Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W has berated the approval of N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly, by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The amount, which is included in the 2020 budget, is however not part of the N128 billion allocated for the assembly for next year. Confirming the report, Senate President Ahmad … Read more
The Nigeria football team maintained its 31st position on the FIFA football rankings. The Super Eagles ends 2019 as the third-best team in Africa as they remain unmoved in December’s ranking released on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions garnered a total of 1493 points, to maintain their position behind Senegal and Tunisia on the … Read more
Villarreal manager, Javier Calleja has dismissed report linking winger, Samuel Chukwueze with a move to Chelsea. According to reports, the U-17 World Cup winner is believed to be on the list of wingers being targeted by Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard. Speaking on the development, Calleja said that Chukwueze should ignore the report and continue his … Read more
Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and some other big name players in the squad are desperate to leave club ahead of Mikel Arteta’s appointment. This was made known by the UK Independent as the Gunners are set to make Mikel Arteta their new manager after the Spaniard agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal. Arteta’s first job will be … Read more
By Farooq Kperogi. Impeachment doesn’t mean removal from office, but it’s often a prelude to removing a public official from office. To impeach is to “charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office.” In other words, it means to formally accuse a public official of a crime. In the United … Read more
The Oduduwa Secondary School Old Students Association (ODUSOSA) has honoured more than 30 former and serving teachers/principals of the school in its 2019 teachers’ appreciation day. The association, which earlier cleaned the Ladipo auto spare part market as part of the activities marking this year’s reunion, said they came together to contribute to a … Read more
The Alumni Association of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) , Noforija, Epe in Lagos State felicitates and commemorates with the Lagos State Government, past Governing Councils, Management, Staff and students on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of MOCPED. Mr. Idris Adebanjo Salami, the National President noted that since the College was established in … Read more
Two expatriates and a Nigerian member of staff of Triacta Construction Company have been kidnapped by gunmen in Galadima Kogo village of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Adamu Usman, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday, said the gunmen who wore … Read more
Following Mohammad Mamman Nami’s confirmation as the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking for the screening and confirmation of Edward Adamu as Chairman, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON. The letter dated December 9, 2019, reads: “In accordance with Section 10(1) of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria … Read more
A Facebook user, Chinonso Okoro has taken to a Facebook group to share the news of the man’s banishment from Okofia community Otolo, Nnewi LGA In Anambra State. The unidentified man said to be in his late 60s was sent away by the community for impregnating his own daughter twice. Read Also: Ex-INEC Chairman Speaks … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Monday launched a book in Abuja, “Curbing Electoral Spending” that was thoroughly reviewed by former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega. Jega called for a strategic change in the fight against corruption especially in Nigeria were corruption is on the increase compared … Read more
Nigerian alternative Afropop singer, Ric Hassani has garnered more than eight million streams for his music on Spotify in 2019. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer revealed his statistics on Instagram page alondisde a post thanking fans for their support. Read Also: Ebola: Rwanda Commences Large Scale Vaccination The stream numbers was … Read more
In order to align with protests against the repression of freedom of speech especially the incident between the DSS and Omoyele Sowore, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has postponed the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Executive Director of the centre, Motunrayo Alaka, in a statement said that … Read more
A fake doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, who pleaded guilty to forgery and impersonation has been sentenced to accumulative 44 years and six months in jail by a high court in Adamawa. He is however to spend 10 years. The presiding judge, Justice Nathan Musa, sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha on ten counts, which variously attracted between six months … Read more
Head of the Enugu Electricity Distribution’s (EEDC) Communication Department, Mr Emeka Ezeh on Monday confirmed the vandalism of Enugu-Ukwu 33 KV line resulting into power outage in nine communities respectively. In a statement, Ezeh said the vandalism on its installation was carried out early Sunday . He said that valuable equipment was carted away from … Read more
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has approved the sum of 1.35 billion naira for Christmas decoration and throwing of fire works, “banger” as part of preparations for the forthcoming Christmas and New year. The governor also increased his security vote by fifty percent citing security challenges that arise during Christmas and New year celebrations. … Read more
Investigations are currently ongoing for the cause of a fire incident at a factory that killed 40 workers while they slept in the middle of the night. The blaze broke out at the four-storey building in the city’s congested old quarter early on Sunday morning. Read Also: Pupils Under Drug Influence Attack Teacher On His … Read more
A Delta State teacher has been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, for treatment as he suffered a broken forehead as a result of an attack he received from some pupils of the Zappa Secondary School, Asaba. It was gathered that the pupils, after allegedly taking hard drugs, attacked the teacher while he was … Read more
The District Head of Fannami Ward, Lawan Mari from Bade Local Government, has been suspended for alleged sodomy with a six year-old boy. In a Statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Abdullahi Bego said the Governor has directed swift action against the district head. Read Also: Hon Wale Raji … Read more
President Buhari in a statement by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina has congratulated World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts Saturday night in a re-match with Mexican’s Andy Ruiz Jnr. The President rejoiced with Joshua, saluting him for bringing joy to millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, who had rooted … Read more