Ondo 2020: Political violence erupts in Ondo, 10 injured
…20 vehicles destroyed, motorcycle burnt By Dayo Johnson – Akure Another political violence erupted in Ipele, Owo council area of Ondo state as political thugs injured no fewer than ten persons, destroyed vehicles and other property in the town. In all no fewer than 20 vehicles were destroyed, several motorcycles burnt. The two major political […]
2020 Budget: Reps threaten to sanction ministries, agencies
By Tordue Salem The House of Representatives on Tuesday threatened statutory sanctions against Ministries and Agencies (MDAS) that have failed in their implementation of projects for which funds have been provided in the budget. Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the warning in his resumption speech to members at the resumed plenary. He […]
Buhari writes Senate, seeks approval to refund N148.14 billion to 5 states
…Rivers State has the highest amount of N78.9 billion, followed by Bayelsa State with N N38.4b. By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking approval of the reimbursement of N148.14 billion through the issuance of promissory notes to five state governments for federal road projects executed by the states. President Buhari’s […]
COVID-19: UNICEF takes delivery of 115,800 from IHS to support Nigeria
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has received the delivery of 115,800 COVID-19 test kits to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. UNICEF, in a statement, Tuesday, explained that “these supplies were funded by IHS Nigeria, the Nigerian subsidiary of IHS Towers.” “Testing remains the mainstay of […]
Court remands man, 35, for allegedly fingering minor
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Femi Michael, over alleged fingering a minor. Michael was said to have indecently assaulted a 5-year-old minor (name withheld) by inserting his finger in her virginal after removing her pants. The offences committed, […]
Ekiti State gets new University
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State gets new University as the state’s House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill for the upgrading of the State College of Education to University of Education, Science and Technology. The bill was passed through unanimous resolution at Tuesday’s plenary in Ado-Ekiti presided over by the Speaker, Mr […]
