Beggars dare Oyo govt, stage comeback after evacuation to resettlement centre
*Why we relocated beggars, others, by Oyo govt *Our freedom has been restricted—Beggars By Ola Ajayi STREET begging is a common phenomenon that cuts across almost all the ethnic groups in Nigeria. It is such a profitable business in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, hence, there is a daily influx of people particularly from […]
We’ll regulate drones to ensure safety and security, NCAA boss
The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, said there was a need for strong regulatory framework for the deployment of drones to ensure safety and security. Nuhu said this in his presentation themed, ‘Drone Essence, Growth and Regulations in Nigeria’ at the Airport Business Summit on Cargo&Aero Logistics and Drone Technology […]
I still consult my father for guidance, words of wisdom — Chichi, ex-minister Menakaya’s daughter
The UK-based medical doctor discusses how she has redefined the future of medicine following the COVID-19 pandemic and re-created a personalised patient pathway to ensure a seamless health journey through Annomo Health
CSOs blast NASS over embarrassing leaking roof, flood during sitting
Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Wednesday, blasted members of the National Assembly over leaking roof and flood during sitting
Court declines PDP’s request to stay judgment sacking Anambra Exco
By Dapo Akinrefon A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has dismissed three applications filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two others seeking to stay the court’s June 9 judgment sacking the party’s Executive Council (EXCO) in Anambra State. Justice Olukayode Adeniyi, in a ruling on Wednesday, held that […]
Capital requirement: NEM Insurance to conclude second phase before end of 2021
NEM Insurance Plc has concluded arrangement to conclude the second phase of the recapitalisation exercise as mandated by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. The Chairman of NEM Insurance, Dr. Fidelis Ayebae disclosed this at the Company’s 51st Annual General Meeting, AGM held in Lagos.He said: “As at the end of the reporting period we have […]
The Dot Nation: You’re ethnic bigot, elder for nothing — Igbokwe berates Abaribe
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe has berated the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe over his customised shirt “The Dot Nation”.
Rivers youths protest alleged abandonment of state’s skill training centre
…Accuses education Commissioner of frustrating programmes By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt Youths said to be students of Port Harcourt Technical and Vocational Center, PHTVC, have staged a peaceful protest against the Rivers State Government over alleged abandament of the skills training centre. The protesters claimed that staff members of the centre have attracted attention of World […]
Tears, as policeman shot by suspected kidnappers is buried in Ekiti
Tears, on Wednesday, flowed freely, as the remains of Inspector Adewumi Abiola, killed by suspected kidnappers, was buried in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abiola was shot dead on June 16, a day after celebrating his 40th birthday, by suspected kidnappers, who also abducted four […]
My suspension unconstitutional, laughable – Nwaoboshi
By Emma Amaize SENATOR Peter Nwaoboshi representing Delta North Senatorial District, Delta State, in the National Assembly, suspended by People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in his home state, on Wednesday, said it was unconstitutional and laughable. His aide, Philip Elueme, in a statement, said: “The attention Sen. Nwaoboshi was drawn to the purportedly, satirical and hurriedly, […]
N895.8bn Supplementary Budget scales 2nd reading in Senate
A Supplementary Bill for an Act to authorise the issuance of N895,842,465,917 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation has scaled second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate by the Senate Leader, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi, during plenary on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls President Muhammadu […]
