The progenitor and one of the founders of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Emeka Emekesiri, has advised the members of the group to be patient and avoid lies as well as propaganda in this new year as they sue for independent. Describing the year 2020 as a year of national liberation and freedom, Emekesiri … Read more
Jose Mourinho’s side, Tottenham Hotspur suffered another defeat as Southampton ran away with 1-0 win at the Saint Mary’s Stadium on New Year’s Day. A brilliant goal from Danny Ings gave Southampton a narrow but deserved win over Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham. The Saints striker flicked the ball superbly over Toby Alderweireld before shooting past Paulo … Read more
The former Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has replied his critics advising them to go ahead and hug any available transformer if they were not happy with his enjoyment status. He disclosed this on Wednesday bias his Twitter handle. Fayose who reacted via his twitter handle against criticisms from some Nigerians that he lied … Read more
Carlo Ancelloti suffered his defeat as Everton manager after Gabriel Jesus scored twice to sink the Toffees at the Etihad Stadium on New Year’s Day. The Citizen cut the gap at the top of the League table to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Everton. They remain third in the Premier League and … Read more
The victims of the recent flood in Edo state have been given some relief materials by the state government. The relief items, comprising building materials such as roofing sheets, cement and nails were given to the victims of the rainstorm and flood disaster in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state. The benefiting local … Read more
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed the first babies of the year 2020 in the state. The wife of the Governor presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in four state-owned health facilities in Lagos. The facilities include Ijede General Hospital, Agbowa General Hospital, Ketu-Ejirin General Hospital … Read more
The Kwara State Government has said that the revoked land allegedly belonging to the Saraki family was not paid for by the late Olusola Saraki. The state government also noted that there was no evidence of payment, even as it added that no formal application was made in respect of the land. The Director-General of … Read more
My Dear Compatriots, Today marks a new decade. It is a time of hope, optimism and fresh possibilities. We look forward as a nation to the 2020s as the opportunity to build on the foundations we have laid together on security, diversification of our economy and taking on the curse of corruption. These are the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerians to be tolerant and law abiding as the new year begins. He disclosed this in his new year address on Wed in Abuja. Buhari stressed the need for Nigerians to be law abiding and peace loving people as the nation enters a decade of “prosperity and promise for … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed the 2020 budget into law. The Governor said that their 2020 budget christened ‘Budget of Growth’, passed by the State House of Assembly, provides for a aggregate expenditures of N187,858,525,273.00. Education has the largest percentage of the budget provision, followed by infrastructure. He said that the amount is … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he would withdraw from active politics by 2023. This is coming on the backdrop of the speculations in some quarters that there might be a third term agenda for the President. President Buhari in a letter released in Abuja on New Year’s day to Nigerians to mark the … Read more
The investors of the Inland Container Depot, ICD, project have lamented over the failure of Plateau State Government to provide necessary support to actualize the project. It was gathered that the investors have approached the Federal Government to seek partnership or outright takeover of the project. A source close to the investors revealed that the … Read more
A 50 year old Nigerian Femi Akinseloyin has developed an application that’ll help people; particularly non geographers interpret map easily and accurately. The app developer who is an alumnus of University of Ilorin says how to make map reading easier for people has been his desire for long time, after observing the intricacies and hassles … Read more
One of the reasons that makes it seems as if the deadly terrorist organization Boko Haram appears to be waxing strong in recent time can be attributed to the fallout between the government of Yola, Borno and Adamawa state with the commanders of the military formations fighting the insurgents. It was gathered that issues bordering … Read more
The highhandedness of contractors handling the Mile 2 Expressway has been attributed to the failure of the gridlock on the Apapa road to not persist. Findings revealed that unlike other projects where the contractors meet with stakeholders to work out a traffic control mechanism for the commencement of work, the contractor have refused to meet … Read more
Nigerian artist, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has been given till January 14, 2020, to appear in court for arraignment for alleged car theft. A Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos gave the order on Tuesday during the trial of three other defendants including two of Marley’s brothers. The defendants, Idris Fashola, 18; … Read more
Barack Obama has unveiled his list of favourite music of 2019 and guess what, Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ and Mavin Records new sensation, Rema’s ‘Iron Man’ made the list. Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ is sixth on the 35-song list and twenty sixth is Rema’s Iron Man. Obama’s list is a continuation of his annual tradition, as he … Read more
The council of traditional rulers in Edo state has declared January 2 as a day of fasting and praying to seek divine intervention into the faceoff between the Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki and the National Chairman of the All Progressive Party APC, Adams Oshiomhole. It could be recalled that both Obaseki and Oshiomhole … Read more
The women and youths from Oredo Local Government Area converged under the auspices of the Insured Good People (IGP) has endorsed the Governor of Edo state for a second term in office. The endorsement came ahead of the gubernatorial poll in the state in 2020. Speaking at the weekend during an end-of-year rally for the … Read more
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed, has said there was no reason for Nigerians to panic over the $81.274 bn external debt profile of Nigeria under Buhari’s administration. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the achievements recorded by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration … Read more