Families of murdered man, woman in Edo protest over handling of investigation
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The families of 63 years old Lucy Nwaorie and 38 years old Tony Bassey have protested against the killing of the two by a member of the Edo state vigilante network identified as Osagie Afua aka Stone accusing the police of not doing enough to bring the culprit and others involved […]
Why we unveiled video documentary to showcase Buhari’s achievements ― FG
The Federal Government says it has unveiled “an all-encompassing and unprecedented documentary’’ showcasing the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in order to prove naysayers wrong. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a media briefing to present the mid-term report of the second tenure of […]
Wike can’t be compared to Amaechi – Ex-Commissioner
…says those who left APC to PDP in Rivers are moles Former Commissioner of Chieftaincy affairs and Commissioner of Special Duties to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Hon John Bazia has said that Governor Wike cannot be compared with the Minister of Transport and former Governor of the state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi. He said Wike […]
Constitution Review: Sultan canvasses unrestricted usage of the Hijab
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has advocated the use of Hijab by Muslim women, without restrictions and in total observance of the freedom of religion in the country. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), stated this in Birnin Kebbi, on Tuesday, at […]
LAUTECH: Makinde announces 25% reduction in tuition fee of students
…vows to regularise institution’s academic calendar By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, announced 25 percent reduction in the tuition fee of students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The governor made the promise, while meeting with students of the institution on Tuesday, during his visit to the town to […]
Arson: FG challenges states, LGs to establish own Fire Stations
By Omeiza Ajayi In the wake of increasing attacks by arsonists in some parts of the country, the Federal Government has challenged States and Local Governments to take advantage of the constitutional provision in the Concurrent List to establish their own fire stations in order to increase response time during emergencies. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni […]
