Malawi’s constitutional court is to rule Monday on whether to annul a controversial vote result that got President Peter Mutharika re-elected, with the verdict likely to stoke turmoil no matter which way it goes. The case has gripped the southern African nation and kept Malawians glued to radio stations for hours on end listening to … Read more
Bishops of Owerri Anglican Province have described the Supreme Court ruling that sacked ex-Governor Emeka Ihedioha as a ‘momentary setback’. A statement after its Episcopal Synod at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Ife Ezinihitte Mbaise said they understood the disappointment, anger, frustration the people had to contend with since the January 14 judgment. … Read more
Members of the Ebira community in Ondo State has called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to save them and their farmlands from incessant attacks by some Fulani herdsmen. The Chairman of the Ebira Farmers Association, Alhaji Amuju Ovoro, noted that Fulani herders attacked them on a regular basis, adding that the herders invade their farms with … Read more
Former Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, Sayyadi Ruma, has called on the federal government to explore the skilled sector to provide employment for the youth. He made the charge during the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Abuja with a foreign organisation Read Also: South-West plans anti-graft teams for Amotekun as Ogun, Ekiti … Read more
Recall that the South-West governors had at a summit in Ibadan on January 9 where they agreed to set up Operation Amotekun to address killings and kidnapping in the zone. But the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on January 14 kicked against the security outfit, saying it was not only illegal, but … Read more
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has kicked against the ban of motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos State by the government, stating that commuters will suffer untold hardship if the ban is continued. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director-General of the LCCI, Muda Yusuf, the Chamber stated that the prices … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state on Sunday expressed shock over the fire that razed down four buildings on Martins street in Lagos Island, saying it was a sad development for the State to experience another fire under an absolutely avoidable circumstance. Sanwo-Olu said the recent fires being experienced in the State and the colossal … Read more
Anyone who refuses to get National Identity Number (NIN) risks three month imprisonment or a fine of 100,000, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned. Kano state coordinator Muhammad Sanusi Auwalu disclosed this while delivering a lecture at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano. He said the Agency will start taking action on anybody … Read more
Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB, has donated some equipment and materials to vocational training centres in all the 20 Local Government Education Authority establishments in the State. Towards improving the practical learning experience of students in the beneficiary schools. Read Also: “We Are No Longer Comfortable With The Killings” – CAN The Chairman … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria has asked Christians in the country to speak up in condemnation against killings and insecurity in the country. Lagos State Chairman of CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, said this on Sunday while speaking on the deplorable state of security in the country and condemning government for not containing the killings. He … Read more
The government of Lagos State praises motorcycle and tricycle operators for complying with the restriction from six LGAs, major highways, and bridges. The enforcement of the State Security Council’s order began on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The level of compliance was over 90 %. In fact, some of the ride-hailing companies directed their riders to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the management of Lagos Bus Services Limited to deploy a fleet of 65 buses along major routes from Monday, February 3, 2020. To provide succour and ameliorate the hardship commuters might face as a result of the restriction order on the operators of motorcycles and tricycles in … Read more
The United States has said that it notified all foreign governments including Nigeria about the identity-management and information-sharing criteria in 2019. The government stated that the Republic of Chad improved on the performance metrics and was removed from consideration for travel restrictions. The US described Nigeria as one of the worst-performing countries on the performance … Read more
In order to reduce the hardship faced by commuters as a result of the ban on motorcycles and tricycles, Lagos State said it will deploy a fleet of 65 buses along major some routes from Monday, February 3. The state’s commissioner for information Gbenga Omotosho said last month that the restriction came “after consultations with … Read more
The Federal Govt has secured N220 billion loan from the World Bank to tackle the challenges of out-of-school children and strengthen basic education in 17 states. Minister of State for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, broke the news at the weekend during the launch of the programme in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. he listed the 13 … Read more
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has assured Nigerians of the nation’s preparedness to tackle the deadly coronavirus, saying that Nigeria now has the capacity to test the virus samples The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared coronavirus a global emergency with first death confirmed outside China where the first case of the virus … Read more
The Federal Government will this week sign a tripartite pact with the United States of America and the Island of New Jersey for the repatriation of $321m looted by the late former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. A spokesperson for the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Dr. Umar … Read more
Residents of Afaraukwu Ibeku community, in Umuahia North Council of Abia State, the home town of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, scampered to safety as over 100 fierce-looking soldiers invaded the community. The IPOB leader’s parents, Eze Okwu and Ugoeze Kanu, will be laid to rest on February 14, … Read more
Burnley wasted the chance to punish Arsenal, who escaped from Turf Moor with a point from a goalless draw. The Clarets at least ended a run that had seen them beaten in their previous 11 games against the Gunners, but the home side should have had more. After riding some early pressure from the visitors, … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his tally to 10 goals in his last six games as Juventus beat Fiorentina 3-0. The hosts were first awarded a spot kick for handball in the first half and Ronaldo swept home the penalty. Rodrigo Bentancur was fouled inside the box towards the end of the second … Read more