Ekiti Amotekun arrest four suspected kidnappers
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ekiti State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, on Friday, arrested four suspected kidnappers in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje local government area of the state. The Amotekun corps commander, Brigadier General Joe Komolafe (retd) while speaking with newsmen on Friday said the four suspects were coming from Sokoto into the state. He gave […]
COVID-19: Buhari approves N6.45bn for new oxygen plants
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in a bid to enhance the treatment of Covid-19 patients who need oxygen.
COVID 19: Observe protocols or risk closure, Ganduje warns market community
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano Kano state governor Abdullahi Ganduje has called on the market community in Kano state to ensure that they strictly adhere to the COVID 19 protocols to avoid situations that will lead to the closure of the market as a result of lockdown. The governor who was represented by his deputy […]
My performance in Anambra unrivalled, Ngige replies Obiano
THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, Thursday said his 34 months renaissance as Governor of Anambra State was unrivalled, therefore dismissing a parody performance rating of him by Governor Willie Obiano as hogwash.
Blasphemy: Court orders retrial of blasphemer, Sharif
… discharged, acquitted minor blasphemer By Bashir Bello A Kano High Court (Appeal Division) on Thursday ordered the retrial of a blasphemer, Yahaya Sharif Aminu who was slammed with a death sentence by an upper Shari’a court presided over by Muhammad Aliyu Kani in the state. The court presided over by Justice Nasiru Saminu and […]
2023: Gov Bello must accept to run — Kogi Youths
The Governor Yahaya Bello to President Yahaya Bello (GYB2PYB) Youth Support Group, has urged governor Yahaya Bello, to accept the call to contest for the office of the President of Nigeria in 2023, saying that he holds the key to unlocking the door to the foretold future of the youths.
Trump exit: I’m not interested in applying for fresh Green Card soon — Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has said that he was not interested in applying for restoration of his America Green Card any time soon despite the exit of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.
My mother is positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna Correctional Centre, El-Zakzaky’s son cries out
…says she’s yet to be isolated, hospitalized, treated By Luminous Jannamike As the second wave of COVID-19 continues to rage in the country, Zeenat, wife of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, has tested positive for the virus, fuelling fears of mass infection at the Kaduna Correctional Centre, where the […]
COVID-19: Edo HoS office staff, 39 health workers infected
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin The office of the Edo State Head of Service (HoS) has been closed because four staff of the office have tested positive to COVID-19 despite strict instruction of compliance to the disease’ safety protocols. This development led to the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa moving around all ministries to preach compliance […]
FG will use oil, gas revenue to stimulate growth in other sectors — Buhari
As Minister, DPR Director commit to deepening petroleum investment By Udeme Akpan President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, pledged to continue the Federal Government’s economic diversification through the utilisation of oil and gas revenues. Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre at the Department of Petroleum Resources headquarters, Lagos, he […]
Farmers, drivers, forest guards protest in Ondo, back Akeredolu’s order to herders
Members of the Nigeria Forest Services known as Forest guards, drivers, farmers and traders stormed the streets protesting in support of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu order to herdsmen to vacate forest reserves in the state within seven days.
Cultism: Student jailed for 5 years in Akwa Ibom
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo A 23-year-old student, identified as Emmanuel Thomas, has been jailed for five years in Akwa Ibom having been found guilty of belonging to “Red Skin Secret Confraternity”. Thomas, a native of Uruk Uso in Obot Akara Local Government Area, was sentenced yesterday by Justice Okon Okon of Akwa Ibom State High […]
Fayemi seeks extension of FG’s 774,000 special jobs
Says it ‘ll Inject N960m into Ekiti’s economy By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Thursday commended the Federal Government for the establishment of a 774,000 special jobs scheme, saying a total of 16,000 employments will be generated in Ekiti alone with a sum of N960 million […]
Military handed over power to incompetent people — Gov Bello
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, said the military handed over leadership of the country in 1999, to incompetent civilians.
Delta SSG tasks political appointees on good governance
The Secretary to the Delta State Government, Barrister Chiedu Ebie has urged political appointees under Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration to promote good governance in the state, through effective representation of government policy thrusts.
Buhari rejigs NPA Board, reappoints Bala Usman, former Board chair
By Godwin Oritse President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, reconstituted the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA. The President also approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for an additional five-year tenure. In a statement announcing the development, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi […]
