EURO DEBT CONTROVERSY: Wike paid €40,000 loan taken by Bazia, says lender, Lesi Maol
LESI MAOL is a Port Harcourt-based businessman in the oil and gas sector. In this interview, Maol speaks on the claims on the money he allegedly lent to a former ally of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, John Bazia, to pay the school fees of his children studying abroad. Bazia had, while responding to some issues raised by Wike on his (Bazia’s) defection, mentioned that he was being witch-hunted by Maol.
FG to lift total shutdown of Third Mainland Bridge at midnight
The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge would be lifted at midnight 24 hours ahead of schedule. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the total shutdown had to be lifted because the contractor was able to fasttrack […]
Fulham’s Aina escapes VAR verdict after handball controversy
Ola Aina was in the centre of a handball controversy as his club Fulham survived a barrage of attacks by Southampton in yesterday’s Premier League game, which ended goalless at the Craven Cottage. Shane Long and Theo Walcott both looked to have broken the deadlock for the visitors in the second half, only to have […]
Just in: Saudi Arabia bans underage marriage
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has banned the marriage of persons under 18 years. It also set 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. The Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Walid Al-Samaani, issued the new directive in a circular sent to all the courts in The Kingdom of […]
Economy: Nigeria should avoid another COVID-19 lockdown in 2021 – ANSAA boss
Nigerians should do all to avoid another round of lockdown in 2021 that could impact more adversely on the economy, Chief Jude Emecheta, the Managing Director, Anambra Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) has said. Emecheta said in Awka on Sunday that ANSAA could only realise 15 per cent of its revenue projection of N1 billion […]
COVID-19: Edo government reactivates isolation, treatment centres
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City Apparently, to tackle renewed cases of coronavirus which seems to be hitting a second wave, the Edo State Government has reactivated isolation and treatment centres in the state, four molecular PCR laboratories and its contact tracing network to ensure the pandemic is contained. The governor, in a broadcast, said […]
Orji Uzor Kalu, Anyaso celebrate Christmas with get-together (photos)
In celebration of this year’s Christmas holiday, Chief Whip of Nigeria’s Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and former House of Representatives Candidate of the PDP at the last general election, Dr. Chima Anyaso attended a get-together in Igbere, Abia state, alongside other dignitaries among them is Chief Chris […]
Lampard rules out Chelsea as title contenders
Frank Lampard accepts turning Chelsea into Premier League title contenders is a gradual process, but he is content with the progress made so far Lampard is looking at the bigger picture following last season’s fourth-place finish. “I’m happy but we always want more as managers,” Lampard told Sky Sports when asked to assess Chelsea’s season […]
Displaced traders count losses as fire guts plank market in Lagos
By Bose Adelaja Scores of traders in Ketu plank market, Lagos State, were displaced, Sunday, even as they are currently counting their losses following an inferno which gutted their plank market. Though the cause of the fire outbreak on the market located at Demurin street could not be ascertained but the traders have lamented the […]
Kwara gets historic accreditation to train resident doctors
The Ilorin General Hospital has been accredited to train resident doctors after it was adjudged fit by the Faculty Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. It was accredited to train resident doctors in family medicine, according to a correspondence from the West African College of Physicians. The […]
Akoko market women lauds Rep member Tunji-Ojo
Market women from Akoko North East and North West constituency in Ondo State has lauded Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives for his developmental programms . The women led by the Iya- Alaje of Akokoland, Alhaja Chief Mrs Muhammad Risikatu expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, saying that […]
Former NFA Vice Chairman, Obienu is dead
A former board member and Vice-Chairman of the defunct Nigeria Football Association, Barrister Richard Nwabufor Obienu is dead. He died in his sleep, December 20, at his residence in Nnewi, Anambra state, according to sources. His remains have been deposited at the morgue, pending further announcement by the family. The former NFA Vice Chairman was […]
COVID-19: 22 out of 86 FCT patients in critical condition, receiving oxygen
Taskforce scores Churches high on compliance By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Following the virulent nature of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, 22 out of 86 patients at the various isolation and treatment centres in the Federal Capital Territory FCT are reportedly in critical condition and currently placed on oxygen. The development came as […]
Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen tests positive for COVID-19
By Sola Ogundipe The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19 after a routine test conducted on her and members of the family. According to a post on her Twitter handle @PaulineKTallen, the minister said she was asymptomatic but was advised to go for the test. The tweet stated: “Following […]
ASUU strikes helping to actualise Boko Haram’s ideology — Govs’ forum
*Says union has spent over 4 out of last 21 years on strike By Omeiza Ajayi Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has called for a more determined approach to resolve the lingering crisis in the nation’s tertiary education sector and halt the occasional resort to strikes by the Academic Staff Union […]
There’ll be scarcity of maize in 2021, Oke-Ogun farmers cry out
Appeal to Buhari, Makinde, CBN to support against Maize scarcity By Adeola Badru Farmers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, have cried out over their loss in the year 2020 planting season as a result of failed flood forecast and lack of government input, which they claimed, might cause maize scarcity in 2021. The Association […]
