Gridlock: FG to deploy 200 security officers to Tin Can, Apapa Ports
By Dirisu Yakubu In a bid to clear the gridlock at the Tin Can Island and Apapa area of Lagos, the federal government is set to deploy 200 security personnel to enforce compliance on heavy duty trucks not to park along the road, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said. Amaechi disclosed this, Wednesday, during […]
Gaduje signs N177.9bn Kano 2021 budget to law
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has signed the 2021 budget totalling N177, 936, 730, 540 into law after it was passed by the State Assembly. The signing of the budget which was carried out at the Government House was done in the presence of some of the State Executive Council […]
Auldon Toys, SCAF fete children in Lagos slums
By Henry Ojelu As part of efforts to connect with children living under difficult circumstances this festive season, manufacturer of Africa’s leading themed dolls, Auldon Toys in collaboration with Street Child Advancement Foundation, SCAF, have given lots of exciting educational gift items to scores of children living in Lagos slums. During a visit to one […]
Buhari presides over 29th virtual FEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the 29th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Physically present at the meeting which is expected to be the last council meeting in 2020 were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]
UK’s Sunday Times names Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth, others among top 50 women
Multiple award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named among Sunday Times’ Women of the Year for 2020. Adichie made the UK Times 50 women list alongside Queen Elizabeth, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna; amongst others. Adichie and the other remarkable women were chosen for being “Inspiring, memorable and sometimes […]
How 5 men kidnapped, chopped, bagged okadaman, passenger for money ritual— Police
By Bose Adelaja Five people are currently in police net following the killing of a housewife and a commercial motorcyclist popularly called ‘Okada rider’ in Ogun State. The victims— 45 years old housewife, Memunat Akinde, and the motorcyclist Ibikunle Ajose— were said to be missing since October 1. Memnat, who was a fishmonger, left her […]
