Plateau plans partnership with credible groups to curb violence
Any individual, group or organization ready to assist Plateau State government to achieve the desired peace in the state will get effective partnership of government, Governor Simon Lalong has said.
Focus on families at Jehovah’s Witnesses convention
Starting this month and continuing till December 20th, Jehovah’s Witnesses every weekend will be featuring resources that will assist families throughout Nigeria to be stronger and more united. This is a focus of their 2015 three-day annual regional convention with the theme “Imitate Jesus!”
Veteran comedian, Baba Sala, discharged from Ibadan hospital
Barely two weeks after one of the foremost fathers of Nigerian comedy, Pa Moses Adejumo Olaiya (aka- Baba Sala) was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, over his deteriorating health, he was reportedly discharged Monday afternoon.
Ikorodu robbery: Police forced us to confess, suspects tell court
The robbery suspects who allegedly robbed banks in Ikorodu have told the Federal High Court in Lagos that the confessional statements they made to the police were not voluntary.
Stop calling me new actress, Sotayo Sobola cries out
Beautiful actress and movie producer Tayo Sobola recently took to her Instagram timeline to express her displeasure at being referred to as a new actress in the industry. The actress who won City People award 2015 in the ‘New Actress’ award category felt she should not belong in the category and voiced her thoughts as such.
Buhari orders NSA to set-up panel to probe weapon procurement since 2007
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday, said President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till date.
DPR clamps down on 87 erring marketers in Lagos, environs
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), says it has sanctioned 87 erring marketers over various offences in Lagos and its environs. A statement signed by its management said on Monday in Lagos that 67 retail outlets, operating without storage and sale licences or approval to construct a filling station, were also clamped down from Aug. 3 to date.
250 Indian business delegation in Nigeria on investment drive
No fewer than 250 members of the Indian business community will be arriving in Nigeria on Tuesday for the Indian Show 2015 in Lagos, the Indian High Commissioner, Ajjampur Ghanashyam says. Ghanashyam, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the delegation was the highest Indian business delegation ever to any country in Africa.
Ooni: Giesi Ruling House set to present names for position
The Geisi Ruling House, Ile-Ife, Osun on Monday signified its intention to present names of candidates for the next Ooni of Ife to the government. Mr Adelowo Ogunleye, the Spokesperson of the Geisi Ruling House told newsmen in Osogbo at a news conference that it was the turn of the House to present the next Ooni.
Pirate radio: To some Igbo, Biafra is alive and kicking – Agbu, civil war veteran
Akunne Chuma Agbu is vice President, Agbalanze Society of Onitsha Kingdom. His group represents a section of the ruling structure in Onitsha, Anambra State. A veteran of the Biafra days and a trade unionist in the days of the Nigeria Railway in the 60s, he says, in the interview, that President Muhammadu Buhari should revive the railway to protect the nation’s economy. Excerpts:
Ban’s visit shows international support for Buhari – Special Adviser
Ms Amina Mohammed, the Special Adviser of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Post-2015 Development Planning, says the visit of the UN Scribe to Nigeria shows international approval of President Muhammadu Buhari.
