The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has insisted that the former senator who represented the Kaduna Central District in the previous Senate, Senator Shehu Sani has questions to answer over his involvement in the alleged exhortation of $25,000. It could be recalled that the antigraft agency had allegedly accused the former senator of collecting … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has debunked the alleged arraignment of the former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over a N75.3bn fraud case. The acting spokesman for EFCC, Tony Orilade, disclosed this in a press statement, stressing that the report was fake news and carried by elements with ulterior motives. Orilade said “The … Read more
The executive Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, has disbursed school learning aids worth N150m to public schools across the state to encourage the free and compulsory basic education policy. Learning aids such as books, writing materials and furniture were presented to the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, for the commencement of the program. … Read more
The Delta State Government has announced plans that its would commenced the payment of the new minimum wage with effect from November 2019. The Secretary to Delta State Government, SSG, Mr Chiedu Ebie, disclosed this development to newsmen shortly after a meeting with the leadership of Organized Labour in the State. Ebie noted that November … Read more
Barely twelve hours after the news of the abduction of four soldiers and two policemen along Damaturu-Maiduguri road by Boko Haram terrorist, some armed bandits have reportedly killed an Air Force Personnel in Kaduna. The Airforce Personnel was killed in action while trying to foil the ambush of the armed bandits at the Unguwan Yako, … Read more
The traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and author of ‘The Bottled Leopard’, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike has died at the age of 89. The Anambra State commissioner for information, Mr C Don Adinuba confirmed this in a short message. Several sources also confirmed that the monarch, author … Read more
The Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammad, has berated Bishop Matthew Kukah who recently took to the media to criticize the Federal Government on the insecurity and persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria. Lai described the criticism of the Bishop as ‘insensitive’ advising him to use his high ecclesiastical office to work for … Read more
The U.S. has expressed its desire to maintain its military presence in Iraq, in spite of a request by the Iraqi government for the withdrawal of American troops from the country. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson for the Department of State, Ms Morgan Ortagus, said the U.S. would keep its troops in Iraq to … Read more
Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has sent a warning signal to all encroachers of buffer zones in the built environment, saying that the act negates the Physical Planning laws of the state. This was disclosed by the Hon.Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr ldris Salako during … Read more
A 37-year-old mechanic, Afeez Tijani, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for belonging to an unlawful society called ‘Aiye’. Tijani was arraigned on Friday before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a two-count of conspiracy and belonging to ‘Aiye’. He pleaded guilty to the charges and begged the court to temper justice with … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, charged teachers participating in the Excel training programme to help create the right future for their pupils. Sanwo-Olu paid the teachers a visit at their centre in CMS Primary School, Bariga, Lagos, where 2400 of them were undergoing training. He charged the teachers to take their jobs … Read more
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday, extending rallies on Wall Street as worries over US-Iran tensions receded while investors eyed US job data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.47 percent, or 110.70 points, to 23,850.57, While the broader Topix index was up 0.35 percent, or 6.11 points, at 1,735.16. “The Japanese market reacted positively … Read more
Ayetoro-Itele, a community in Ogun State, South-Western region of Nigeria recently recorded a weird occurrence as some female students allegedly gang-raped a biology teacher to coma in his own room. According to an eyewitness account, the students within the age range of 16-18 years had arrived at the teacher’s one-room apartment in mufti. What gave … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, has said the state administration is desirous of creating enabling environment for oil companies in the state in line with its campaign for ease of doing business. Odusote disclosed this at the inaugural Enyo Correspondents Breakfast Session organised by Enyo Retail and Supply. According … Read more
Former BBNaija housemate Khloe has been spotted on Instagram begging on-air-personality Toke Makinwa for cloths few days after laying curses on “beggars” last week. Khloe, in a video on her Snapchat handle, lashed out at those who plan to seek help from her in 2020, while recalling how she unsuccessfully sought help in 2019. The … Read more
An unemployed man, Faniyi Ajibola, 27, who allegedly stole two bottles of Holy Communion wine, soaps and sachet of salt worth N46,000 from a Church in Mushin, Lagos, on Friday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Mr Ajibola, who resides in Mushin, Lagos, is charged with theft and breach of peace, but he pleaded … Read more
Ace Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has announced that she is shutting down her fertility herbal business over what she describes as structural disagreement with her partners. Concise News reports that Abraham launched the business sometime in October last year, shortly after she birthed her first child, IreOluwa. Three months after then, the actress took to … Read more
The former Flying Eagles captain who led Nigeria to a silver medal finish at the U-20 World Cup in 2005, died due to a heart attack in October in the United States. Promise until his death, played for US football club side Austin Bold and was buried in a low-key ceremony with none of his … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has urged traditional medicine practitioners in the state to produce evidence-based information that will make Nigerians have confidence in thier craft. Abayomi spoke on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja, during the inauguration of members of the Traditional Medicine Board Research Group saddled with the responsibilities of developing … Read more
The former Minister of Sport, Bala Ka’oje, under the Obasanjo’s administration has alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, was not helping President Muhammadu Buhari in his fight against corruption. Ka’oje disclosed this during a recent interview with a news outfit. He said “To be honest with you, fighting corruption is not easy. The … Read more