Cleric disagrees with FG over budget for COVID-19 vaccines
The Bishop Diocese of Ogbaru, Anglican Communion Rt. Rev. Prosper Amah, and the Founder of Living Christ Mission Incorporated, Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, have disagreed with the Federal Government on the amount of money being budgeted for COVID-19 Pandemic vaccines.
Tizeti rolls out high-speed 4G LTE in Edo with N4000/month broadband service
As part of its commitment to ensuring access to affordable broadband connectivity in Africa’s underserved populations, Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider is rolling out its 4G LTE network in Edo State, with monthly fixed broadband costs pegged at four thousand Naira ($8). With this move, millions of people in Edo State previously […]
Alleged N2bn fraud: Maina prays court for bail over deteriorating medical condition
The former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, on Wednesday, approached Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for another bail. Maina, in a motion on notice dated and filed on Dec. 24, 2020 with charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/258/19 brought by his lawyer, Anayo Adibe, said the application became necessary over […]
World powers hopeful for reset with U.S. as Biden takes office
Ahead of the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday, countries around the world expressed cautious hope for a reset in relations while prioritising their own interests. China was hoping for “a collaboration beneficial to both sides,” a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said. But China would preserve its own interests and […]
Ariori applauds Lagos govt as Monkey Village gets new name
Arogbonlo Israel Mr Abiodun Ariori, a land developer, has applauded Lagos State Government for approving the renaming of demolished Monkey Village at Opebi, Ikeja, after Meadow and Amoore families, the original owners of the land. Ariori, in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, said that the renaming would remove the negativity associated with the area […]
Three things to consider before buying anything online
By Ifeoluwa Dada The internet has come to stay; so much has been its effect that the world is now regarded as a global village. Businesses can now truly be done without borders. With the increase in internet penetration and in the number of social media users across the world, exploring the opportunity to do […]
Crisis brews in Delta/Edo oil producing community as ex-militant parades self as monarch
A crisis is brewing in nine communities comprising the Egbema Ijaw clan of Edo and Delta States who also serve as hosts to oil production activities òf multinational oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited. Already, the Egbema Ijaw Clan has urged government agencies, communities and traditional institutions and the public against dealing with an ex-militant commander […]
Buhari swears in members of CCB, PSC, presides over FEC
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in three members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and a member of Police Service Commission (PSC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, shortly before the commencement of the 30th virtual meeting of […]
Police parade 10 for kidnapping, robbery in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu Calabar The Cross River State Commissioner of police, Sikiru Akande has warned criminals operating in the state to either leave or be smoked out. The Police Boss who assumed office on Monday 18th January gave the warning while parading 10 suspects including kidnappers, armed robbers, rapists as well as cultists. Briefing Journalists […]
Alaafin’s erudition is pride to Yoruba race— NIPOST boss, Adewusi
Postmaster-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Postal Services, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, has said that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has raised the standards of monarchy beyond all expectations. He said this was evident after 50 years of being on the throne with what he called impeccable elevation of […]
Group launches foundation to provide succour for needy in Ibadan
The children and family of late Chief Ezekiel Atanda Agboola, have launched a foundation, Máfòyà Olúwa Ḿbẹ, foundation, with the aim to cater for the less privileged in the society.
Anchor University speaks on abduction of DVC, Prof Fatokun
By Adesina Wahab The management of Anchor University, Lagos, owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, on Wednesday, confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Fatokun, saying contact has been established with his abductors and that the lecturer is in good health. In a statement by the Assitant Registrar, Strategy and Communication, Okesola […]
Buhari presides over maiden FEC meeting in 2021
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the first Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting for the year 2021 at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Before the commencement of the council meeting, the President had inaugurated three members of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB and a member of the Police […]
Zain Jan’s rise to success in the solar industry
Founding a multi-million-dollar empire by the age of 24, Zain Jan’s contributions to the solar industry have been massive. Zain spent his childhood dreaming of creating something that would change the world, a goal inspired by the tenacity of his parents who immigrated to the U.S. He was unsure of where to begin, but after […]
Insecurity: Yoruba elders back Akeredolu on quit notice to herders living in forests
Elders in the South West have thrown their weight behind the governor of Ondo State,Chief Rotimi Akeredolu’s quit notice to herders to quite forest in the state following worsening cases of kidnappings traced to criminals hiding in the areas.
Vacation Order: Garba Shehu should say why he’s fighting for criminals — Ondo govt
Ondo State government has said Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, should explain to Nigerians why he is taking up the fight of criminals masquerading as herdsmen to do evil in the state.
