FG arraigns businesswoman over alleged N2bn fraud
The Federal Government has arraigned the Chairman and Managing Director of Famzhi Interbiz Limited, Mariam Suleiman, over allegations bordering on fraud to the tune of over N2 billion. Suleiman was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo alongside her company on a two-count charge. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the counts. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Don’t be reckless, NMA cautions vaccinated persons
The President, Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Innocent Ujah, has warned the public to be cautious, saying being vaccinated doesn’t mean they should be careless to risk COVID-19 infection. Ujah gave the advice during the 11th Annual Symposium of the Health Writers Association Of Nigeria (HEWAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. The symposium was themed; “Building Confidence […]
ASUP urges state governments to fund state owned polytechnics
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Wednesday urged state governments to invest more in state-owned polytechnics for effective operations. Mr Anderson Ezeibe, President, ASUP, made the call at the opening of a week-long National Delegates Conference of the Union in Asaba. Ezeibe said that most of the government-owned polytechnics depend solely on Tertiary […]
OAU student, Adegoke’s autopsy report out, organs intact
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Report of the autopsy conducted on the body of Timothy Adegoke, the dead Obafemi Awolowo University’s (OAU), a postgraduate student has been submitted to Osun State Police Command and the force headquarters in Abuja. It was gathered that the report was submitted today, Wednesday, by expert that conducted the test. […]
Bill on youth entrepreneurship devt trust fund passes 2nd reading
The Bill seeking to establish Youth Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund on Wednesday in Abuja scaled the second reading in the House of Representatives. Rep. Farah Dagogo (PDP-Rivers), the sponsor of the Bill, while leading debate during plenary on the general principle said the proposed law would stem the tide of unemployment in the country. He […]
Buhari didn’t order sack of AEDC management ― Presidency
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency last night denied the report that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the sack and replacement of the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC. A report credited to the Minister of State for Power, Prince Jeddy Agba had stated that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the sack and replacement […]
No one involved in Oromoni killing will be spared, Buhari assures
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the gruesome murder of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, of Dowen College, in Lagos, saying that those involved in the dastardly act must not go unpunished. President Buhari, who described Sylvester as one of the nation’s bright youngsters doing excellently in school, bringing joy to the family, […]
Using our music to reflect our drive is necessary for African communities to thrive – Seun Kuti
Scion of the globally celebrated Fela Anikulapo-Kuti family, Seun Kuti has reaffirmed the potency of indigenous African music in the face of the mounting negativity of neo-imperialism, or what is described as ‘second slavery,’ just as he lauded his late father’s courageous attempts at mobilizing the masses at the grassroots in what is regarded as […]
Court dismisses suit challenging new Akirun’s appointment by Osun govt
An Osun High Court sitting in Osogbo, on Wednesday, vacated the interim order restraining Osun government from appointing a new Akinrun of Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun from Oba Ara ruling house. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Prince Yinusa Akadiri from Oba Ara ruling house had been elected as […]
Buhari mourns victims of bandits’ attacks in Sokoto
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attacks on innocent travellers in Sokoto State. The president’s reaction is contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Femi Adesina on Wednesday in Abuja. “I am very distressed at the manner of death visited on these hapless citizens who were undertaking a […]
Osoba returns, hosts Ogun exco members
Scores Abiodun high on roads, health, education, security Former Governor Olusegun Osoba, on Wednesday, hosted members of the Ogun State Executive Council, with a charge to Governor Dapo Abiodun to focus more on projects and programmes that would be of great benefit to the people of the state. Osoba gave this charge when at his […]
