PDP rejects fresh hike in electricity tariff
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has kicked against the New Year ‘gift’ of hike in electricity tariff as approved by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, saying the new tariff should be jettisoned with immediate effect. The party described the hike in electricity tariff from N2 to N4 per kWhr, as […]
Intels disagrees with Atiku, says no political influence on its business
By Godwin Oitse Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, Intels Nigeria Limited, has said that its business has not been hindered by political influences from the present government. The company made the clarification in a statement it issued on Tuesday. Recall that on Monday, Intels announced that it had severed ties with its former shareholder, […]
Okowa hails FG’s Special Public Works Programme
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday commended the Federal Government on the commencement of the Expanded Special Public Works Programme in the country. Okowa gave the commendation at the official flag-off of the Special Public Works Programme (the 774,000 jobs) for the South-South Geopolitical zone held at the Federal Secretariat Complex, […]
COVID-19: Police raid night clubs, arrest 71 for violating protocols in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State police command have arrested seventy-one persons for violating Covid-19 protocol at Lekki and Surulere areas of the state respectively.
No sustainable development without adequate infrastructure — Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that sustainable development would be impossible in a country that was bedeviled with severe infrastructural deficits. President Buhari stated this when he received in audience Mr. Wang Yi, the State Councillor and Foreign Minister, People’s Republic of China, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According […]
Strange items in FG’s 2021 budget
The N13. 588 trillion 2021 federal government budget, accented to by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 31, 2020, is replete with line items that are incongruous with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies under which they have been placed.
Adamawa warns of possible lockdown as new spike of COVID-19 rises
By Umar Yusuf – Yola Adamawa State Government says it is disturbed at the growing rate of COVID-19 spike in the state of recent and has appealed for cooperation and support from the public in its efforts to contain the new wave. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who spoke through his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonoshiko attributed […]
Nigeria in talks with China on COVID-19 vaccine — Onyeama
The Federal Government says it has opened talks with the Peoples Republic of China to have access to COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria.
NDDC Sole Administrator: PMB acted in line with demands of S’South Govs – Ijaw Group
By Perez Brisibe IJAW Youths under the aegis of Ijaw Progressive Youth Leaders, IPYL have taken a swipe on those criticising the appointment of Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa as sole administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC stating that the decision was made in line with the demands of the South-South governors. The group […]
Accident claims 6, injures 9 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Six persons were confirmed dead while nine others had various degrees of injuries on Tuesday in a ghastly accident involving an articulated vehicle and a Toyota bus around Car Park C on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Tesla appears to have plenty of momentum after meteoric 2020
After shares rocketed higher in 2020 on surging auto deliveries, Tesla enters 2021 with plenty of momentum even as its vision of taking electric cars mainstream remains a way off. The auto industry disruptor led by Elon Musk wowed Wall Street yet again over the weekend, reporting annual car deliveries of 499,550, just shy of […]
COVID-19: Edo records five deaths, 113 recoveries since second wave
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City Since the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic started on December 1, 2020, Edo State has recorded five deaths and 113 recoveries even as the state government intensifies efforts to curb the spread of the virus. The Edo State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this in a briefing […]
APC ‘ll not to be distracted by PDP’s ranting — Caretaker Committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not be distracted from its focus of delivering its campaign promises to Nigerians in spite of the numerous challenges.
Makinde bans roadside trading
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday declared that roadside trading has become prohibited in the state, as he compelled roadside traders to disengage within 7 days with effect from Tuesday, January 5, 2021, to Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Students express mixed feelings over ASUU suspended strike
Some university students have expressed mixed feelings about the suspension of the strike embarked upon for nine months by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Some of the students told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that they were happy about the suspension of the strike and pleaded […]
Police deploy 1,250 men to boost community policing in Lagos
The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday, deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary Police, toward boosting community policing in Lagos State Command. Speaking during the passing-out ceremony in Ikeja, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the officers to operate within the guidelines that had been given to them. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, said […]
