Post COVID-19 challenges: Lagos to build, operate education radio station
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government on Monday has unveiled plans to establish and operate a radio station solely dedicated to education of pupils in the state. The radio station is being fashioned after Lagos Traffic Radio Station built by the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN, which is mainly dedicated to all traffic […]
Tight security in Ikire, as court delivers judgement on Akire stool
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo There was palpable apprehension in Ikire town, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Council Area of Osun State as a High Court sitting in the town delivers judgement on the faith of Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi. The stool has been a subject of litigation for over two decades and has […]
Lagos discharges 93 recovered COVID-19 patients, including 11 foreigners
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has discharged another 93 COVID-19 patients after tested negative for the virus. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said the patients, 16 females and 77 males, including 11 foreign nationals were discharged from various isolation facilities in the state. ALSO READ: Nigeria records […]
APC NWC: Group hails Buhari on Okotete’s appointment as National Woman Leader
A group under the auspices of Buhari Media Advocates, yesterday, hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Hon. Stella Okotete as National Woman Leader, in the Caretaker Committee of the National Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress, APC.
Air Peace operates maiden flight to London, evacutes 327 Nigerians
By Lawani Mikairu Air Peace airline yesterday operated its maiden flight to London and evacuted 327 Nigerians back to the country. According to the Spokeman of the airline, Stanley Olisa, the flight is a demostration of the capacity of the airline to fly to any destination across the globe. The evacuation flight was operated with […]
African Consuls General hold dialogue with Diaspora leaders, U.S. officials
A dialogue between African Consuls General in the United States and diaspora leaders on issues of common interest was held alongside some elected public officers of the host coutry through Zoom.
My office not responsible for effecting whistleblower’s payment ― Malami
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice on Sunday said it is not responsible for effecting whistleblower’s payment. The AGF office was reacting to a letter allegedly by one Aliyu Lemu, Esq. purportedly written on June 22 on issues revolving around payment of a whistleblower’s fees. According to a […]
Whistleblower: FG pays for funds recovered not mere exposure ― Malami
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Sunday said the Federal Government only pays whistleblowers after a successful recovery, not for mere tracing or exposure of suspected illegitimate funds. Dr Umar Gwandu, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Media and Public Relations disclosed this […]
Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi ― Police
Gunmen attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi Monday, with four of the assailants killed, police said. Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon said the attackers pulled up in a car outside the trading floor and hurled a grenade at the building before opening fire. “Four attackers have been killed,” he added. Karachi was once […]
Pa Clark endorses Ex Gov Dickson for Bayelsa West Senatorial district
…Says Ijaw Nation needs tested men of character Ijaw National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has endorsed the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, for the vacant Bayelsa West Senatorial District. The Media Advisor to the former Governor, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, also quoted the foremost Ijaw National Leader as having […]
Alleged violation of COVID-19 guidelines: The video of D’banj in a party
….As police seek information about the venue By David Royal The video above has been trending on social media since Sunday afternoon which has led to public outcry. Social media users called out Nigerian musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj for allegedly violating the covid-19 guidelines in Abuja by performing at a […]
