A newsdaily recently conducted an online poll to gauge the feelings of Nigerians towards the state of insecurity and the renewed call for the sacking of security chiefs, as expressed by some senators and a plethora of Nigerian citizens The polls conducted on Twitter and Facebook on Friday indicated that more Nigerians want President Muhammadu … Read more
Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Leon Balogun from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the season. Balogun has struggled for game time since teaming up with the Seagulls in 2018 from German Bundesliga club Mainz 05, featuring in only 12 games across all competitions. … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his sadness over the inclusion of Nigeria among the countries affected by the visa restriction. Atiku in a post on his Facebook page Saturday morning urged the US to reconsider its stand based on the history of her relationship with the Nigerian people. According to him, Nigerians should … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has handed over keys to allottees of Alhaji Lateef Jakande Gardens Estate, Igando on Friday. Ekohotblog reports that the handing over started with a short welcome address from the Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu who assured that his administration would collaborate with professionals and mortgage institutions to deliver affordable mass housing to residents of the … Read more
Popular Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Akinsanya, has disclosed what led to her leaving her marriage early, in spite of her three month- old baby. The Yoruba movie star, popularly known as “Omo Oloja”stated this in a recent post in her Instagram handle, saying it was not an easy decision. According to her, she left the union … Read more
Premier League side Newcastle have completed the loan signing of Danny Rose from Tottenham for the remainder of the season. Newcastle will pay £2m plus a loan fee for the 29-year-old, who could make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League game at home to Norwich City. The deal does not include an obligation or option … Read more
Manchester Un ited manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that new signing, Odion Ighalo will get the maximum advantage from his temporary stay at the English Premier League (EPL) giants. Ighalo, a former Super Eagles of Nigeria international, joined United on Friday on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of China until the end of the season. Early Saturday … Read more
The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, has said that the introduction of Lagos Bus Services Limited has provided a well-structured transport system that will unlock traffic gridlocks across the metropolis. Oladeinde stated this at the opening session of a three-day Strategic Management Retreat organised for staff of the Lagos Bus Services Limited by the … Read more
In order to properly plan and ensure bumper harvest for the Year 2020, the Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply Authority has engaged farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector through its quarterly forum at Oko-Oba Farm Centre, Agege. In her address to participants, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Mrs. Abisola Olusanya said … Read more
As the implementation of the new 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax rate begins on Saturday (today), the Federal Inland Revenue Service has warned businesses and individuals against tax evasion. The Federal Government had said it would from today begin the implementation of the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax. The VAT increase which is … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said he withdrew the N25bn fraud case against Gombe Central lawmaker, Senator Danjuma Goje, stating that the case against him was weak. The Muhammadu Buhari regime had come under fire for withdrawing the charges against Goje barely three weeks after he abandoned his ambition to run … Read more
The US has suspended the issuance of visas that can lead to permanent residency for nationals of Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Nigeria. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf revealed this during a call with reporters on Friday. He said, nonimmigrant visas were not affected for the additional countries, Wolf said. Those visas are given … Read more
Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde of on Friday approved a minor cabinet reshuffle with two commissioners swapping ministries. A statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, indicated that Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, education, science and technology commissioner, had swapped with Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye of the establishment and training ministry. Read Also: 3 … Read more
Nigerians living in Wuhan, China, where coronavirus was first reported are reluctant to return home, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed revealed. The minister in a press conference on Friday January 31, noted that the federal government cannot stop Nigerians from travelling to China, as they are already in contact with 16 Nigerians living … Read more
A consultant at the Mirabel Centre (a sexual-assault referral centre), Dr. Oyedeji Alagbe, has told the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a father repeatedly defiled his three daughters. Alagbe, who has 14 years working experience at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) told the court that a driver, Michael Ogbar, 51, repeatedly … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it has approved free Health Insurance Scheme for its retirees above 60 years. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs M.A. Eko and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The statement said that … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command on Friday confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old man, Marvellous Luka, who allegedly raped his 70-year-old grandmother. The police officer in charge of the case, Insp. Mulleng Alex, said that Luka, lives in Dangu-gu Village, Ampang West District of Mangu, Plateau, NAN reports. According to Alex, the suspect has been … Read more
A Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna on Friday ordered that a 33-year-old man, Clement Michael, who allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional facility, pending legal advice. NAN reports that the Magistrate, Umar Ibrahim Ibrahim who did not take the plea of the defendant, adjourned the matter until Feb. 21, for hearing. The … Read more
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps has confirmed that a 30 ton crane truck has caught fire along Lagos-Ibadan highway in Ogun State. TRACE Spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said: “motorists plying the axis are implored to play safe and obey traffic diversionary measures put in place by TRACE Corps and other safety agencies … Read more
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, destroyed over 100,000 tons of seized hard drugs and psychotropic substances at at Ibereko, Badagry area of Lagos Chairman, anti-narcotic, Col Mustapha Abdallah (retd) expressed shock over a large number of drugs and psychotropic substances. Read Also: LASG Reiterates Commitment To Safety of Lives And Property According … Read more