Polytechnic students under the aegis of the National Association of Polytechnic Students on Friday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the service chiefs or they would revolt. The students gave the President a 14-day ultimatum to replace the service chief or face their wrath. The service chiefs have come under scathing criticism from Nigerians over … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim of winning the war against insurgency. The party warned Buhari to stop living in denial, self-praise and making jokes out of the security situation in the country. The party in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan chided President Buhari for … Read more
Due to the Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Lagos State government has announced road closures / diversions at the following locations from 0630hrs through to 1330hrs. The marathon starting point will be at Western Avenue, in front of the National Stadium Surulere and finish at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria … Read more
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attested to the sterling qualities of the special adviser to the Lagos state governor on chieftaincy affairs, Prince Bayo Osiyemi. In a congratulatory letter he personally signed and sent to the charming prince on the occasion of his 70th birthday, the Jagaban … Read more
A false news has been treanding on social media that the Lagos State Government is giving out free mini buses to Okada riders to alleviate the suffering the ban had caused. But the Government has warned Lagosians to discard the fake news, describing it as baseless, unconfirmed and a fraudulent attempt by unscrupulous elements to … Read more
Education is the most effective tool in fighting female genital mutilation, and my government will not fail to make education accessible for the girl child. These were the words of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki during the commemoration of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day, … Read more
A baby factory in Oruk- Anam local council of Akwa-Ibom state where child trafficking syndicates harbour pregnant girls and sell off their babies as soon as they (pregnant girls) give birth have been discovered by the police. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Frederick N-Nnudam, in a statement issued to journalists in Uyo on Friday, … Read more
The police have filed one count of car theft against a musician, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, also known as Iyanya, before the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere. In the charge sheet marked, LD/9024C/2019, the musician was accused of the conversion of a vehicle to his own. The police alleged that Iyanya “dishonestly converted to your … Read more
The federal government has commenced implementation of reduced visa application fees for citizens of the United States of America. The slashed visa application charges for citizens of the United states is from one hundred and eighty dollars to one hundred and sixty dollars. The former amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as processing … Read more
Minister for Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has narrated how an attempt by terrorists to bomb Lagos State in 2013 was thwarted. Fashola, who was governor of the state at the time, said the security intercepted 17 suitcases loaded with explosives which were smuggled in to cause disaster. He made this disclosure while delivering a … Read more
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has demoted 75 chiefs promoted to coronet traditional rulers by his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun. Amosun had elevated the 75 chiefs to minor Obas at the twilight of his administration. But Abiodun on assuming office set up a review committee led by the Olu of Ilaro and the paramount ruler … Read more
Members of the Physically Challenged Empowerment Initiative, on Friday, carried out a peaceful protest against the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in select LGA’s in Lagos state. A large number of physically challenged persons gathered at the entrance of the Lagos state House of Assembly, demanding that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reverse the ban for the … Read more
Minister for Works and Housing and two-term Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola has recounted a foiled attempt by terrorists to bomb the State in 2013 in a bid to wreak havoc in his administration. While delivering a lecture at the fourth annual public lecture of the United Action for Change (UAC), Fashola hinted … Read more
Mr Terry A’wase, a film maker and social entrepreneur, has called on the Plateau Government to establish a film village in the state. A’wase made this call in an interview with the newsmen in Jos on Friday. He noted that there were vibrant institutions in terms of creativity like the National Film Institute, TV College … Read more
The Plateau State Government has declared Friday, (today) as a work-free day to celebrate the day of forgiveness and reconciliation Read Also: Amotekun: Recruitment forms ready next week, says Akeredolu Governor Simon Lalong had in February 7 last year inaugurated the ‘Garden of Forgiveness’ in Jos, the state capital. The Secretary to the State Government, … Read more
The Economic Advisory Council of President Muhammadu Buhari, has identified the lack of “synergy” between Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government as a major factor delaying delivery of set economic goals. It noted that ministry and agency heads appeared to lack coordination, leading to their working largely at cross purposes. The EAC, which is chaired … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing and former governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has advised Lagos residents to support the state government’s renewed enforcement of the restriction on motorcycles in some local government areas in the state. He noted that while the discomfort created by the enforcement could not be dismissed, the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday to attend the Thirty-third (33rd) Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Buhari will join leaders from the 55-member countries of the African Union to participate in the Summit with the theme, “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive … Read more
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy belonging to the Durbar Hotel on Muhammadu Buhari Way by Independence Way in the state capital. The governor said the property was revoked because the management of the hotel belonging to the late Gen. Sani Abacha family owed the state a ground rent … Read more
A 6-month-old baby accused of collecting €500 of excess rent and refusing to reimburse €660 of rental guarantee on a property that was rented via the Public Centre for Social Action (CPAS) has been summoned by a Brussels court. The incident happened from January to June 2019, before the baby was even born in July. … Read more