We’ll support security agencies in Oyo with over 2.5m members — Oyo NATA
The Olubadan-in- Council, yesterday, lauded the decision of Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration to make use of the state security committee as well as the local government security committee, which the traditional council said, would bring about the much-anticipated end to issues of insecurity in the state.
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Aisha Buhari at 50
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on her 50th birthday celebration. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, described the First Lady as a courageous and amiable woman, kindhearted and strong pillar of support for President Muhammadu Buhari. He […]
‘Judiciary needs autonomy to perform’
The Chief Judge of Kwara, Justice Sulyman Kawu, has said that the judicial arm of government required full autonomy to enable it perform and meet the expectations of the masses. Kawu spoke on the sidelines of the inauguration of a rehabilitated Magistrate Court building on Tuesday in Ijagbo, Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
IMF begins search for new Director of its Finance Department as incumbent retires
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says it will begin its search for a replacement for Mr Andrew Tweedie, the Director of the Finance Department, who would be retiring from the post on July 31. A statement issued in Washington D. C. on Tuesday, by the fund said that Tweedie had notified IMF Managing Director, Kristalina […]
BSN translates Holy Bible in Igala, Okun languages
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) on Tuesday unveiled the translated versions of the Holy Bible in Igala and the New Testament in Okun languages. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both languages are spoken by indigenes of Kogi. Dr Dare Ajiboye, General Secretary/CEO, BSN, said the organisation was a not for profit […]
COVID-19: Edo records 59 new cases, 32 recoveries — Official
The Edo COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, on Tuesday said that the state has recorded 59 new cases and 32 more recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic second wave. Obi disclosed this during a virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 taskforce, chaired by Gov. Godwin Obaseki, in Benin. READ ALSO: Shun corruption, evil acts, Islamic […]
Rising inflation compounds manufacturing downturn – MAN DG
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the January 2021 inflation rate of 16.47 per cent as a threat to the envisaged manufacturing and industrial sectors recovery and the growth. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, MAN, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. NAN reports […]
Widow seeks N500m compensation from police for husband’s death
A widow, Loveth Uloko, on Tuesday prayed the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel to order the police to pay her N500 million as compensation for the death of her husband, Abraham, Uloko, in the hands of SARS. The NHRC independent panel is investigating alleged violations of rights by the disbanded SARS and other police units Uloko stated this, on […]
Westbrook Studios, EbonyLife partner for multi-project film/TV slate
Westbrook Studios and EbonyLife Studios, Nigeria’s foremost media group dedicated to creating world-class and authentic African stories, today announced they are partnering on a multi-project slate of co-produced film and television projects each connected to the African continent.
FG to socialise NSR, targets 20m vulnerable Nigerians
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, says the Federal Government is set to make the National Social Register (NSR) more interactive to enhance collaboration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NSR is a database of poor and vulnerable households in Nigeria Farouq said at the […]
Land grabbing: Convicts to face 6 yrs jail term with no option of fines as Lagos reviews law
The Lagos State Government has commenced the process for the review of the State Properties Protection Law, LSPPL, 2016 to expunge option of fines to any convicted landgrabber(s) with mandatory six years jail term to serve as deterrence to others.
