California announces proposal to exit U.S.
California has announced a proposal, called “Calexit” that would establish it as a separate nation from the U.S., officials have said.
Market women urge Ikorodu monarchs to reform Oro festival
Some market women in Ikorodu and its environs have urged the monarchs in the communities to modernise the Oro festival to give it a universal appeal.
Biafra Market Onitsha gutted by fire, over 300 shops, goods worth N50m destroyed
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Late night fire Friday night gutted some parts of Biafra Market Onitsha,Sokoto Road close to River Niger, also known as Glorious Market Onitsha, Anambra State, destroying over 300 shops and goods worth over N50 million, no life was lost but some traders were said to have sustained injuries while trying to rescue […]
Ambode pegs death benefits payment to next-of-kins at 30 days
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that next-of-kins could now access death benefits as well as benefits accruable to workers with permanent disabilities in 30 work days.
Emir of Gwandu says all Nigerian banks should emulate Islamic Jaiz Bank policies
The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammad Bashar, has urged banks in Nigeria to emulate Islamic Jaiz Bank Plc soft banking policies and principles of making life better for the people.
Fuel Scarcity: Tambuwal’s Sokoto Govt. to sell petrol to motorists – Official
Sokoto State Government says it plans to commence the sale of one million litres of petrol to motorists weekly to stabilise the fuel supply situation in the state.
Why FG delays payment of accrued pension benefits to retirees
The Federal Government is currently unable to meet its obligation to its retirees because it cannot cash back the Federal Government Retirement Benefits Bonds currently sitting at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
We’ve signed MoU to improve creative industry – Minister
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Council and the Tony Elumelu Foundation to develop the creative industry.
Return our land, NDDC tells Wike’s Govt
Sen. Ndoma Egba, Chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has appealed to the Rivers Government to reverse the revocation of the land the commission acquired for its headquarters in Port Harcourt.
Life in a warp
I called him ‘Unique’. The very first time I set my eyes on him, he had his back to me. This young man of strong build and well chiseled muscles. I thought his dreadlocks were cool and even though from where I sat stuck in the usually congested Lagos Traffic, I could see that his jacket was a little worn.
No pastor or Imam should talk about war for Nigeria is in trial times
The Primate of Inri Evangelical Church, Rev, Babatunde Elijah, on Saturday said that Nigeria is in trial times and as such, no pastor or imam should talk about war in front of their followers. He urged religious leaders to desist from making inciting statements to avoid civil unrest in the country.
Police need adequate funding for effective policing
A retired Police Officer, Mr Azogor Nkanu-Anari, has called on the Federal Government to improve funding of Nigeria Police to achieve effective policing of the country.
Onuesoke blasts Northern Govs over claims on incursion of foreign herdsmen
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has advised governors in the northern part of the country to protect Nigeria’s border in their various states against the incursion of Senegalese and Mali herdsmen who have reportedly wreaked havoc in Nigeria.
Bauchi Govt. displeased with contractor’s poor handling of Hanafari road project
The Bauchi State Government on Saturday expressed dismay over the poor performance of AZCO Engineering Company Ltd. constructing Hanafari-Jarara-G/Babani-S/Kafi-Mashema road in Jama’are Local Government Area of the state.
NYSC to establish skills acquisition centres nationwide – DG
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says it will soon establish skills acquisition centres in the six geo-political zones to train corps members in various trades.
Governor loses stolen $10m bailout funds to mistress
A governor in one of Nigeria’s oil producing states is under probe after $10 million he diverted from the bailout funds allocated to his state was hijacked by his America-based mistress.
