FG’s plan to borrow N2trn from Pension fund, threat to CPS — NECA
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, yesterday rejected reported plans by the Federal Government to borrow about N2 trillion from the Pension Fund to augment infrastructural development, saying it is a threat to the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS.
No going back on Okada ban — Sanwo-Olu
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, vowed not to reverse the ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as “Okada” and tricycles, called Keke NAPEP, in some parts of the state.
Trump to make statement Thursday on impeachment acquittal
United States President, Donald Trump said that he will issue a formal statement on Thursday after his acquittal on two impeachment charges. “I will be making a public statement tomorrow at 12:00 pm from the @WhiteHouse to discuss our Country’s VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax!” he tweeted. Shortly before, he tweeted a montage depicting a […]
Video: Trump celebrates impeachment victory, says Trump ‘4EVA’
The United States President, Donald Trump who has been acquitted by the Republican-dominated Senate of all impeachment charges celebrated his victory with a short video displaying Trump “4EVA”. The US President, Trump, well-known for his vast use of Twitter to communicate his statements, few minutes after the Senate votes result published the short video. Despite […]
Buhari’s service chiefs; Doguwa’s wives by Rotimi Fasan
If President Muhammadu Buhari was a groom and his service chiefs were his brides the relationship between him and them could neither be more faithful nor stronger than it is at present. Buhari loves his service chiefs warts and all. It seems there is nothing anybody can say that could lead to a divorce between […]
Pregnant women may pass coronavirus to unborn children
By Sola Ogundipe Pregnant women infected with the new coronavirus may be able to pass it to their unborn children, doctors at the Wuhan Children Hospital said on Wednesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The doctors said it was possible after an infected coronavirus patient gave birth to a baby on Feb. 2. The newborn […]
Okada Ban: Aggrieved riders riot in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos
By Arogbonlo Israel Commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as “Okada” and tricycle “Keke NAPEP” operators, in the early hours of Monday, disrupted normal activities as they barricaded major roads in Alimosho LGA, area of Iyana Ipaja in protest of the Lagos State government ban of their operation. Recall that the state government had earlier announced plans […]
Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 6 new deaths as confirmed cases rise
By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria has registered an increase in the number of Lassa fever cases since the beginning of 2020, with 365 positive cases and 47 deaths reported from 23 states across the country. The Week 5 situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on Wednesday, indicated there are 23 States […]
Elon Musk’s wealth rises by $13bn as Tesla hits stock boom
Elon Musk is charging up his fortune. The Tesla chief’s net worth has grown more than any other billionaire’s so far this year amid a massive stock boom for his electric-car company. Musk added $4.7 billion to his fortune on Monday, when Tesla’s share price surged nearly 20 percent to close at a new high […]
Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress
LG Electronics has become the first major technology company to pull out of the 2020 Mobile World Congress (MWC) over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The technology convention is due to take place in Barcelona at the end of this month and is one of the largest events in the industry calendar. ALSO READ: WHO convening […]
Bayelsa council chief appoints 118-year-old woman as special adviser
The vice-chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa State, Brian Wotari, has appointed an 118-year-old woman, Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono, as his “special adviser on elder matters.” Orogono’s appointment was contained in a letter dated February 4, 2020, and signed by Bedford Ineye, one of the vice-chairman’s aides. READ ALSO: Photos: Trailer crushes Keke NAPEP driver, […]
Nigeria, 5 other African countries can diagnose Coronavirus — WHO
Test kits being sent to 29 labs By Sola Ogundipe There are currently six laboratories in Africa with capacity to diagnose the novel coronavirus. The laboratories are in Nigeria, Ghana, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and South Africa. Disclosing this during a media briefing on novel coronavirus preparedness in Africa, the World Health Organisation, WHO, confirmed […]
WAR: Bandits fire on Police helicopter, lose 250 members in Kaduna
Special Operatives of Operation Puff Adder of the Nigeria Police backed by the Special Forces of the Police Airwing, in a daring offensive operation, stormed one of the largest operational camps of the Ansaru Terror Group (also housing other bandits and kidnappers) located in Kuduru Forest, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and successfully neutralized over 250 high-profile members of the Ansaru Terror Group.
Neymar: Mbappe can become one of the best players in history
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has a great relationship with teammate Kylian Mbappe and he has tipped the 21-year-old to become one of the best players to have ever played. In Mbappe’s short career to this point, he has already played a key role in Monaco lifting the Ligue 1 title before going on to lift […]
10 things to know about Nigeria Visa policy (NVP) 2020
The announcement of the Visa on Arrival policy last December by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aswan Forum, in Egypt, was greeted with loads of condemnation from some quarters, largely due to misconception, and, perhaps, mischief.
Man City squad holds crisis meeting as stuttering league form continues
It wouldn’t be unfair to suggest Manchester City’s season is now the Champions League or bust, they can’t win the Premier League unless a miracle occurs and the Carabao Cup is considered a minor trophy, and with that in mind, the squad has held a crisis meeting after a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. After […]
