Kano lost 13 persons to fire incidents in September ― Official
By Bashir Bello – Kano Officials of the Kano State Fire Service on Tuesday says it has lost not fewer than 13 persons to fire incidents in the month of September 2020. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Saidu Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen also said it saved […]
Kwara: Labour, govt disagree over conditions for minimum wage
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin The organised labour in Kwara state has rejected the ongoing verification/auditing exercise of the state government as a condition for payment of minimum wage to the workers as demanded. The labour leaders, therefore, put their members on standby for an indefinite strike which will commence on Monday. This is contained […]
Meet KESHFAMA: R&B/Afro-pop Artiste set to storm music scene
Joshua Nworah, popularly known as KESHFAMA is a modern Nigerian that is really interested in music and fashion. Born in 1997, the Nigerian singer and songwriter infuses R&B into Afro-Pop with his distinct vocal texture. His musical influences include Chris Brown, Tory Lanez, DavidO, Beyonce and Rihanna. Kesh spent his formative years in Ghana, which […]
Restructuring, mantra of those that lost out in power game— Don
Institutionalisation is what is needed in Nigeria not restructuring that has been described as the mantra of those who lost out in power games.
Burna Boy, Rema, nominated for MTV EMA
Contemporary musician, Burna Boy, and fast-rising Mavins record star, Rema Rema have been nominated for the 2020 MTV EMA awards under the Best African Act category. Burna Boy, who won the category of Best African Act in 2019 has once again been nominated in the same category. Other African singers in the category include Master […]
Despite COVID-19, we recovered more than N11bn in 10 months ― EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on […]
‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer Johnny Nash dies aged 80
American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for his 1972 hit “I Can See Clearly Now”, has died aged 80, according to US reports. The Texas-born pop and reggae star died at his home in Houston on Tuesday, his son Johnny Jr. told the CBS Los Angeles TV station. Nash rose to the top of the US […]
Cabotage: NIMASA to ban IOCs engaging unregistered vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has threatened to sanction any International Oil Company, IOC engaging the services of unregistered vessels for Cabotage operation in the country.
IGP orders arrest of SARS officers who violate citizens’ rights
CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders to Zonal AIGs […]
I’ll rather die broke – Cardi B debunks rumors of joining Illuminati
By Juliet Ebirim American superstar, Cardi B has shut down speculations that she joined the Illuminati. In a photo she shared on her Instagram page, Cardi B is seen wearing a red latex jumpsuit with a red hairband in the form of horns. “Single, bad and rich. I do the controlling,” she captioned the photo. However, […]
UNICEF commences implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ programme in Adamawa schools
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is set to commence the implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ (G4G) intervention Programme in 275 selected schools in Adamawa State. Mrs Lydia Maajam, Desk Officer, UNICEF G4G, Adamawa State, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the selected schools […]
WHO, Greta or press watchdogs for Nobel Peace Prize?
The World Health Organization is the bookies’ favourite to win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, though experts say Greta Thunberg or press freedom groups are also strong contenders. The peace prize — the highlight of the Nobel season and the only one of the six Nobels awarded in Oslo — always sparks wild guessing […]
SARS: IGP goes tough, orders arrest of violators of citizens rights
CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders to Zonal AIGs […]
Only registered road transport unions will benefit from FG’s palliatives ― Saraki
By Dirisu Yakubu Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Tuesday, disclosed that only duly registered road transport unions will be considered in the disbursement of the N10 billion federal government intervention funds for road transport workers and operators. Senator Saraki stated this when members of the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and […]
Nasarawa commences registration of industrial, commercial businesses for data monitoring
By David Odama – Lafia In order to ensure efficiency, effectiveness in their operations, and proper monitoring, the Nasarawa state government is collaborating with the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct a census of commercial and industrial businesses across the 13 LGAs of the state. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning, Haruna Adamu Ogbole […]
US university president who attended mask-free Trump event under fire
The University of Notre Dame, one of America’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, is bullish on mask-wearing and social distancing to fight the coronavirus. Now, its president, the Rev. John Jenkins, is under fire after attending a notorious White House event with President Donald Trump at which both precautions were largely ignored — […]
