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 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project(SERAP), has filed a new suit against 36 States over life pension being paid to Ex-governors and their deputy governors. In the new suit, SERAP called on the court to compel the 36 States in the country to publish the details of the amount they have paid to ex-governors and … Read more
The supreme court has said that it would deliver judgment tomorrow (Monday) on the petitions against the declaration of Emeka Ihedioha, as the Governor of Imo state by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). The director of Imo Orientation Agency, Martin Opara, told our correspondent that there was no cause for alarm, expressing optimism that the … Read more
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has vowed that they would intensify their peaceful campaigns until justice is done to the victims who are still being held regain their freedom. Its spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, quoted Kaduna state governor, Nasiru El-Rufai as saying as long as he is in power, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky would remain in … 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 National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), Mr Labaran Maku, has described as fake news, reports that he has met with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, among others, to float a new political platform ahead of 2023. The former minister of information, dismissed the speculation on Sunday while fielding questions from … 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
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will undergo knee surgery on Sunday. The Uruguay international has suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and will be operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final … 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
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has promised that he will not work towards imposing any Governor on Rivers people at the expiration of his second term in 2023. Speaking during a Solidarity Visit by the Orashi Region of Rivers State at the Government House Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said power can … Read more
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential elections, Atiku Abubakar have attended the wedding fatiha of the son of the former EFCC boss, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The wedding fatiha ceremony took place at the home of the Ribadu on Saturday in Adamawa. Osinbajo in … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has announced that its would hold the House of Representatives re-run election in three local government areas of Ogun State on January 25. The Head of Department, Voter Education, and Publicity, INEC Office, Ogun State, Mrs. Tadese Adenike, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in the state’s capital … Read more
The executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson, baa ordered the immediate payment of the federal government approved national minimum wage for civil servants in the state starting with January 2020. Dickson gave the approval Friday night during a meeting with the leadership of organised labour in Yenagoa, the state’s capital. He said “I … Read more
Liverpool have reportedly been linked with a swoop for the Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze who has been in good form for Spanish outfit, Samuel Chukwueze. Spanish outlet Foot Marcato said the reigning European Champions League are seriously considering a move for the Villarreal starlet in the summer. According to Mercato, it is believed that the … Read more