Bauchi State lawmakers in the Senate and the House of Representatives yesterday endorsed Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila for both Senate presidency and House Speakership position, respectively. In a communiqué by the 11 lawmakers and party leaders, the lawmakers noted that “first and foremost, we, the legislators representing Bauchi State on the platform of … Read more
Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has advised policemen in the state against extortion, saying an armed policeman extorting members of the public is armed robbery. He threatened to dismiss any personnel caught in the act, warning against “roadside investigation” of members of the public and checking of their phones, to avoid the … Read more
Journalists covering the induction for the returning governors and governors-elect at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, have been prevented from covering the second day of the ceremony organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum(NGF). No reason was offered by security personnel at the entrance of the venue for the directive, which affected State House … Read more
No fewer than 30 physically-challenged persons, yesterday, got skills-based training to make them self-employed, in Owerri, in Imo State, courtesy of Impact Life Medical Foundation in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC). Coordinator of Impact Life, Mrs. Ogechi Okehielam, highlighted some of the skills which the participants were equipped to include shoemaking, bead making, … Read more
A jilted boyfriend and an ex-convict, Deji Adenuga, who set a one-room apartment ablaze, killing his former girlfriend’s family of eight in Okitipupa area of Ondo State, gave reasons for his action yesterday. The suspect, who equally reportedly murdered his first wife identified as Abiye in year 2000, was paraded by the state police command … Read more
An 18-year-old student of University of Port Harcourt, Olaitan Gbadamosi, has been found dead in her apartment at Omuoko Community, Aluu Clan, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, after the Oyo State-born undergraduate celebrated her matriculation two weeks ago. However, while some say the 100 level student of Chemical Engineering committed suicide as a … Read more
Following an attack on Monday by Boko Haram on at the Madagali area of Adamawa State, 26 people died, while several others were injured. Locals said the terrorists rode on motorcycles in large numbers into Kudakaya village in Madagali at about 7p.m. “Many fell victims to the attack; I saw corpses of 26 people who … Read more
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS), Lagos State Police Command, have arrested three members of a gang that abducted and murdered two bureau-de-change operators last month in Ikorodu area of Lagos. The gang killed them after collecting N1.6 million from their victims: Alhaji Yakubu Musa and Alhaji Hassan Umoru, both from Kebbi State; and then … Read more
A Federal High Court Lagos, Tuesday, further adjourned until July 2, a 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, seeking to recover oil revenue. The FG filed the suit against Chevron Nigeria Ltd, and Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, as first and second defendants, respectively. The case, which was … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos has further reserved judgment in a 55 million dollars debt recovery suit filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria against Agip Oil Company Ltd. The suit, filed since 2016 by FG counsel, Professor Fabian Ajogwu (SAN), is one among other suits by the government seeking to recover almost 12 … Read more
The Federal Government’s Agriculture Promotion Policy 2016-2020, otherwise known as the Green Alternative, has received a boost following the official introduction of Corteva Agriscience brand to farmers in the country. Corteva Agriscience, introduced to farmers in Nigeria at the Seed Connect Conference and Expo, 2019 hosted by the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) in Abuja, … Read more
Chief Ibikunle Ajose has been presented as the 9th Oshuku Alale of Araromi-Aleland Kingdom by the Oshuku-Iyonbu Alejugbe royal chieftaincy family. Chief Ibikunle Ajose, a direct descendant of the founder of the town and first Oshuku, Oguntolu Adeleye Alejugbe, was proclaimed as the choice of the royal house. The Oba-elect said: “I feel fulfilled for … Read more
As the nation joins workers worldwide in celebrating May Day, Pastor of the Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerian workers to be more productive and efficient. In his May Day message, Okotie said: “A productive workforce deserves decent pay; employers should also respect labour rights so as to avert disruptive strikes, … Read more
Voice of Humanitarian Aid Foundation(VOHAF) has urged Nigerians to show love and care to people affected by leprosy rather than stigmatising or discriminating against. National Coordinator of VOHAF, Evangelist Franca Emekobum, said this during an Easter sensitisations outreach to Okobaba Leprosy Centre in Lagos. According to her, “early detection and treatment will prevent deformities so … Read more
Eight persons were seriously injured yesterday in a building collapse that occurred at an ongoing construction at Jericho area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The workers, all males, according to New Telegraph, were rushed to the Jericho Specialist Hospital for treatment while many other workers at the site were protesting and asking the Site … Read more
Lagosians welcomes Buhari as he commissions strategic projects today The president, Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos today to commission strategic projects in some areas in the state as part of part to consolidate the good works of the outgoing governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. Among the projects to be commissioned by the president are institute … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says going forward, Nigerians would pay between N36, 991.50 and N67, 055.85 to get electricity meters installed and maintained at their premises by approved third-party meter providers of the distribution companies (Discos). The arrangement comes under the Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) scheme, which NERC signed off for Discos to … Read more
President Muhhammadu Buhari says the spike in activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country has made him one of the unhappiest leaders in the world. Several states, including Zamfara and Kaduna, have come under repeated attacks by suspected hoodlums. The attacks have left many dead with many properties destroyed. On Saturday, some protesters marched … Read more
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has departed Nigeria for Kigali, Rwanda. The Vice President is to join other world leaders and top dignitaries to participate as a Special Guest in the ceremonies marking 25th National Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi holding today in Kigali. This was disclosed in a statement by … Read more
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has continued to blast her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill after she was accused of selling his car.