Police arrest 42-year-old father for impregnating daughter, aborting pregnancy
James Ogunnaike Operatives of Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 42-year-old man, Taofeek Oyeyemi for allegedly impregnating his 16yrs old biological daughter and taking her to a quack medical practitioner for abortion. This was contained in a statement by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi and made available to newsmen in […]
I have always wanted four kids ― Mercy Johnson
By Sylvester Kwentua Legendary Nollywood Diva, Mercy Johnson Okojie has revealed that she and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, are expecting a fourth child, while excitedly posting on her Instagram page that she had always wanted four children. Breaking the news of her pregnancy on her Instagram page, the talented actress had this to say: […]
UNICEF renovates 34 PHCs in Bauchi state
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has renovated 34 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State to ensure child survival and improve the healthcare infrastructure. Bahnu Pathak, the Chief, Bauchi Field Office, UNICEF, disclosed this on Thursday in Disina, Shira Local Government Area(LGA) of the state, during official handing-over of the Disina PHC […]
Police arraign truck dealer for alleged N1.5m fraud
A truck dealer, Olawale Fatai, who allegedly obtained N1.5 million from a lawyer under the guise of buying a truck for him, was on Thursday arraigned at the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Fatai, whose residential address was not given, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and stealing preferred against him by […]
2020 Budget: Curious, strange budgetary allocations under Ministries of Agric, Water Resources and Mines
By Gabriel Ewepu Following recent signing of the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.594 trillion into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, it has been discovered that there are some curious and strange budgetary items and allocations under the Federal Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources, and Mines and Steel Development. Some of the line […]
NDDC: I am not amazed at Buhari’s desecration of the law ― Omare
By Emma Amaize Niger Delta activist and lawyer, Mr Eric Omare, on Thursday, said he was not shocked at President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, saying, “he (Buhari) is a serial violator of the rule of law and known for his disrespect for other […]
Police remains critical pillar of govt’s security agenda ― Buhari
By Abdulmumin Murtala President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Nigerian police as a critical pillar of the security agenda which his administration will continue to fund. The president stated this on Thursday in Kano while delivering an address at the passing out ceremony of the 2nd Regular Course of the Police Academy, Wudil Kano state […]
Christmas, New Year: FG declares Dec. 25, 26, Jan.1, 2020 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 as well as Jan. 1, 2020 as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on Thursday in Abuja through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah. Aregbesola […]
Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge begins cashless operation January 1, 2020
Managers of Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, Lekki Concession Company Limited LCC, yesterday disclosed that in line with the policy thrust of Governor Sanwo-Olu Babajide on traffic management and easy movement of people and goods within the metropolis, Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge will begin cashless operations January 1, 202.
There is no going back on N30,000 Minimum Wage, Governors
…Say it is not Negotiable, it is about the Consequential effect By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THIRTY- six State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have said that there was no backtracking on the decision of the Federal government with regard to the Minimum wage of N30,000 to workers. According to the […]
Man seeks divorce over wife’s alleged extra-marital affairs with nine men
Sunday Udo, a civil servant, on Thursday begged the Jikwoyi Customary Court in Abuja to dissolve his 28-year-old marriage over his wife’s flirtations with nine men. Udo made the allegation in a divorce petition he filed against his wife, Eucharia Udo. “When we got married, we were living together in Lagos, after she delivered our […]
