PDP: Sheriff rejects BoT recommendations on national convention, reconciliation
The Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) recommendations on its next national convention and resolution of its leadership crisis. This is contained in a statement signed by the faction’s Ag. Deputy National Chairman, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, on Tuesday in Abuja.
PDP Crisis: Judge faults suit against CJ, Justice Abang
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the High Court of Abuja, Tuesday, expressed dissatisfaction with a suit filed by the Senator Ahmed Markarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, and another judge in the Abuja Division of the court, Justice Okon Abang.
Ambode appoints Seun Anibaba as Lotteries Board CEO
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Mr. Seun Anibaba as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos State Lotteries Board.
PDP alleges mass diversion of public funds in Plateau
The Plateau chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the state government of “massive diversion of public funds.”
Kwara to introduce new salary structure for LG workers
– The Kwara Government on Tuesday announced that a new salary structure would be introduced for Local Government Councils in the state next month.
Police arrest 3 over alleged extortion, illegal revenue collection
Policemen attached to the Zonal Command, Onikan, Lagos, on Tuesday said it had arrested three suspects for extortion and illegal revenue collection at the Lagos end of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
Plateau Judicial Commission ‘mere waste of resources’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau has criticised the setting up of a Judicial Commission by the state government to probe the financial and other transactions of the immediate past regime.
Herdsmen attacks: APC chieftain alleges politicians’ complicity
National Deputy Chairman (South) of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Segun Oni, on Tuesday accused politicians of complicity in the incessant attacks on communities across the country by suspected herdsmen.
Lightening storm kills 323 reindeers in Norway
A freak lightning storm has killed 323 reindeer in a remote mountainous area of Norway.
Buhari’s visit to China brought consensus of furthering China-Nigeria partnership – Envoy
The newly appointed Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr. Chao Xiaoliang, has said that Buhari’s visit to China brought consensus of furthering China-Nigeria partnership as both countries have reinforced a new momentum to the development of their bilateral relations.
No prepaid meter, no payment of electricity bills, consumers threaten EKEDC
Electricity consumers in Ijeshatedo in SuruLere Local Government Area, Lagos State, have threatened not to pay their monthly electricity bills to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) until it installed prepaid meters in their houses.
Court refuses Kashamu`s application to stop DSS from extraditing him to U.S
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused application by Sen. Buruji Kashamu, seeking an order to restrain the Department of State Services from extraditing him to the U.S to face charges.
My wife beats me, Husband tells court
After 27 years of nuptial bliss, a man, Atoyebi Lawal, on Tuesday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his marriage, alleging that his wife beats him.
Court jails teenager 1 month for buying stolen diesel
A Grade 1 Area Court, Karmo, Life Camp, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced an 18-year-old boy, Musa Abdullahi, to one month imprisonment for buying stolen diesel.
My wife accused me of using “juju’’ to marry her, Pastor tells court
A Lagos pastor’s 19-year-old marriage has hit the rocks following the dissolution of the union by the court afters the pastor alleged that his wife accused him of using charms to marry her. The 50-year-old Pastor Idowu Abiola has finally separated from his wife, Esther, who accused him of being fetish and marrying her with ‘juju.’
Prophet nabbed for defiling 13-year-old boy after a night vigil
The Police in Anambra have arrested an acclaimed Prophet with Jesus Miracle Ministry, Ifite-Awka, Ekene Aboji, 35, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old boy after a night vigil.
