all mosques -According to the council, the special prayer was convened to x-ray the sorry state of insecurity and other problems bedeviling Kaduna … Read more
-APC files cross-appeal to counter the evidence of three data analysts who testified for Atiku at the presidential tribunal -The APC counsel has sought an order of the apex court to strike out Atiku’s allegations of electoral malpractices in 10 states of the federation The All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed a cross-appeal at the … Read more
– Nigerian Senate said that 700 of Government agencies and parastatals would be scrap for effective service to the nation – There are over 700 agencies of government with some of them duplicating responsibilities, while some are doing nothing – Some of them were created at a time they were needed, but situations have changed … Read more
– APC and Governors said that there wasn’t any rift between President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo – It is all rumour and don’t take that very seriously – We have important issues of Governance than to continue to respond to fallacies The All Progressives Congress (APC ) and its Governors have said that … Read more
– Director-General of the DSS, Yusuf Bichi, has been asked by the federal high court to release the convener of the revolution now movement, Omoyele Sowore – The court on Tuesday, September 25, ordered the immediate release of Sowore – The court noted in a notice that the failure of the DSS to release Sowore … Read more
– Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the action of Governor Nasir El-Rufai who on enrolled six-year-old son, Abubakar, in a public school – Sani said the governor’s intention was to deceive people outside the locality, who might not know the level of decay in public schools – The senator said it was designed … Read more
– New Minister,Ministry of Niger Delta,Senator Tayo Alasoadura said that he had what it takes to move Niger Delta forward – Alasoadura said that the ministry was not new to him having been a member of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs – He also promised to use his skills to harness the uncommon … Read more
– Dr.Kayode Ajulo said that Vice President Osinbajo cannot waive his constitutional immunity – Ajulo however said that the provisions of Section 308 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended frowns at it – The implication of the foregoing provision of the law is that the person holding the office … Read more
– Melinda Gates Foundation, and Aliko Dangote Foundation has been rated high by President Buhari for humanitarian and developmental activities in Nigeria – The president also commended them for deriving pleasure in helping people – According to him, they have touched humanity in many positive ways President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, September 26, … Read more
A United Kingdom court on Thursday granted the Federal Government leave to appeal against the award and enforcement of the judgment that asked Process and Industrial Developments Limited to seize $9.6bn in Nigerian assets. Application for stay of execution is currently being considered. Details later…
– Gracious David-West, a serial killer, has been arrested in Rivers state – David-West confessed to killing 15 women in seven states – The police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni, has confirmed the occurrence Gracious David-West, a serial killer arrested in Rivers State, has confessed to killing 15 women in seven states. He earlier … Read more
– EFCC, Kaduna Zone charges a Fraudster, Shuaibu to court over N65.1m fraud – Shauibu introduced himself as NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Finance and Accounts to a businessman, Mallam Faisal Safiyanu, whom he promised to assist in the procurement of between 2,000mt to 2,500mt of petroleum products – Shuaibu was made to appear before Justice … Read more
– ABP Governorship candidate, Umar Bamaiyi said that he has no plan to step down for any candidate – I will not be intimidated by money bag politicians to discard my governorship ambition – Bamaiyi said that the mandate he was pursuing was sacrosanct to the development of the state The Governorship candidate of the … Read more
– President Buhari and other African leaders demand the repatriation of stolen funds – The estimates, illicit financial flows from Africa is as much as $50 billion annually – Buhari saidbthat the combination of “international laws, different jurisdictions and justice systems”,make it deliberately difficult for repatriation of stolen funds President Muhammadu Buhari has joined … Read more