Legendary music producer Don Jazzy who is an active user of social media platforms has come out to reveal that he battled an illness but has now recovered. He has been absent on both Twitter and Instagram for quite some days, and that is enough reason his fans should worry about him. Don Jazzy who … Read more
Former BBNaija housemate Tacha Akide is another act to look out for in the music and movie industry as she reveals that she would be releasing a song with singer Slim Case. Tacha asked her fans to expect a lot from her in 2020 as she will be storming the Nollywood industry as well. The … Read more
Chelsea young defender Reece James has extended his stay with the Blues until 2025 after signing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. James has pushed himself into contention under Frank Lampard, becoming a regular feature of the manager’s backline this season as the Blues turned to their academy following a FIFA-imposed transfer ban … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile said eight cabinet portfolios affected by the redeployment include ministries of Local Government, ministry of Special Duties, Wealth Creation and Employment, Tourism, Arts and … Read more
A 31-year-old sales representative, Etop Iboro, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing drugs worth N398,000 from his employer, Yaba Psychiatric Hospital. Iboro was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates Court in Lagos State on Thursday on a two-count charge of a break-in and stealing from an employer. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The Magistrate, Mrs. S.O. … Read more
A Lagos-based retired civil servant, Alhaji Oluwasola Shehu, on Thursday, prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to grant his divorce request on grounds that she was too promiscuous and has committed adultery. Testifying in court, Oluwasola, who resides in Badagry Town in Lagos State, stated that he doesn’t want anything to do with his … Read more
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, says it has acquired 200 hectares of farmland for rice cultivation in Epe area of the state. Mr. Femi Oke, AFAN’s Chairman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the move was to key into rice production and explore opportunities … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated the need for Lagosians in the informal business sector of the economy, especially those in urban areas, to comply with operational standards, rules, and regulations of the government. The Acting General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority, LASPEMA, Engr. Kazeem Olanrewaju disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting … Read more
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has signed an Executive Order banning the use of motorcycles and tricycles between 7pm and 6am across the state with effect from Jan. 20. The state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Ahmed El-Marzuq announced this on Wednesday in Katsina. “Section 5, sub section 2 of the 1999 … Read more
Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka on Wednesday said he has 39 other prophecies for the year 2020. Mbaka who is currently basking in the euphoria of his ‘accurate prediction’ of the sacking of former Governor Emeka Ihedioha by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, disclosed this in a press statement issued by … Read more
An 18-year-old man, Uchenna David Mgbere, has been arraigned for stealing three bags of rice and cash of N830,000. Mgbere appeared before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on a one-count charge of stealing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Julius Babatope, the defendant committed the offence on October, … Read more
Best graduating student of Fountain University, Osun State, Lawal Halimah, from the Department of Microbiology, has received a cash prize of N350,000 from different sponsors who were thrilled by her outstanding performance. Lawal who graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.94 was honoured and 307 students were conferred with various degrees in … Read more
Four aides of the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umar Bubaram, were reportedly killed by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway. The Kaduna State Police Command also confirmed that five people sustained various degrees of injuries while an unspecified number of people were reportedly abducted. Spokesman of the command, Mr. Yakubu Sabo, said in a statement that … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has confirmed the death of a journalist, Mr Maxwell Nashan, attacked by unknown assailants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nashan, a young reporter with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) FM station, popularly known as Fombina FM in Yola, was found unconscious in the early hours … Read more
Cross River State government has called on widows of fallen heroes and members of the Nigerian Legion to partner with it in achieving the Green Money (G-M) initiative. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Asu Okang made the call yesterday during the 2020 Laying of Remembrance Wreath at the Millennium Park (Cenotaph). Read Also: … Read more
Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk has received an Hyundai Elantra car from Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday. The donation was in fulfillment of the promise the governor made to Etuk when he hosted members of the pen profession in Uyo in 2019. … Read more
A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a fallen Iseyin-born soldier, Ismail Ojeke, who died on Jan. 5 while fighting insurgents in the North East Zone. Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, made the promise when he visited the family of the late hero … Read more
Since his removal from office as the executive governor of the state by the Supreme court of Nigeria on Tuesday, Emeka Ihedioha seemed to have kept mute. However the former Governor in a statement this evening accused the supreme court of contravening the will of the people of Imo state. In his last address as … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has admonished motorists in the state to adopt a change of attitude, warning that the authority will no longer be merciful to traffic law violators. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, gave this warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said it would deploy the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to tackle infrastructure challenges in the state. He made this known at a stakeholder engagement of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), at Onikan, with theme ”Private Partnership on Infrastructure Maintenance Regulation; Aligning with Global … Read more