Over one Hundred persons have been prosecuted for violation of environmental laws in Nasarawa state, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Musa Ibrahim, said. Ibrahim stressed that the state government would ensured that anyone who violates the environmental laws in the state capital, Mafia, faces the wrath of the law. The commissioner noted … Read more
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has raised the alarm over the possibility of Nigeria been Bankrupted under the Buhari’s Administration. The ex-president lamented the increased external and internal debt of Nigeria under Buhari adding that, the figures are worrisome and as such, Nigeria stands the risk of bankruptcy. Obasanjo disclosed this while speaking … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has replied the Sultan of Sokoto, His eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, who recently said that Christians were not been persecuted because not all Fulani were Muslims. In its reaction, CAN noted that the Sultan’s assumption was wrong, adding that, the association stands by its statement on the Christians persecution … Read more
The opposition People Democratic Party PDP, has replied president Muhammadu Buhari comment he made recently saying that he hoped history would be kind to him. PDP in its reaction to the comment stated that there was no way history would be kind to the Buhari’s administration that engaged in looting of the public Treasury. The … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid has reacted to the report of police sergeant shooting a fan dead in Lagos. Reports and videos on Friday morning emerged on social media of a boy allegedly shot by operatives of Nigerian police after ‘Starboyfest’ which held at Eko Atlantic centre. The police Identified as Sergeant Lukmon Akanbi was said … Read more
The Gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement APM, in the last governorship poll in Ogun state, AbdulKabir Adekunle Akinlade, has defended the ongoing rebranding of the party’s Secretariat and buses to APC brand. The recently decamped a APM to All Progressive Party APC stressed that, the intention of the rebranding was not to kick … Read more
The president of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Solomon Adodo, has urged Nigerian youths to unite to tackle the problems militating against the progress of the country. The youth leader also stressed that NYCN was taking several steps to actualized a more and orderly united Nigerian youths to bring about a better Nigeria. … Read more
Tragedy struck on Friday as two persons lost their lives in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that the fatal accident occurred around New Makun area on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, leaving nine other persons with various degrees of injuries. The accident which involved Toyota Hiace bus marked KSF 272 YN experienced … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented a seed fund of N250m for technological innovations to the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC). Sanwo-Olu presented the cheque on behalf of the state government on Friday alongside members of the council at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos. He stated that the presentation … Read more
The Kwara State government has taken over a landed property allegedly owned by the Saraki Family. The Chief Press Secretary to Kwara Governor, Rafiu Ajakaiye, disclosed this development to news men on Friday adding that, a new secretariat would be built on the parcel of land which is located in Ilorin. Ajakaiye revealed that the … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force, Lagos State Command has ordered the dismissal of a Police Sergeant, Lukmon Akanbi (F/No 448407) who shot and killed an unarmed civilian in Lagos. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, authorized the dismissal and arrest of the police officer for professional misconduct. It was gathered that, the victim … Read more
The Monarch of Abatete in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, Igwe Emeka Efobi, has honored the minister for Labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Uhe Ekwunnife, for their contribution to the developmental strides in the state. The monarch stressed that the community decided to honor … Read more
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) aviation security personnel has apprehended one 25-years-old man who was allegedly climbing a moving plane at the Lagos airport. It was gathered that the security personnel arrested the intruder at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he attempted to access an Air Peace aircraft heading to … Read more
The Ogun State Assembly has adjusted the capital expenditure with N2.1bn in the proposed 2020 Appropriation Bill sent to the house by the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun. The capital expenditure adjustment moved the capital estimate from N269,132,349,884.46 to N271,232,349,884.46. The adjustment in the recurrent expenses of six agencies, capital estimates of nineteen others … Read more
Nigerian Popular indigenous singer, Abolore Akande better known as 9ice tied the knot with his baby mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala on Thursday, December 26. The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner sealed the union with his third baby mama in court. Recall that the couple had announced their wedding on a social media platform, where they shared lovely pre-wedding photos. … Read more
There seems not to be a closer end to the fued between the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as the National Chairman rejected the Christmas gift from the governor. It was gathered that Oshiomhole’s mother, Hajia Oshiomhole on Christmas day rejected gift of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the religious organization, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria for its great accomplishments over the years. Buhari gave the commendation at the Jama’at annual 67th Jalsa Salana (conference) held Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ilaro, Ogun State last weekend. The President who was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Mines and Steel … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he never thought he would live above the age of thirty while growing up. He added he thought he was going to join the Army to defend the territorial integrity of the country and probably get killed in the course of duty. Makinde disclosed this in … Read more
Liverpool do not “feel, think about or mention” the Premier League title, despite opening up a 13-point lead at the top, says manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds demolished second-placed Leicester 4-0 and now hold the joint-biggest advantage in Premier League history after the Boxing Day fixtures. “It is just a game against a really good … Read more
Tottenham renewed their pursuit of a place in the Premier League top four as they came from behind to beat Brighton in north London. The result lifts Spurs up to fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who lost 2-0 at home to Southampton later on Thursday. Adam Webster had given the visitors … Read more