Looting: We sold new generator worth N150,000 for N50,000 ― Suspect
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A suspect, who identified himself as Tunde Ogun said he was given N7,000 from the proceed of the sales of a new Thermocool generating set looted from the Secretariat of Ede-South Local Government in Osun State. The generating set valued N175, 000, according to him was sold at N5000 by […]
JP Clark used his works as tool for nation building – Jonathan
By Henry Umoru FORMER President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has described the renowned poet and playwright, Professor John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo who died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, as a Nigerian who used his literary works as a tool for Nation building and National reconciliation. In a tribute to Late Professor JP Clark, former President Jonathan said […]
Misinformation over 5G technology may derail implementation, says Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says that the present misinformation and misrepresentation of 5G technology has the potential to derail its implementation in the country. Danbatta, represented by Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs of NCC, said this at the opening of a two-day capacity building for […]
Explain to Nigerians why palliatives were not shared, CSOs tell governors
A coalition of 33 Civil Society Organisations has called on state governors to explain to Nigerians why palliatives meant for citizens were not shared. The CSOs include Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Enough is Enough (EIE), Partners for Electoral Reform and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). Some of the others are Centre for […]
As Nigeria boils…
By Obi Nwakanma Nigeria has a President who is, by the designation of the Constitution, the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces. His real name is Muhammadu Buhari. Some Nigerians might however be justified in calling him, ‘President Photo,’ on account that he has turned out to be a wall-flower President. The only time they […]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has mild symptoms and is self-isolating, according to a statement from FIFA. pic.twitter.com/ADjeUEFcdP — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2020 The global football governing body made the announcement on Tuesday. It also stated […]
#EndSARS: Osun police parades 86 suspects, recovers loots
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday paraded 86 suspected suspects in connection to the looting of Government and public property in the state last Saturday. Addressing journalists on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie at the State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge […]
Fine: Don’t muzzle free press, NEBPRIL warns NBC
By Dirisu Yakubu A group, the Network for Best Practice and Integrity in Leadership, NEBPRIL has cautioned the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC not to inflame passions by seeking to truncate the free flow of information to Nigerians. This is coming against the background of the N9 m fine imposed on the trio of Arise TV, […]
Political parties, observer group congratulate Prof Yakubu over re-appointment as INEC Chairman
… Urges him to Continue with the Electoral Reform he has initiated The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has congratulated Professor Mahammod Yakubu following his re-appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In statement released on Tuesday evening the National Chairman of the umbrella body of registered political parties in Nigeria, Dr. Leonard […]
#ENDSARS: How SARS brutalised, sold my properties – Victim tells Panel
Lagos- A victim of the disbanded Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS), Okoli Agu Abunike, at the on going #EndSARS protests Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for victims of SARS, related abuses and the Lekki Tollgate killings, yesterday told the panel how he was brutalised and his properties were sold by SARS.
Soku Oil Wells: Supreme Court strikes out Bayelsa’s suit against Rivers, Akwa Ibom
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, struck out two suits the Bayelsa State Government filed to reclaim ownership of disputed Soku oil wells, which it was earlier directed to hand over to Rivers State by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bayelsa State had approached the apex court to stop the Federal […]
