Expel sacked NWC members if they go to court, DG PGF tells APC
Says, dissolution of NWC not an indication of Presidential bias By Omeiza Ajayi Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has advised the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress APC to activate relevant constitutional provisions to expel any member of the dissolved National Working Committee […]
‘Mother Hen’ NBC and the potentially stifling 6th Broadcast Code
The immediate impression one gets from interacting with the recently released 6th Code of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is that someone just might be introducing communist-style management in the country’s broadcasting landscape. Otherwise, it is almost impossible to understand what the Nigerian broadcast regulator targets to accomplish by this dangerous unitary, anti-enterprise policy that certainly will constrain innovation and organic competition in the industry.
Okowa mourns ex-Oyo Governor, Ajimobi
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commiserated with the Ajimobi family, the people and Government of Oyo State on the passing of former Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Man United’s Lingard to return against Norwich, says Solskjaer
Jesse Lingard is poised to return to action for Manchester United against Norwich City after recovering from illness, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United face Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday with a place in the FA Cup semi-finals up for grabs. Lingard has not played in either of United’s two matches since the season […]
Police confirm killing of 17-year-old boy by Kaduna vigilance group
The Police in Kaduna State have confirmed the death of a 17-year-old boy in Zaria, while being interrogated by the State Vigilance Service (KadVS) over alleged theft of a cell phone.
2020 Int’l Hajj Cancellation: Remain calm, we’ll protect your interest, NAHCON tells intending pilgrims
…Muslim World body, top scholars back S/Arabia’s decision Following the news of the cancellation of 2020 Hajj for intending pilgrim world over other than domestic pilgrims by Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has urged intending pilgrims to remain calm adding that necessary arrangements are in place to protect their interest. Meanwhile, […]
Again, absence of defence counsel stalls trial of alleged kidnap kingpin Evans
The absence of defence counsel on Friday stalled the trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans and five co-defendants in an Ikeja High Court.
Ajimobi observed COVID-19 protocols, says aide
As sympathisers continue to mourn the demise of a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi who died on Thursday, his former Special Adviser on Communication, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, said he is still finding the answers to his sudden departure, noting his boss followed all the COVID-19 protocols.
I don’t want Dortmund second all the time ― Haaland
Erling Braut Haaland said he is eager to end Bayern Munich’s eight-year reign as German champions next season and will not settle for being “second all the time”. Bayern will be presented with the Bundesliga trophy after the final round of matches on Saturday, with Dortmund runners-up for the second year running. Haaland, 19, has […]
Update:Okowa’s family on self-isolation as daughter tests positive to COVID-19
As the Delta State Government intensifies efforts at stemming the spread of COVID-19 in the state, it announced on Friday that one of the children of the Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has tested positive to the virus
It’s time to execute Orosanye report — NECA
By Agbonkhese Oboh Nigeria Employer’s Consultative Association, NECA, has said current economic realities have made it important for the Oronsaye report to be implemented and deliberate efforts made to plug leakages in governance. NECA’s Acting President, Mr. Taiwo Adeniyi, made the points at a post-Governing Council briefing, on Thursday, at NECA House, Lagos. Although Adeniyi […]
