Akwa-Ibom Governor Redeems Car Promise Made To NUJ

Chairman of the  Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk has received an Hyundai Elantra car from Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday. The donation was in fulfillment of the promise the governor made to Etuk when he hosted members of the pen profession in Uyo in 2019. … Read more

Remembrance Day: Shina Peller To Sponsor Education Of Fallen Hero’s Daughter

A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a fallen Iseyin-born soldier, Ismail Ojeke, who died on Jan. 5 while fighting insurgents in the North East Zone. Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, made the promise when he visited the family of the late hero … Read more

BREAKING: Uzodinma Sworn In As Imo State Governor

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The All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial candidate in the Imo state governorship election in march 2019,  Hope Uzodinma, has just been sworn in an governor of the state. The swearing is coming barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court verdict declaring the APC candidate the legitimate winner of the gubernatorial poll. Details later…  

Ihedioha Finally Speaks, Describes S/Court’s Verdict As A Rude Shock

Emeka Ihedioha Expresses Disappointment Over Supreme Court Rulling

Since his removal from office  as the executive governor of the state by the Supreme court of Nigeria on Tuesday, Emeka Ihedioha seemed to have kept mute. However the former Governor in a statement this evening accused the supreme court of contravening the will of the people of Imo state. In his last address as … Read more

NANS Replies FG Says, Amotekun Has Come To Stay

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In the wake of the Federal Government declaration of the joint security outfit by southwest state popularly known as ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, in its replied stressed that Amotekun has come to stay. NANS described the move by the federal government as tactical moves to shut down Amotekun … Read more

LASTMA To Show No Mercy To Traffic Offenders

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has admonished motorists in the state to adopt a change of attitude, warning that the authority will no longer be merciful to traffic law violators. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, gave this warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos … Read more

Lagos To Adopt PPP Model In Solving Challenges of Infrastructure

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said it would deploy the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to tackle infrastructure challenges in the state. He made this known at a stakeholder engagement of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), at Onikan, with theme ”Private Partnership on Infrastructure Maintenance Regulation; Aligning with Global … Read more

Woman Arraigned For Stealing TV Set Worth N947,000

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

An 32-year-old unemployed woman, Eunice Samuel, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing television sets worth N947,000 Samuel, whose address was not provided, is facing a count charge of stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem, told the court … Read more

Environmental Hazards: TUC Proposes Use Of JTF

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Council, has proposed a Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising Labour, civil society organizations, Lagos State Safety Commission and the Inspectorate Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (Ikoyi office) for monitoring and enforcement of programmes and policies put in place by the state government … Read more

Man Whose Car Was Set Ablaze By Lagos Task Force Cries For Justice

The year began rather on a sour note for Joseph Isaac, a contractor with OK Foods Ltd when on Monday night, his vehicle went up in flames moments after operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Monitoring Task Force swooped on and raided traders and commercial motorcycle operators at Toyota bus-stop along Oshodi-Apapa expressway. According to … Read more

Five In Court For Alleged theft of N125m

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The police in Lagos State yesterday arraigned five men before an Ikeja magistrate court in Lagos for allegedly stealing cash and jewelries valued at N125 million belonging to a complainant, Prince Elusanmi, of Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. The accused persons are 34-year-old Godson Matthew, 26-year-old Amos Taiwo, 43-year-old Kazeem Adesina, 59-year-old Duyile Adekunle and … Read more

FG Issues Warning To State Governors Diverting Local Governments Allocations

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed N3.7billion has been recovered from Niger Delta Development Commission contractors.

The Buhari led Federal Government has issued a strong warning to state governors in the habit of diverting local governments allocations stressing that such governors will not escape the wrath of the law. The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, issued the warning while featuring on a … Read more

Ile Arugbo: Kwara Police Summoned By Court Over Demolition

  The Kwara State Commissioner of Police has been summoned by a High Court sitting in Ilorin over the demolition of Ile Arugbo. Justice Abiodun Adebara also advised all parties in the demolition case to explore all avenues of an out-of-court settlement in the interest of peace and justice. Justice Abiodun Adebara gave the advice … Read more

See Why Herds Men Fled Ondo Town, Leaving Their Cows Behind

Community chiefs of Ijare town in Ondo State  allegedly led youths  to chase away herdsmen  who believe have been causing havoc in the area. The incidence spiked a mild drama on Wednesday morning as the  herders left their cows behind and ran for their lives. It  was learnt that the community took this step after … Read more

Ex-BBNaija Star Set To Marry In Febuary

In the dead of 2019, many celebrities in the entertainment industry openly took to their social media handle to reveal their intentions in tying the knot with their lovers come year 2020. Surprisingly, former Big Brother housemate Nina Ivy will be one to set the ball rolling for others as the reality show star set … Read more

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Nigerians Celebrate Fallen Heroes

It is customary in Nigeria that the Nation sets aside January 15, to celebrate the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme price for defending the nation’s territorial integrity. Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnicity or social status have taken to various social media platforms to celebrate the Nation’s fallen heroes. According to Nwawuike John, “TODAY … Read more

Minister Says Nigeria Should Prepare For Electric Cars

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that the world is exploring environmentally friendly sources of energy and moving away from fossil fuel, noting that Nigeria needs to prepare for the use of electric cars. The minister said this at an interactive session between the Federal Government and the State … Read more

See Who Chelsea, Liverpool Will Be Playing In FA Cup 4th Round (See Full Fixtures)

See Who Chelsea, Liverpool Will Be Playing In FA Cup 4th Round (See Full Fixtures)

England FA Cup which is one of the oldest football competition in the world and it is known for its upset and can be regarded as one of the most competitive football competition. Predicting FA Cup matches can be very tasking, teams from lower division do the unthinkable by eliminating the top-flight clubs which makes … Read more

Transfer: 21-year-old Portuguese Midfielder Completes Signing For Mourinho’s Tottenham

Tottenham have completed the signing of Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder becomes Tottenham’s first signing of the January transfer window and the first signing of the Jose Mourinho era in north London, with the 21-year-old joining on an initial 18-month loan deal. Spurs have the option to make the deal permanent for around … Read more

Osogbo South LCDA Chairman Suspended By Osun Assembly Over Misconduct

The Chairman of the Osogbo South Local Government Development Area has been suspended by the Osun State House of Assembly for gross misconduct. This development was contained in a statement of the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, signed by his media aide, Kunle Alabi on Thursday. It was gathered that the lawmakers came to the resolution at … Read more