Japan carries out first foreigner’s execution in 10 years
Japan on Thursday executed a Chinese man for the 2003 brutal murder of a family of four The man, Wei Wei, carried the heinous act in the city of Fukuoka, with two accomplices and his hanging was Japanese authorities’ execution of a foreigner in 10 years. The condemned man, a former language student aged 40, […]
Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to improve immunisation coverage
A former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to improve on immunisation coverage in the country. Okonjo-Iweala made the call in a chat with journalists in Umuahia, Abia State. She commended the federal government for the efforts made so far but urged the government to work harder to attain […]
Attack on Jonathan’s home, a national shame — Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has described the recent attack on the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State by gunmen as a national shame.
Presidency’s admittance of cabal, best Christmas gift to Nigerians — PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the Presidency’s allusion to the existence of a cabal in the villa as the best Christmas gift to Nigerians. Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu had on Wednesday, described the cabal in the Presidency as a bunch […]
Border closure saves Nigeria’s poultry industry N50bn ― NIAS boss
The land border closure with neighbouring countries has saved the poultry industry in Nigeria about N50 billion since its commencement in October. Professor Eustace Iyayi, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) made the disclosure at a news conference in Abuja during a news conference with the theme, “Nigeria […]
Oshiomhole rejects Christmas gifts from Obaseki — Gov’s Aide
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Edo, has rejected Christmas gifts from Edo State Government.
Boko Haram: Plateau, FG working to secure Jennifer’s release ― Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration is working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted aid worker, Miss Jennifer Samuel, who hails from Plateau. Lalong in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, said the State Government would […]
NRC to introduce e-ticketing for train services
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Fidet Okhiria, said on Thursday the Corporation would soon introduce e-ticketing for train services across the country. Okhiria told journalists in Abuja that the e-ticket process was at its final stage. He said: “The e-ticketing has gone to an advanced stage, the process is on. […]
NCC appointment: Buhari, a detribalised Nigerian — Group
A socio-political group known as South-East Youths Development Initiative, have lauded
President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Mr Uche Onwude as a Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).
Bandits kill two in Kebbi
The Kebbi State police command said on Thursday that two people were killed when suspected cattle rustlers from Zamfara invaded some villages in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the development to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He said some bandits carrying […]
AKSG says structures demolished at Nung Oku were on gov’t land
The Akwa Ibom state government has said that the illegal structures demolished by the Ministry of Lands and Water Resources in Nung Oku Ibesikpo, between Friday last week and Wednesday 24th December, were erected on government land.
$1.1b hospital to be constructed within 48 months in Ondo — Akeredolu
A Sunshine Medical City worth over $1.1 billion is to be constructed in Akure, the Ondo state capital within 48 months.
PDP BOT wades into faceoff between Wike and Dickson
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has revealed that it will intervene in the face-off between the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike a d his Bayelsa State counterpart, Seriake Dickson in order to maintain a united front in the South-South geo-political zone.
NSE: Operators foresee positive performance in 2020
Operators have expressed optimism that the nation’s bourse will witness a positive performance in 2020 due to low-interest rate in money market instrument and early passage of the budget.
Busted: Fani-Kayode reveals those behind the release of Sowore, Dasuki
Former aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has unmasked those behind the release of former National Security Adviser to the former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and the convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore.
Turkey to send troops to Libya at Tripoli’s request – Erdogan
Turkey will send troops to Libya at the request of Tripoli as soon as next month, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, putting the north African country’s conflict at the center of wider regional frictions. Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has been fending off a months-long offensive by General Khalifa Haftar’s forces […]
