Abducted Miyetti Allah’s chairman regains freedom
The Chairman of the Kogi Chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Wakili Damina, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday, has been released . The state Secretary of the association , Mr Adamu Abubakar told newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday that Damina was released in Abuja late night of May […]
Amaechi’s letter that ousted Hadiza Usman over ‘unremitted N165b’
By Dirisu Yakubu Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, a few days ago, ruffled some feathers following the suspension of Hadiza Bala-Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Amaechi whose Ministry supervises NPA is not happy that the agency has not been financially prudent in the management of its […]
FG generates N496 bn VAT in Q1’21 — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the federal government generated N496.39 billion as Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first quarter of this year (Q1’21).
‘Not normal’ ― Bayern’s Muller hails Lewandowski after hatrick exploit
Thomas Muller joked Robert Lewandowski is “not normal” after the Bayern Munich star scored a hat-trick to close in on a Bundesliga record. Bayern were crowned Bundesliga champions on Saturday before kicking a ball thanks to Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic win over RB Leipzig. Hansi Flick’s side proceeded to put on a worthy celebration against Borussia […]
Recruitment: NDLEA releases candidates list for final screening
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released shortlisted names for the final screening of qualified candidates for narcotic officers and narcotic assistants cadres
How gunmen killed seven policemen in Rivers
Facts have emerged on how the unidentified gunmen prevailed over the curfew imposed on Rivers State and killed about seven men and officers of the Nigeria Police in the state.
Conte claims Inter players are worth much more now
Antonio Conte claimed he has made Inter’s players much more valuable in the transfer market as he urged them to turn winning into “an obsession”. Inter’s Serie A title celebrations continued on Saturday with a 5-1 thrashing of Sampdoria at San Siro as they were given a guard of honour by their opponents before kick-off. […]
Rivers can’t succumb to secessionist agenda, Wike says
By Davies Iheamnachor The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has declared that his state will not be cowed into secessionist agenda. This is just as Wike condemned the killings of seven police officers in the state. The governor in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, after an emergency meeting […]
“It shows the ambitions this football club have,” ― Pochettino hails Neymar deal
Paris Saint-Germain have reinforced their ambitions with the new four-year deal signed by superstar forward Neymar, according to Mauricio Pochettino. After months of speculation, Neymar finally committed his future to PSG on Saturday. The world’s most expensive footballer joined the club in 2017 and has helped them to three successive Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe […]
American actress Tawny Kitaen dies at 59
American actress Tawny Kitaen who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California.
Level of insecurity in Nigeria unacceptable – Oligbo
A top Anambra State political stakeholder and PDP Governorship aspirant Hon Amb Ike Oligbo has lamented about the state of insecurity in Nigeria especially the wanton destruction and killings going on in the South East. Speaking to newsmen in a telephone interview the philanthropist and Multi-Millionaire decried the lack of concerted action from the federal […]
Fayemi salutes deputy, Egbeyemi at 77
egbeyemie By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has congratulated his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi on the occasion of his 77th birthday, saying that the Deputy Governor has consistently proven to be a reliable ally, astute technocrat, and illustrious statesman. The Governor in a goodwill message said Otunba Egbeyemi remains a […]
Updated: Police, vigilante rescue 13 kidnapped travellers in Edo
THE police in Edo state in collaboration with vigilante group Saturday rescued 13 travellers who were kidnapped in Ahor around the bypass.
ESI disowns Pointblank’s report on Judith Amaechi’s NDDC link
The Empowerment Support Initiative, ESI, has described as untrue and “libelous” a report by Pointblank News, linking Minister of Transportation‘s wife, Judith Amaechi to N48bn contract scam from Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The report by Pointblank online medium was captioned: HOW AMAECHI’S WIFE LOOTED N48 BILLION FROM NDDC, MINISTER BEGS FOR SOFT LANDING” and […]
Benue: APC strong in spite defection of 5 ward chairmen
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue has said the party is still stable and strong in the state in spite of the recent defection of five ward chairmen in the Makurdi Local Government Area
‘I believe in united Nigeria, not secession’ — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi on Saturday declared his belief in a united Nigeria and condemned calls for secession by some groups in the country. Umahi said this in Abakaliki during the conclusion of the 8-day prayer and fasting session organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ebonyi Chapter, over the security situation in […]
