Lagos Assembly passes Y2020 N920.47bn revised budget
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the Year 2020 Appropriation (Amendment) Bill of ₦920.47 billion for the state. The House passed the amended Bill after taking the report by the Joint Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, and Finance. Chairman, House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Gbolahan Yishawu, […]
3 Young female lawyers distribute face masks to thousands of Low-Income Abuja families
As both the public and private sectors continue to work to curb the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria, three female lawyers in their twenties, have kickstarted a program that has already provided over 2000 free face masks to residents of rural communities in Abuja.
We’re committed to safety of lives, property in Edo ― Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to the safety of lives and property of citizens in the state. The governor made the remarks during the inauguration of fire trucks by the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in the state. Obaseki said the event was part of plans to provide fire appliances […]
Ohanaeze: Ndigbo are co-owners, not leaving Nigeria for anybody
The umbrella organisation for all Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday said that Ndigbo will not leave Nigeria for anybody as they are part owners of Nigeria whose forebears got independence for Nigeria.
Benue boat mishap: One family lost 5 children, another triplets
Five more bodies were yesterday, recovered from River Benue by local fishermen and the Police taking the number of victims of Sunday’s boat mishap on River Benue at Ijaha community, an outskirt of Makurdi Local Government Area, LGA, to 26.
COVID-19: Don’t bring your aides to airports, FG warns VIPs
The Federal government yesterday warned top government officials and Very Important Persons, VIPs, not to approach airport terminals with their aides or personal assistants, saying such privileges will no longer be entertained once the operation of domestic flights commences tomorrow.
Hushpuppi: Woodbery defrauded US firm of $15.3m stashed away in Bitcoin wallet — FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has filed a case alleging that Olalekan Jacob Ponle, who was arrested alongside Hushpuppi, defrauded US firms of millions.
Bandits kill 15 in Katsina community
Armed bandits reportedly killed 15 people, yesterday, in Yar Gamji village of Batsari Local Government Area despite the ongoing military operations to tackle bandits operating in the state.
FCCPC Irukera vs Med Contour boss: The unanswered questions
The social media was abuzz in the last few days with the news of the arrest and purported arraignment of Dr Anuoluwapo Adepoju of Med Contour Services Limited, a Lagos-based medical Doctor, by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, over the death of one of her clients, Mrs Nneka Onwuzuligbo.
Repairs: FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 6 months
THE Federal Government said yesterday that it will shut the Third Mainland Bridge for six months for maintenance starting from Friday, July 24.
Edo Decide: What to expect under Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as Governor
By Michael Ovienmhada I got a call from Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in early 2016. I had never met him but someone had given him my number. He said—- “My name is Osagie Ize-Iyamu. I would like you to come and work for my campaign. I have seen several of your articles and one thing that […]
