-LASG urges residents to be environment-friendly -LASG noted that embracing the culture of proper disposal of waste, appropriate waste sorting, regular tree planting and mass transit (pool driving), are some of the ways of mitigating the effect of climate change The Lagos State Government joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2019 International … Read more
-Christine Lagarde has been approved as the next boss of the European Central Bank -The final decision on her appointment is up to EU leaders in a mid-October summit The European Parliament on Tuesday approved outgoing IMF chief Christine Lagarde as the next boss of the European Central Bank, which last week announced massive stimulus … Read more
-Joana Nnazua Kolo from Edu LG, is a serving corp member in Jigawa -The names of five women have been forwarded to State House of Assembly as commissioner-nominees -The four other women are Mrs. Folashade Omoniyi, Mrs Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, Arinola Fatimoh Lawal and Aisha Ahman Pategi Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has forwarded the names … Read more
-Sacked LASU-ASUU officials have pleaded with Gov. Sanwo-olu to come to the rescue of the dismissed executive members of the union -The officials believed so much in the new administration of the state government and was hopeful that the governor would do the needful Tony Dansu, the embattled Secretary of the Academic Staff Union … Read more
A Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Zaria, Kaduna State, has remanded a housewife, Mrs Nnennaya Edmond, in prison for allegedly pouring hot water on a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby. The woman is standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal offence and causing of grievous injuries on one Gloria Cyril and her 10-month-old … Read more
-INEC has expressed worries over possible violence during the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state -The REC said that the commission intended to correct the flaws identified in past elections during the forthcoming election -INEC has also promised to ensure that some of these problems will be solved before, during and after the election … Read more
-Gov. Seriake Dickson warned the leadership of the PDP against unauthorised use of his name as Chairman of the party’s Governors Forum to issue statements -He noted that it was odd for any group of persons to make attributions to him in statements he did not authorize The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, on … Read more
-Labour threatens to embark on strike if the FG fails to implement the new minimum wage -The union made it known that efforts to persuade government to implement the new minimum wage with appropriate consequential adjustment had proved abortive -According to the union, no further notice will be be issued to the govt before public … Read more
-President Buhari urged members of the police service commission to double their efforts in ensuring the Nigeria police force delivers optimum service delivery -He commended the commission on its new idea to reposition the Police Force in the areas of merit-driven promotion and prompt disciplinary actions -The president also sought for a close communication and … Read more
….Wife confessed to stabbing her husband over his refusal to give her enough money for their daughter’s birthday A 23-year old woman identified as Stella Peter has stabbed her husband to death over his refusal to give her enough money for their one-year-old daughter’s birthday party. The deceased, Bala Haruna, 25, was killed by the … Read more
– The Lagos gov, has stated that the population in Lagos is growing by the day and the government is faced with the challenges of catering for this population -According to Sanwo-olu, his administration is prepared to turn the burden of the growing population to opportunities by training people and equipping them with life skills … Read more
Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide, has unveiled plans for year 2020 pastoral ordination and one-year compulsory training for prospective candidates. According to a circular signed by the General Secretary of the mission, Pastor Emmanuel E. Mapur, there will be one-year compulsory training programme for prospective Pastors to be ordained in CAC Worldwide at Babalola Memorial International … Read more
– President Buhari sacked the Obono Obla led presidential panel for the recovery of public property – The President looks forward to receiving the final ICPC report on the ongoing investigations – Obla is facing probe over allegations of certificate forgery and other corruption-related charges. President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Special Presidential Investigation … Read more
– Segun Adeyemi and Williams Adeleye have been appointed as President Buhari’s special assistants on media – Their appointment is attached to attached to the office of the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed – the Secretary to the government of the federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has confirmed the appointment President Mohammadu Buhari on … Read more
– The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has spoken about Nigerias’ milk requirements – The association said the country has more than enough cows and pastoralists to meet its citizens’ milk requirements – It stated that the country currently has over 70 million cows The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), … Read more
– Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Tambunwal said that negotiation is ongoing to end banditry in the state – He noted that the new GOC’s wealth of experience would bring a lasting solution to the current security challenges confronting the region – The Governor expressed the support of the state government to the Army personnel … Read more
Motorcycle riders and Residents of Lagos State have reacted to the new policies being put in place to regulate the operations of riders in the state. The new policies which are yet to be made public have got many riders and residents frightened as they are unaware of the length of impact the policies will … Read more
– Governor of Ekiti state,Kayode Fayemi said that Civil servants are owed N57billion – Fayemi claimed that the trend was caused by irregular payments of salaries and pensions by the former administration of Ayodele Fayose – He said his administration is trying to clear the backlogs The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has … Read more
A Uber driver in Lagos State, Matthew Ozomarisi, has claimed that the extortion he experienced in the hands of the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday led to the death of his fiance, Sumbo Kehinde, a petty trader. Ozomarisi said Kehinde was down with appendix and on the hospital bed … Read more
South African authorities have granted landing permit to Air Peace Flight B777 to enable it to evacuate some 320 Nigerians escaping from xenophobia in that country, a Nigerian consular officer has confirmed. Nigeria’s Consul- General in Johannesburg, Mr Godwin Adama, made the confirmation in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. … Read more