Kogi West: Dino’s period at National Assembly total disaster ― Adeyemi
By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja Senator Smart Adeyemi has described the stay of Senator Dino Melaye, who he defeated at the rerun for the Kogi West Senatorial District seat at the National Assembly, as a total disaster. Adeyemi was declared a winner in the Court of Appeal ordered rerun, haven polled 88, 373 votes to […]
Plateau introduces contributory healthcare scheme to cater for citizens’ need
Plateau State government has established the State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, PLASCHEMA to cater for the health needs of its citizens and achieve universal health coverage in the State.
3.3m forcefully displaced in Lake Chad region- FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has lamented the global humanitarian crisis as over 70.8 million forcefully displaced persons (FDPS) globally including 3.3 million FDPs comprising 2.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northeast Nigeria.
We have been in business of telecom mast vandalism ― Suspects
By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on Saturday arrested three members of a syndicate specialised in vandalising telecommunications companies mast in Ibafo area. The suspects, Adeola Oyesanya, Bashiru Mohammed and Musa Mohammed were arrested following a report by a security guard attached to an MTN mast in Papa Ibafo area that […]
VIDEO: Another fire in Lagos under Odo Iya alaro bridge, Ojota
There was a fire outbreak under odo Iya alaro bridge in Ojota in Lagos on Sunday afternoon around 3;00pm The smoke billowing took over the entire bridge making it impossible for free flow of traffic. Vehicles parked on the bridge as drivers could not drive through the smoke.
AfCFTA will promote insecurity, imperialism, says NGO
The federal government has been advised to urgently reverse its decision to take part in the proposed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) signed by 27 African Union member states in Kigali, Rwanda, describing it as an instrument of neo-colonialism.
Border Closure: Why I support the Federal Government ― Afe Babalola
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Aare Afe Babalola has thrown his weight behind the Federal government over the continuous closure of the nation’s land border, saying the action would in no small measure improve the economy of Nigeria. Babalola said unrestricted inflow of foreign goods into the country […]
APC wins Katsina Assembly by-election
Bashir Bello – Katsina The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s by-election in Sabuwa State Constituency, Katsina State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Danjuma, has been declared the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Danjuma polled 11,745 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ibrahim Shafiu of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Let’s focus on Int’l market, says Samson Akinnrine (Visual artist)
When Samson Aknnrine, a visual artist with focus on global audience exhibited his works recently at Signature Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, one thing on his mind was making money from art. Samson who had showcased some of his works in United States, Europe and some African countries said that Nigerian artists should place more focus on international market than local collectors alone.
Nasarawa: Stakeholders urge Al-Makura’s probe over sale of assets, NIPDC
By David Odama NASARAWA Governor, Abdullah Sule has been urged to immediately revoke the sale of all state government properties by the immediate past governor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura. It would be recalled that Al-Makura had towards the end his tenure as the governor sold the state government assets in Jos, Kaduna and Lagos states and […]
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Federal government opens Kara Bridge to traffic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has finished repair works on the road between Kara Bridge and Isheri Junction inbound Lagos. The road which was partially closed on September 2 for reconstruction has now bee opened. When a NAN correspondent visited the site, traffic regulatory agencies, law enforcement agencies and official of Federal Ministry of Works, […]
Enugu masterplan: We won’t succumb to blackmail — ECTDA
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU State Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has said it will not succumb to blackmail by law offenders whom it alleged are bent on thwarting efforts at restoring decency in town planning regulations in the capital city. Chairman of the ECTDA, Dr. Josef Onoh in a statement on Sunday said the agency’s […]
HIV/AIDS: Cross River not safe despite 2% prevalence rate – Ayade
Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, said on Sunday the state was not safe despite the declaration of 2 percent HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the state by the National AIDS Indicator Survey. Ayade disclosed this during a walk to commemorate the World AIDS Day in Calabar, saying the national rate […]
John Mayaki and import of foreign education
In times past when education was a luxury afforded only by the rich, communities and towns observe their children from early days, finding those who are remarkable, who at last, will through the financial contribution of the kindred and clans, be sent to school.
Lawal Idirisu retains Rep Seat in Ajaokuta rerun election
By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja Hon Idirisu Lawal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday has been pronounced winner of the Ajaokuta Federal Constituency rerun election. According to the result announced by the returning officer, Prof Rabiu Balarabe, Lawal polled 13,738 votes in the affected 22 polling units to defeat the candidate of Peoples […]
VIVA Cinemas expand frontiers
By Juliet Ebirim Operating in five major Nigerian cities and situated within world-class shopping malls at each location, Ilorin, Ibadan, Ota, Enugu and Lagos – VIVA Cinemas understands the thrill and excitement that a vibrant blend of retail, leisure & entertainment provides. READ ALSO: Nigerian, South African bikers to restore bilateral relations Having a total of […]
