A review of 2021 Afro-fusion collection
This 2021 collection expresses the rich heritage of African culture, between the lines of modern elegance and style.
Events across Nigeria in pictures
A pictorial representation of some events across the country on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. In the easts was a meeting of Ohanaeze chieftains.
Amotekun Commander accuses Makinde’s aides of indulging hoodlums in Oyo
Ola Ajayi — Ibadan The leadership of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun in Oyo State has complained that some aides of the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde often interfere in its activities at checking hooliganism in the state. According to Col. Olayinka Olayanju, (retd), the Amotekun Commander in the state who spoke in […]
Buhari gets ESP progress report from Osinbajo
In their first official meeting for the year 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN in his office where the Vice President updated him on the progress recorded so far in the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). President Buhari had mandated Vice President Osinbajo as chair of the Economic […]
Herdsman remanded for allegedly stabbing colleague to death
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a herdsman, Manu Usman, for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Akilesho Attah, to death at Gwanara Area of Kwara.
Obaseki’s certificate an incomplete photocopy, University of Ibadan tells court
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri— ABUJA The University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, confirmed to the Federal High Court in Abuja that it issued a Bachelor of Arts certificate to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State in 1979, but that the photocopy he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was incomplete. The University, which was summoned through […]
NERC admits rates adjustment to N4 per Kwh
Denies 50% increase By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has admitted that it effected a hike in electricity tariff for some service Bands in order to reflect the partial impact of inflation and movement in foreign exchange rates. The Commission in a statement issued on Tuesday, quoted that management as […]
Labour rejects new electricity hike
Says FG’s exploitation doesn’t have an end By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday said it would use every available means to resist the new increase in the electricity tariff. The NLC also accused the Federal Government of deceit and insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians at this period the Coronavirus pandemic has […]
71 persons arrested in Lagos clubs for violating Covid-19 protocols
The merry mood in some night clubs at Lekki and Surulere areas of Lagos was interrupted weekend, following the arrest of 71 guests for violating the Covid-19 directives.
731 Batch B NYSC members test positive for COVID-19 – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, stated this at the national briefing on COVID-19 on Tuesday in Abuja. According […]
Chinese coys must obey Nigeria’s labour laws – Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to strictly obey the labour laws of the country as well as local customs. Wang who is in Nigeria on a working visit gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions from newsmen shortly after a closed-door […]
Police decry increase in use of unlicensed firearms in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has decried the rate at which unlicensed firearms are being used by some people in the state. This was disclosed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan. Fadeyi said that the use of unlicensed firearms was against […]
Man, 45, arrested for defiling his 13 years old daughter
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 45-year-old man, Akanji Oluwaseyi for forcefully having carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old daughter (name withheld). The arrest of the suspect, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, followed a complaint by the victim […]
Crossover Protest: Take it Back Movement demands Sowore, others’ release
By Dapo Akinrefon A United States group, Take It Back, Movement, TIB, yesterday, called on the Federal Government release Mr. Omoyele Sowore and four other pro-democracy and rights activists that were arrested on New Year eve during the #CrossoverWithProtest. The group, in a statement, by its director of communications, Oladotun Ogunleye, expressed sadness over what […]
Crossover Protest: Court defers ruling on Sowore, others bail request till Friday
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, on Tuesday, adjourned till Friday to rule on bail application that was filed by the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoleye Sowore, and four others that are standing trial with him for alleged unlawful assembly. Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello, however, directed […]
Nigeria, China sign MoU to coordinate cooperation
Nigeria and the government of the Peoples Republic of China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to establish an inter-governmental committee that will coordinate the cooperation and relations between both countries. The Committee which will be co-chaired by the Foreign Affairs Ministers of both countries will also strive to deepen the cooperation between […]
