APC membership revalidation: Nwosu, others back Akande, call for genuine reconciliation
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC,and former governorship candidate of Imo State, Chief Uche Nwosu,has thrown his weight behind the former Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, on the abnormality of the national caretaker committee headed by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni. […]
Nigeria youth’s lack Opportunities – Mark Obi
The Chairman of First Rhema Solution Limited Ambassador. Mark Obi, GPPA has urged Nigeria government to create opportunities for youth’s Mark made the call on his social Media handles @wealthymarkobi @teamfirstrema He noted that Nigeria youths are full with excellent ideals and are creative. READ ALSOPolice kill 8 suspected kidnappers in Edo Amb. Mark said Nigeria […]
AbdulRasaq transforming Kwara, APC celebrates Governor at 61
The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has hailed the transformational leadership of Kwara state Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, saying it is proud to associate with him on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
Amnesty office denies FG’s seizure of N26B PAP fund
By Davies Iheamnachor The Amnesty office has denied the report that the Federal Government seized N26 billion belonging to the Presidential Amnesty Programme, clarifying that the money was mopped up on December 31, 2020 as part of the government’s financial process. PAP office said it was expecting FG to roll over the unspent N26bn balance […]
CP Squad storms Ikorodu, arrests traffic robbers, cultists
By Bose Adelaja A Police Special Squad set up by Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has stormed Ikorodu area of the state arrested five suspected traffic robbers/cultists and cleared shanties in the area. The operation took place at about 6pm on Thursday, at Agric area. The suspects were Tanimowo Babatunde, male, 41, […]
Ibarapa crisis in the face of media abundance
Not known to be a protégé of any ‘big’ political dynasty in Oyo State as such, suddenly, SeyiMakinde manifested prior 2015 governorship election.
Rep Member Ereyitomi felicitates with Delta PDP Chair Esiso at 57
The National Assembly Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi has congratulated the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, Chairman, Chief Kingsley Esiso as he marks his 57th birthday anniversary. Ereyitomi , Deputy Chairman House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, while felicitating with Chief Esiso described him as a strong party […]
FRSC orders full enforcement of COVID-19 health regulations
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered full enforcement of COVID-19 health protection regulations as directed by the Federal Government. Oyeyemi gave the order while addressing the FRSC high command on Road Traffic Crashes and facilities on Friday in Abuja. He said there was an urgent need to protect […]
Imperatives for more universities in Delta
By Nelson Egware On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Deltans woke with the news about the establishment of three new universities in the State. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, in a letter sent to the Delta State House of Assembly sought the approval of the House to upgrade three existing tertiary institutions in the State into full fledged […]
USAID launches new early grade learning book in local languages
The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, NERDC, have jointly launched the new Igbo and Yoruba early grade reading materials titled Ka anyi gụo! and Jẹ ká kawe! respectively.
Diri directs immediate constitution of board for Bayelsa Utd, Bayelsa Queens FCs
By Emem Idio BAYELSA State governor, Senator Douye Diri has directed the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to immediately set up a substantive board to run the affairs of the two State owned clubs, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens. Governor Diri gave the directive during the presentation of new sets of jerseys to Bayelsa United for […]
Ogun Customs seizes smuggled items worth N2,383,401b in 13 months
Generates N65,770m from auction sales James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, said it seized 47,601 bags of parboiled rice and other prohibited items valued at N2,383,401,660b in the last thirteen months, with the duty paid. The Controller, Peter Chado Kolo, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the […]
Nigeria suspends Emirates from operating out of Nigeria for violating COVID-19 protocols
By Lawani Mikairu Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended Emirates from operating flights out of Nigeria for violating COVID-19 directives and protocol as issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, PTF. According to a statement issued by Captain Musa Nuhu, DG, NCAA, additional sanctions will be imposed on Emirates Airline for violating […]
EndSARS protest in Ondo made me widow, mother of three laments
Dayo Johnson – Akure A widow with three children, Mrs Modupe Oluwadare has told the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality in Ondo State and Other Matters how her husband Abiodun Oluwadare was killed during the EndSARS protest last October in the state. Oluwadare, a hairdresser had submitted a petition, requesting compensation for the […]
Imo North Senatorial Dispute: Supreme Court dismisses Ararume’s appeal
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal Senator Ifeanyi Araraume filed to set-aside a Court of Appeal judgement that sacked him as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Imo North Senatorial by-election that held on December 5, 2020. The apex court, in two separate unanimous decisions […]
COVID-19 Violations: NSCDC to dismiss personnel who extort violaters
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Acting Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Hilary Kelechi Madu fsi, has directed top officials of the Corps to ensure optimal enforcement and general compliance with the Presidential Regulations on COVID-19 but warned of consequences for officials who extort the public in the guise of […]
