The Oyo State House of Assembly on Friday passed the State Appropriation Bill 2020 of N213 billion into law, This followed the third reading of the Oyo State Appropriation and Finance Bill 2020 at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin. READ ALSO: Oyo ALGON to Makinde: Be ready to accept constructive criticism The […]

By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja First Lady of Kebbi state, Hajia  Zainab Bagudu, has called for more funding for civil society organisations, CSOs, championing the girl-child education to enable them reach more people at the grassroots with their advocacy programmes. Hajia Bagudu stated this in Abuja yesterday in her keynote address at the fifth anniversary of […]

From Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Doctors under the aegis of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) are presently embarking on peaceful protest in Osogbo over the killing of Professor Jerome Elusiyan. Professor Elusiyan was a Professor of Paediatric at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife, Osun State before he was killed […]

Says causes high mortality rate in humans By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Friday, raised the alarm over the outbreak of the deadly animal disease in neighbouring Nigeria Republic. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Oniya Alabi, who said the disease is Anthrax, […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Chairman of Action Alliance,AA, Chief  Keneth Udeze  has hailed Friday’s Supreme Court judgment ending the governorship ambition of Chief Uche Nwosu,saying that the apex court’s ruling has vindicated his party.  Udeze,in a statement made released in Abuja,in reaction to the development,declared that the judgement was in line with the […]

Many thronged the Khalifa Stadium Wednesday night expecting European champions, Liverpool to easily walk past Concacaf champions, Monterrey of Mexico in the semifinal of this year’s Club World Cup.

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Eket Field Office, Akwa Ibom state said it has sealed off no fewer than 40 illegal gas plants over unsafe practices in the state in the month of December. The Operations Controller, Mr Tamunominabo Kingsley-Sundaye made this known during a sensitisation workshop organised for downstream […]

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has advised the Federal government to revitalise the country’s four ailing refineries  so that  the nation will  gain from the input of their productivities by saving more foreign currencies and  creating more jobs.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed his numerous efforts to bring peace in the Edo state APC, describing as “bull shot” the allegation that he was playing a god father’s role in Edo state. Speaking in a television interview, Oshiomhole narrated: “As part of my efforts to resolve […]

You admire the beauty of a city, the commitment of a people, you appreciate their leadership, good governance and all the qualities that make them special. The next, you begin to think about your country, how unlucky your people have been from colonial times till date and you are full of anger. No, thoughts about home must not spoil your day. It’s not about home.

Mauricio Pochettino has rejected an offer from Real Madrid as he wants another job in the Premier League, according to reports. The Argentinian was sacked in November after five years at Tottenham following the club’s slump in form, before being swiftly replaced by Jose Mourinho. ALSO READ: Appointing Arteta is a gamble Arsenal can’t get wrong’ […]

U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drewof New Jersey is leaving the Democratic Party to become a Republican, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, confirming during a White House meeting with his new GOP ally a party switch that had been expected since last weekend. Trump introduced Van Drew in an Oval Office meeting that also included Vice […]

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has admitted to being extra motivated for victory as he prepares to come up against his old manager Jose Mourinho at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. Lampard won two Premier League titles as a Chelsea player when working under Mourinho, fulfilling his potential as one of English football’s greatest midfielders […]

The British parliament will vote on Boris Johnson’s deal to leave the EU on Friday, a move the prime minister described as delivering on his promise to “get the Brexit vote wrapped up for Christmas” after his landslide election victory. After suffering several defeats in the previous parliament, Johnson now enjoys a large majority and […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger says 3 people have been killed in an accident on Thursday in Laboxhi village along Mokwa -Bida road of Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Joel Dagwa, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Minna that […]