I thought Maina was only a civil servant – Sister
Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The younger sister to the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, who is standing trial for money laundering, on Monday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that she never knew that her brother was engaged in any other business aside government work. The witness, Fatima Abdullahi, in continuation […]
Late Oba of Lagos’ son sentenced to death for murder
By Henry Ojelu The son of late Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, Prince Adewale Oyekan was Monday sentenced to death by an Ikeja High Court over the murder of a 62-year-old businesswoman and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaja Sikirat Ekun. Adewale Oyekan was convicted along with a domestic staff Lateef […]
Buhari to sign 2020 Budget Tuesday
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.59 trillion into law. The Appropriation Bill was transmitted to the President for his assent last week President Buhari had on October 8 presented the budget estimate to the joint session of the National Assembly. The Senate President, Ahmed […]
Kidnappers kill 7-year old boy after taking ransome in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Four-man Kidnap syndicate is currently cooling their feet in Police net after kidnapping and killing of a 7-year old boy, Abdulmalik Musa, after collecting an N300,000 ransom for his release. The deceased was kidnapped last week Wednesday, at his parent resident by the kidnappers who were said to have connived […]
I have not promised any ethnic nationality position of Governor, says Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he has not promised any ethnic nationality, the position of governor. He said that only God has the capacity to make any ethnic nationality Governor of Rivers State. He spoke on Monday during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality at the Government House Port […]
Akwa United appoint Boboye as new coach following Obuh’s resignation
Akwa United have confirmed the appointment of Kennedy Boboye as the club’s new coach. Boboye takes the reins at Godswill Akpabio Stadium after John Obuh resigned on Monday following a terrible start to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. ALSO READ: Plateau United Thump FC Ifeanyiubah to stay top in high-scoring matchday Following their 3-0 […]
NIMC adopts PPP in delivery of data capture
Targets World-Class Digital Ecosystem By Emmanuel Elebeke The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it is collaborating with Public & Private Sector Service Providers for the delivery of data capture to citizens and Legal Residents. The NIMC Director-General/CEO Engr. Aliyu Aziz stated this during the Bid opening ceremony of about 586 local partners who submitted […]
Okowa to implement new minimum wage in December salary
By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State government has ordered the implementation of the new minimum wage in the December The State Head of Service, Mr Reginald Bayoko who made the disclosure yesterday at Asaba during the 2019 Public Service Week, said “Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has given a marching order that the new minimum wage should […]
Aid workers’ execution a crime against humanity – Governors
Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos The Northern Governors’ Forum has condemned the execution of four aid workers by terrorists in North East, saying such conduct would not go unpunished. The Chairman of the Forum, Simon Lalong, decried the heinous act as regrettable. The Plateau State governor in a statement issued by his Director of Press and […]
Two die, many sustain injuries in violent clash between rival gangs in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Two people were confirmed dead while scores sustained various degrees of injuries on Monday, in a renewed gang clash between agents of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area, LCDA and Itire/Ikate LCDA, Surulere area of Lagos State. Several properties were also destroyed in the process. The violent clash between two rival gangs which […]
I hold Gov Obaseki and his office in high esteem — Ize-Iyamu
By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2016 election in Edo state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has again assured Governor Godwin Obaseki, that his coming into the APC is to add value for the progress and stability of the party. Ize-Iyamu who stated this in Benin yesterday while […]
