Man United eye two January signings after Minamino blunder
Manchester United expect to make two signings in the January transfer window despite Ed Woodward coming under pressure for the failure to move for new Liverpool signing Takumi Minamino. As reported by Goal, Minamino was one of a number of players United have been tracking ahead of the January window and was placed on a […]
EFCC arrests fake CBN governor in Uyo
A cyber fraudster (yahoo boy) by name Onyebuchi Nwalozie Julius has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for impersonating the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Godwin Emefiele. Onyebuchi a native of Ngor-Okpala in Imo State, who claims to be involved into Estate Management, […]
Work harder to reduce Male domination of political space ― Ekiti Deputy Gov tells women
…Says 19 female NASS members too low By Rotimi Ojomoyela Women in Nigeria have been urged to work harder and reduce the male domination of the political space. Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, who gave the advice on Friday, said there is the need for more women to enter the political arena and […]
Alleged slapping of a House member : Governor Umahi set up a 7 man committee
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi on Friday set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged clash between the Chairman of Ohaukwu local government area, Clement Odah and a Lawmaker, Chinedu Onah. The Committee is headed by former Ambassador to Greece and former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Frank Ogbuewu. […]
Emir Sanusi beats ultimatum, accepts request to head Council Chiefs
By Abdulmumin Murtala The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has accepted to head the Kano Council of Chiefs after an ultimatum issued him by the state government with threats of possible dethronement. The Emir of Kano, in a letter to the office of the Secretary to the state government, called the attention of the […]
NCS Apapa Command generates N413bn, surpasses 2019 revenue target
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command, generated N413, 732,818,554.19 as revenue from Jan. 1 to Dec. 19, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Abba-Kura has said. Briefing journalists on its activities on Friday in Lagos, Abba-Kura said that the command had surpassed its revenue target for 2019 of N372 billion, which translated to 111 […]
LAKE rice: Lagos residents express difficulty getting product
Some prospective buyers of the Lagos State subsidised rice on Friday expressed difficulty in getting the product for consumption this yuletide. The prospective buyers, who besieged the Agric Ojo State Warehouse, venue of the sales, said the officials were making the rice difficult for them to get. One in the riotous crowd told the News […]
Missing boy: Akure monarch absolves palace of complicity
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has clarified that his palace was not involved in the case of a one-year-old missing child, Gold Kolawole, on Nov. 10 at Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Akure. Mr Micheal Adeyeye, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, made this clarification in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in […]
Accidents claim 338 lives in Ogun from January till date — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that 338 lives were lost in road accidents across the state from January till date. Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Clement Oladele, disclosed this in Abeokuta at a one-day seminar on road safety during festive period, organised by Ogun Caretaker Committee on Transportation in conjunction […]
NIS flags off e-registration for immigrants in Bayelsa
By Emem Idio – Yenagoa The Nigeria Immigration Service, Bayelsa State Command has flagged-off the e-registration for migrants from different countries and unveil a centre in the state. Comptroller of the Command in the state Mr. Felix Odika, disclosed during the flagging-off on Friday in Yenagoa, that the e-registration exercise was for those migrants who have […]
Supreme Court voids Uche Nwosu’s candidature
The Supreme Court on Friday, voided the candidature of Uche Nwosu as governorship flag bearer of the Action Alliance (AA) in the 2019 general elections in Imo, over double nomination. The apex court, in its judgment delivered by Justice Adamu Augie, upheld the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. READ ALSO: Supreme Court […]
Appointing Arteta is a gamble Arsenal can’t get wrong’ — Parlour
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour says the Gunners cannot afford to get their Mikel Arteta “gamble” wrong. The BBC reported last night that Manchester City assistant Arteta is ‘expected to be named as Arsenal’s new manager on Friday’. The Gunners had fuelled speculation of an imminent announcement of Unai Emery’s permanent successor by postponing Thursday afternoon’s […]
Insurgency: Agric expert calls for intervention for survivors in N’East
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja An Agricultural expert, Tunde Ojei, Thursday, called for agricultural intervention for survivors of insurgency in the North East region. Ojei made the call while speaking in a chat with Vanguard making life meaningful again for victims of the conflict that has ravaged the North East region of the country for […]
Why we increased budgetary allocation to health sector in 2020 budget by Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration increased the budgetary allocation for the health sector in the 2020 budget because of his commitment to universal health coverage in the state. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the World Health Organisation Country Representative for Nigeria on Friday at the Government House Port […]
We Conceded N1trn to Import Waivers in Five Yrs – FG
The Federal government says it conceded about N1trillion through grants of various import waivers to both public and private organizations between 2011 and 2015.
Arsenal board made it clear I must compete for trophies — Arteta
New Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that it is a “huge honour” to take over at his former club, adding that the board has made it “very clear” that he is to compete for trophies now that he’s in charge. Arteta was appointed Arsenal boss on Friday following a week full of speculation and reports […]
