Why we demolished old peoples home ― Kwara Govt
The Committee on the Review of sales of Kwara Government property from 1999 to date has declared that there is no proof of payment or Right of Occupancy on the expanse of land where late Dr Olusola Saraki built his Ile Arugbo (old peoples home) in Ilorin. Sen. Makanjuola Ajadi, the Chairman of the committee, […]
Space images show ravaging Australia bushfires
The raging bushfires that have destroyed millions of acres of Australian land, killed “thousands of koalas” and perhaps as many as 500 million animals are so devastating they can be seen from space. The Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted this image to its website showing the […]
U.S. Senate at impasse over impeachment trial procedure
The U.S. Senate remained at a stalemate on Friday over how to proceed with the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, as the chamber’s leaders wrangled over whether White House aides will be called as witnesses and the top Democrat appealed to a handful of Republicans who could help break the impasse. After a two-week […]
Derby boss hails Rooney impact in Palace win that sees VAR first
Derby County boss Phillip Cocu insists Wayne Rooney’s experience was vital in their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Dutch manager believes Rooney’s “delivery” was superb as Chris Martin’s goal was enough to see off the Rams. The game also saw a piece of VAR history, as John Oliver became the first […]
Buhari meets Guinea Bissau president-elect in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met the Guinea Bissau’s president-elect, Umaro Muhktar Embalo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. At the meeting, the President reiterated his desire for stability, peace, progress, and prosperity in the West African sub-region. A statement issued by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Embalo had […]
Man City mocker Pope in hot water over moronic social media post
Hours after making headlines for an eye-catching display in Vale’s 4-1 FA Cup defeat by Manchester City, Tom Pope took to Twitter to answer a question from a fan. “We invade Iran then Cuba then North Korea then the Rothchilds are crowned champions of every bank on the planet,” he said in response to a […]
Japan orders tighter immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country
Japan on Sunday said it would tighten immigration measures after former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled the country while on bail, its first official response to an astonishing escape that has transformed the executive into an international fugitive. Authorities have remained quiet after Ghosn revealed on Tuesday that he had fled to his childhood home […]
Ganduje appoints seven SAs, 10 SSAs
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sunday approved the appointment of seven Special Advisers and 10 Senior Special Assistants. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, disclosed this in a statement in Kano. The new special advisers, according to the statement, include Abubakar Sahabo- Bawuro, (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises); Mamudu […]
Fire incidents: Oyo to buy 10 fire-fighting trucks
We deeply sympathise with victims of fire incidents ― Gov Makinde Fire equipment last bought in 2006 — Works Commissioner The Government of Oyo State said on Sunday that it was set to acquire 10 modern fire-fighting equipment through a competitive bidding process. The State’s Commissioner for Infrastructure, Transportation and Public Works, Professor Raphael Afonja, who […]
Buhari mourns victims of Kaduna gas explosion
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed sadness at the gas explosion which killed the Chairman of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Prof. Simon Mallam, his son and three others at Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna on Saturday. The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said: […]
US/Iran: Group calls for red alert on IMN members
The Global Action for Peace has alerted the United States of America and Britain over the safety of its citizens in Nigeria following the threat by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). The proscribed radical Islamic sect had hinted of an impending attack on foreigners after a military action by the United States of America […]
Tuna sells for $1.8 million in first Tokyo auction of 2020,
A bluefin tuna sold for 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, the second highest price on record, NHK broadcaster reported. The tuna was caught off northern Aomori Prefecture and weighed 276 kilograms (608 lbs), according to NHK, which translates into a price of […]
Iraq calls for foreign forces to leave after U.S. killing of Iran commander
Iraq’s parliament called on Sunday for U.S. and other foreign military forces to leave amid a growing backlash against the U.S. killing of a top Iranian military commander that has heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict. In a war of words between Iran and the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said […]
Shameful to call Manchester City boss Guardiola a failure — Oliseh
The former Nigeria international made the statement after a barrage of criticism against the Spaniard for his team’s current position in the Premier League. ALSO READ: FA Cup: Man Utd held by Wolves in stalemate, Man City cruise through After 21 rounds of games this season, the Citizens are third in the top-flight table, […]
APC to Atiku, PDP: Return Nigeria’s stolen resources with apology
By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has counselled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on how to rebuild itself and restore its lost fortunes, advising the former ruling party to first return all resources stolen from Nigeria under its watch and with sincere apologies. “Return of our stolen resources and sincere apologies for the […]
APC aspirant decries use of women as mere campaign tools
Mr Jimi Odimayo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, has condemned the use of women as mere campaign tools by politicians. Odimayo stated this while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday in Akure, with more than 5,000 women in attendance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the women […]
