The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, through the Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner Barrister Mutiu Agboke has declared that henceforth no one would be allowed to come to public office through the power of gun or manipulation. The declaration of zero tolerance against electoral misconduct was made during the commission’s end of the year party … Read more
No fewer than 856 migrants in Bayelsa State have been registered by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)as part of the ongoing e-registration in the country. Comptroller of the command, Felix Odika, told reporters yesterday in Yenagoa that the exercise was for foreigners, who had stayed or are to be in the country beyond 90 days. … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) will now discharge its statutory duties with the use of technology as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned the new operational headquarters with full automation of its activities. The construction and delivery of the ultramodern edifice is the activation of transportation blueprint initiated by the administration of Governor … Read more
The organisers of Afropunk festival in Johannesburg, South Africa have announced that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has been pulled from the lineup. Burna Boy was set to perform at Afropunk, to be held later this month, but organisers took to their social media handle to announce a new development. According to them, “now isn’t the … Read more
Reacting to the recent addition of Nigeria to the watch list by the United States of America, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the US government to always be mindful of her source of information. Buhari also stressed that he was doing his best to honor the oath of office he took. He disclosed this when … Read more
Saudi Arabia has prohibited marriage of persons under 18 years while setting 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr. Walid Al-Samaani, gave the order in a circular issued to all courts. All such requests are to be referred to the specialized court … Read more
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of Lagos State teachers in imparting knowledge and virtues to pupils since the inception of the present administration. The Governor’s wife also commended all stakeholders in the education sector for their cooperation and commitment in helping to scale up service … Read more
Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has visited two camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) — the Area 1 IDP and New Kunchingoro IDP camps respectively — in Abuja, Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility. In a statement by the firm, it donated welfare resources to ensure those at the camps experience better … Read more
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday night lost his elder sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello, following a protracted illness. A statement signed by Bello and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Tuesday in Lokoja confirmed the death The governor said the deceased died at … Read more
A total of 439 civil servants died while in active service from January to December 2019, Jigawa State and Local government contributory pension scheme board said. Board Executive Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Hashim Fagam disclosed this to newsmen after the payment of retirement and death benefit of 318 beneficiaries for the month of October to December … Read more
The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered the release of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore and former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki from detention. Nigeria’s justice minister and attorney general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami ordered their release in a statement. Malami said the decision to release them was in compliance with the bail … Read more
Deputy Governor of Osun State, Olugboyega Alabi, has urged members of the public to be wary of rendering services to anyone posing as his wife. He revealed that some importers are posing as his wife to defraud people. Alabi, in a public disclaimer, said the suspected fraudster had been buying things on credit from people … Read more
The Nigerian soldiers have arrested four people suspected to be members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra in Aba Market for selling a defunct Biafran newspaper. The men were picked up under the Nigerian Army “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’’, now ongoing in the South eastern states and Cross River. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, … Read more
While commenting on the ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, has called on the Nigerian government to consider deradicalisation campaign beyond what only military can handle. Kukah, who is also Head, Justice, Peace and Development Council made the call on Tuesday in Sokoto during the Diocese`s … Read more
A security guard, Milacasupl Jackson, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Toyota Sienna car 2008 model valued at N2.6m from his employer, Teeded Motors. Jackson was arrested while trying to sell the car, according to a statement by the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the incident was reported by manager of the … Read more
Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has revealed that he lost many movie roles because of his father, Pete, claiming his name generated envy in the industry. Yul made this known in a tweet on Sunday, after a follower who appears to be an up and coming act alleged that politics is being played in … Read more
Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Alejo popularly known as Ycee has expressed concerns over the increased consumption of cocaine in Lagos. Ycee, in a tweet, said cocaine is no longer seen as hard drug in the city known for glamorous lifestyles, as people now offer it to others like it is “biscuit” “The way people offer you … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday unveiled 31 network of roads in Ojokoro, Ifako-Ijaiye to decongest traffic in the area. The network of roads totaled 20.216km. Sanwo-Olu, while inaugurating the roads in four locations said good road network facilitated effective management of traffic and transport, thereby boosting the socio-economic activities of the State. “It … Read more
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, is capping off the year in a different way as she took to her social media handles to announce that what she wants to do now is lead youth to Jesus. Olunloyo also announced that all her journalism accounts are now closed on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, adding that she will … Read more
The Niger Delta Coalition for Unity and Progress, NDCUP, has warned the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, not to drag the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC into his battle with the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole. The group while reacting to claims by Governor Obaseki that the composition of … Read more