Chaos in Benin as bus drivers withdraw services
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City There was chaos in several parts of Benin City, Monday, as bus drivers mostly those driving mini-buses withdrew their services from the roads over alleged extortion by personnel of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA) and Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV). Commuters going from Wire Road to Ugowo, New […]
UFC: Conor McGregor eyeing Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title in return bid
By Emmanuel Okogba Conor McGregor wants a shot at Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title as he hopes to become UFC’s first ever three-division champion. McGregor won the lightweight belt as featherweight title holder in 2016 to become the first champ to reign in two divisions at the same time before his boxing loss to Floyd Mayweather followed […]
Osinbajo true statesman, uncommon leader – Gov Okowa
…Asaba one of the most peaceful states due to bridge-building – VP Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been described as a wise man and a great Vice President by the Asagba, traditional ruler of Asaba, Delta State, Obi Prof Chike Edozien. The Asagba was speaking today when the Vice President paid him a courtesy call […]
Subsidy removal may compound manufacturers’ woes, cause fuel induced inflation ― MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns that the proposed fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government will lead to inflation occasioned by increase in production costs which may translate to higher prices of goods
Transportation key to attainment of AfCFTA objectives – Amaechi
A functional transportation sector is instrumental to the realization of the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement AfCFTA, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said in Abuja on Monday.
Cultist arrested while attacking hotel lodgers in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike A notorious member of the dreaded EIye confraternity, Esuruoso Tunde, was in the early hours of today, arrested by men of Ogun State Police command while attacking lodgers at LADIS hotel, situated at Ebenezer junction, Obantoko area of Abeokuta. The suspect, according to a release by the command image maker, Abimbola Oyeyemi, […]
Just in: Kaduna begins transition to 4-day working week from December 1
The Kaduna State Government will commence a transition to a four-day working week in the state. In the interim, it will permit public servants to work from home for one day per week. This measure is designed to help boost productivity, improve work-life balance and enable workers to have more time for their families, for rest and for agriculture.
Omicron: We have placed all relevant agencies on high alert – FAAN
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN , Monday said all relevant agencies in charge of health checks at the nation’s airports have been placed on high alert to prevent the importation of the new covid-19 new variant, Omicron, into the country.
Police burst hoodlums’ hideout in Lagos
A team of police acting on the orders of the Inspector General of Police through Lagos State CID, Panti, has dislodged a gang of hoodlums terrorising the serene neighbourhood of Okun Aja, Ogombo, in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state, arresting some suspects in the process. It was gathered that the hoodlums who […]
Troops kill scores of bandits in Niger State
Following the new and decisive onslaughts on armed bandits terrorizing and kidnapping citizens in the North West particularly Niger State and the Kaduna-Abuja highway, the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA) has eliminated scores of armed bandits in Niger State.
Journalists float NGO to sensitise Nigerians on ills of corruption, violence
A group of journalists, in collaboration with other concerned Nigerians, have come together to advocate against corruption and violence in the country. To achieve these twin objectives, the group has floated a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Media Anti-Corruption Initiative (MACI), a vehicle through which it intends to drive the advocacy. According to the press […]
NLC urges Buhari to assent to 2021 Electoral Act amendment
An FCT A High Court has stopped a Wuse Zone II Chief Magistrates’ Court from proceeding with the case filed by the Inspector-General of Police against Ikenga Ugochinyere, Spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP)
Businesswoman excretes 80 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport
A businesswoman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for ingesting 80 pellets of cocaine.
Manufacturers say subsidy removal may cause fuel induced inflation
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns that the proposed fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government will lead to inflation occasioned by increase in production costs which may translate to higher prices of goods. MAN however agreed to the need for deregulation to enable competition and efficiency in the […]
Olarewaju Michael George brings succor to the needy
All his life, Olarewaju Michael George has never ceased to show his milk of kindness to anyone in distress. Those close to him disclose that; if there is one thing he loathes with passion it’s the sight of his fellow human in distress; he is always ready to assist. During his formative years, the June […]
Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Birnin Gwari, Giwa LGAs
In continuation of their offensive against terrorists ,security forces conducting operations on identified bandit enclaves have informed the Kaduna State Government that five bandits have been killed in two locations spanning Birnin Gwari and Giwa local government areas.
