NDDC probe: We will not succumb to cheap blackmail from any quarters ― Senate
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate has taken a swipe at the Executive Director, Projects of the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, warning that the National Assembly will not succumb to cheap blackmail from him or from any other quarters. According to the Senate, it […]
Matawalle prepares final onslaught on criminals, summons Emirs, Fulani leaders
Determined to keep Zamfara state fortified, Governor Mohammed Bello Matawalle has told Emirs, Fulani leaders and stakeholders in Gusau to be vigilant and never allow the peaceful order reverts to the previous level in the state.
Osun Police arrest man, 20, for defiling 10 years old girl
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Police command arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Abdullateef for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl. It was gathered that the suspect lured the innocent girl into a building around 4 pm at Okinni, in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State. The suspect, according to sources in Okinni lured the […]
COVID-19: Ondo to close down religious organisations that fail to adhere strictly to rules
By Dayo Johnson – Akure ONDO state government weekend warned that it would close down any religious organization that does not obey strict rules governing the partial lift of ban on religious activities across the state. Ban on religious gathering was lifted last week after it was imposed in March this year by government. The […]
Evacuation: Air Peace expresses appreciation to Israel, China, India for their support
Air Peace airline Sunday expressed gratitude to the governments and people of Israel, China and India for contracting the airline to evacuate their citizens to their respective countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lagos test runs post-pandemic showbiz with drive-in concert
Lagos State Government, at the weekend, did a test run of a drive-in concert in preparation for the re-opening of the entertainment sector, as it commences gradual easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the state.
Ugwuanyi directs immediate fixing of potholes, traffic lights, asphalting of Agbani dual carriageway
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and its contractors to immediately commence remedial works on all emerging potholes on roads in the state, in line with his administration’s sustained zero tolerance for potholes and commitment to maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Policeman goes berserk, kills colleague, injures others in shooting spree
By Evelyn Usman A Policeman, Inspector Monday Gabriel, went berserk, in Ikoyi area of Lagos, opening fire on his colleagues, killing one of them in the process, while others sustained bullet wounds. Vanguard gathered the Police officer, Gabriel, attached to Squadron 21 of the Police Mobile Force, Abuja, was on Special duty at the Federal […]
N’Assembly won’t back down on NDDC probe – Senate
Spokesman of the Senate, Senator Akinola Bashiru, has said that the National Assembly will under no circumstance back down on its probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
I had coronavirus at Valencia game – Atalanta coach, Gasperini reveals
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini revealed Sunday he thought he would die as he suffered coronavirus symptoms when the Italian team played their Champions League match against Valencia in March. Gasperini told Gazzetta Dello Sport that he was sick when Atalanta beat Valencia 4-3 behind closed doors at the Mestalla on March 10, to reach […]
Petroleum minister, Sylva, congratulates NNPC new board members
Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum and Alternate Chairman of the NNPC Board, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday, congratulated the newly appointed members of the reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Olubadan cancels masquerades dance over COVID-19 pandemic
By Adeola Badru As this year’s Egungun festival gets underway this week, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has directed all masquerades, irrespective of grades to observe their rituals from their respective homes and pray for the speedy end to COVID-19. Oba Adetunji disclosed this in a release signed by his Personal Assistant and […]
Ossai to bag International Human Rights Commission, IHRC Award
The Special Assitant to Delta State Governor on Special Duties Media and Nigeria Youth Ambassador Mr. Ossai Ovie Success is set to bag the 2020 International Human Rights Commission, IHRC Award.
PDP spits fire, gives reason Buhari could not address Nigerians on May 29
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari did not address the nation on the May 29 Inauguration day because he must have assessed his administration and rightly adjudged it a failure.
The return of La Liga: What’s at stake?
La Liga resumes on June 11 after a three-month absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. Real Madrid and Barcelona have been unable to pull away from each other at the top of the table while Atletico Madrid are involved in what looks like a four-way fight for Champions League qualification. AFP Sport takes a look […]
PDP sweeps Benue LG election, takes all 23 Chairmanship, 276 councilorship positions
By Peter Duru Makurdi – The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has recorded a clean sweep of last Saturday’s council elections held across the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue state. The party also cleared all the 276 available councilorship positions at the poll. Five political parties including the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Labour […]
