#EndSARS protests: Inflation may rise if looting continues — Economist
Dr Aminu Usman, an Economist says inflation may worsen if looting continues and states are forced to shut down, especially Lagos, as a result of effects of the activities of hoodlums in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests.
Self-centred elements behind agitations against Akpabio, says APC chieftain
By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Lekan Jackson Ojo has identified some “self-centred elements” as the mastermind of the recent onslaught against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying the former governor of Akwa Ibom state should be supported to deliver on his mandate. Ojo […]
Hoodlums storm farmers’ warehouses, cart away 110 tractors —NECAS
Alhaji Sadiq Umar-Daware, the Chairman, North East Commodity Association (NECAS) says hoodlums who took advantage of the EndSARS protests, have carted away 110 new tractors and implements from the association’s warehouse in Yola. Umar-Daware, who made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the hoodlums also broke into […]
Court further adjourns trial of Akinjide, others, until Dec. 8
A Federal High Court in, Lagos, on Tuesday further adjourned until Dec. 8 the continuation of the trial of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Jumoke Akinjide and others, facing charges of N650 million fraud. Jumoke Akinjide was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), along with a former Senator […]
#ENDSARS: Nasarawa panel begins sitting, promises justice for youths
By David Odama, Lafia Nasarawa State Judicial panel of Inquiry set up to probe the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has commenced in the state. It would be recalled that the commission is constituted by the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to receive complaints from the public […]
Nigeria, Bangladesh ‘ll consolidate on mutual relationship – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured the outgoing High Commissioner of Bangladesh, His Excellency MD Shameen Ashan that Nigeria and Bangladesh will consolidate on the mutually rewarding relationship between the two countries. President Buhari, who gave the assurance while receiving Ashan in a virtual farewell audience, congratulated the envoy on the strides he attained […]
#EndSARS: Etsu Nupe urges youths to be patient with FG
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged Nigerian youths to be patient with the Federal Government as their demands were being implemented by the government. Abubakar made the call while commenting on the prevailing security situation arising from the #EndSARS protest in the country in Bida on Tuesday. According to the monarch who is […]
Ganduje present N148b budget before Kano Assembly
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano The Kano state governor Abdullahi Ganduje has presented N147,933,302,948 as the 2021 budget termed “Budget for economic recovery and sustainable development” before the Kano state Assembly. Making the presentation on Tuesday, Ganduje declared that a total of N74.661b was declared for Capital expenditure which is N14.9b lower than the capital expenditure […]
Police Command in Ogun arrests suspected cultist at robbery scene
The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a suspected cultist as well as a notorious `Eiye’ confraternity leader, Akibu Tikare, 26. Tikare until his arrest was alleged to have been on the wanted list of the command. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated this in a statement he issued in […]
RCCG declares fast, prayer for Nigeria
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has directed all members of the church to commence a 30-day fast and prayer for Nigeria. The RCCG Assistant General Overseer, Admin and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to Adeboye, the programme tagged, “Fasting […]
