The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has described the recent use of the Presidential jet by Buhari’a daughter, Hanan to a private function as sending strong message to Nigerian ladies to eschew laziness. MURIC was responding to the recent social media criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan use of the presidential jet on her trip … Read more
The Pioneer Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, Professor Anya O. Anya, has urged Nigerians to learn from other nations of the world that survived war. Anya made this know during the Nzuko Umunna and Ndigbo Lagos, in collaboration with Civil Society Organization, ‘Never Again’ Conference, with the theme: “Nigeria Civil War: 50 … Read more
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, embarked on a three-day warning strike over non-payment of shortfalls in their salaries. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision of the doctors to embark on the warning strike was agreed upon at its emergency congress held on Monday. NAN also … Read more
Two housewives, who allegedly beat up their 58-year-old neighbour, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Ejiro Johnson, 43, and Patience Samuel, 42, who live at 40, Mufutau Ope-Ifa St., Oke-Odo, Abule Egba road, Lagos with conspiracy, assault, breach of peace and theft. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. … Read more
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 on penalties to win the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. In a low-quality match in which opportunities were scarce, Zinedine Zidane’s side prevailed on spot kicks as the Rojiblancos missed two of their three efforts. Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos all converted, with … Read more
Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick to become the Premier League’s all-time leading overseas goalscorer as Manchester City hammered Aston Villa to leave Dean Smith’s men struggling in the relegation zone. The Argentine took his tally to 177 league goals to surpass Thierry Henry’s mark as a brace from Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus’ strike helped … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in its latest attack has described President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressive Congress APC as threats to the national unity of Nigeria. PDP identified the “exclusionist policies, divisive comments, disregard for rules, political witch-hunt and failure to bring perpetrators of violence to book,” as major threat to … Read more
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Chief Olu Falae, has stressed that it would be provocative to allow the north retain power in 2023. The one time Finance Minister, Falae, disclosed this in an interview with a national news outfit while commenting on national burning issues. He said “Definitely, it will … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has taken legal actions against the 36 states of the federation over the alleged Life Pension paid to ex-governors. SERAP in the lawsuit filed before a federal high court in Abuja prayed the court to compel states government to publish the pension paid to ex-governors and ex-public officials from … Read more
The Edo state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, has given hope the youths in the state by promising that the party would ensure that youths were given fair chance to contest the gubernatorial ticket of the party. Orbih disclosed this on Sunday at a rally in Etsako Central Local Government … Read more
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has shut down 15 illegal patrol stations across Osun state for operating without license. Mr Ademola Makinde, DPR’s Operations Controller, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo, said the stations were sealed during routine surveillance by the department in the … Read more
The human right lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has replied the presidency on the recent development of controversial use of the Presidential Jet by Buhari’s family members. Falana stressed that the presidency was ‘incorrect’ to have said the daughter of the president has the right to use the presidential jet for personal functions. It could be … Read more
The Chairman House Commitee on Legislative Compliance, Rep. Dennis Idahosa, has urged Nigerians to trust President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his campaign promises. Idahosa stressed that he was confident Buhari would fulfill his campaign promises to the people having solved the fuel crisis usually experienced in Yuletide seasons. The APC Edo Rep made the appeal … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel, has promised to uplift rural communities across the state from poverty. Udom stressed that his administration was keen to bringing development to rural communities in the state adding that, raising the standard of living among rural dwellers was priority to his administration. The move is worthy of commendation … Read more
No fewer than 11 persons have been killed in severe storms that eroded the southern US, authorities said, as tornadoes and high winds upturned cars, destroyed homes and left tens of thousands without power. The storms hit parts of the south on Friday and were expected to move east and north on Sunday, according to … Read more
Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media. The Spanish second-tier side said Sanchez had been dismissed for “disciplinary reasons”, adding that they had been unable to agree terms on a mutual termination of his contract. “Malaga … Read more
Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired struggling AC Milan to a 2-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A match on Saturday. The Swedish who made his return to the club said scoring his first goal for AC Milan since rejoining the club made him “feel alive” as his side eased past Cagliari in Serie A. Rafael Leao had … Read more
The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has approved N79m counterpart fund to boost healthcare delivery across the state. This is in line with the implementation of the 2019 Health Work Plan. The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this on Saturday when he briefed journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has berated president Muhammadu Buhari for allowing his daughter Hanan Buhari to use the Presidential jet for her photography services. It could be recalled that Hanan had flown the presidential plane to Bauchi to shoot some cultural heritage as well as attend the function of the state governor. It … Read more
Youths in their hundreds have taken to the street to protest against the second term ambition of the chairman of Nsukka Local Government area of Enugu state, Chief Patrick Omeje. The youths lamented the bad leadership of the council boss while chanting chorus songs and carrying placards to show their dissatisfaction. They also called on … Read more