You Are A Source of Inspiration To Many, Omo-Agege Tells Olu of Warri
The Deputy Senate President and Delta APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III as an inspiration to many. In a statement, Senator Omo-Agege lauded the royal father for his role in promoting national unity and enriching the cultural values of Nigeria. He noted that […]
“Cut Soap For Me!”
By Toyin Falola Yams do not sprout in amulets – Wole Soyinka It is important to foreground that Nigerian society is still widely laced with traditional beliefs, practices, and other locally influenced religious practices like those seen in churches that use religious paraphernalia in their worship system. Spiritual symbolism and materials cannot be […]
Don says public toilets better than Nigerian politicians’ mouths
A professor of Political Science at Texas State University, United States, has said public toilets are cleaner and safer than the mouth of an average Nigerian politician. Prof Sheriff Folarin, who is a Nigerian said campaigns in the country from 1979 – 2019 have been laced with lies and empty promises. In a lecture titled […]
BREAKING: NBC Revokes 50 Television, Radio License
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it has revoked the the broadcast license of over 50 media including Silverbird TV, Rhythm, AIT , Raypower and others. The commission said the affected media were suspended for failing to renew their licences. The Director General of the commission, Mr Balarabe Shehu has directed state offices of the […]
Emirates Suspends All Flights To Nigeria From September 1
Emirates airline says it will suspend its flight operations to Nigeria by September 1, 2022. The flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, citing the inability to repatriate its foreign exchange earnings from Nigeria. In July, Emirates had asked for the help of minister of aviation, Hadi […]
Electricity Workers Suspend Strike For Two Weeks
The National Union of Electricity Employees(NUEE) has suspended its nationwide strike for two weeks. The union disclosed this on Wednesday after a meeting with the minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige. Speaking with the newsmen after the meeting, the general secretary, NUEE, Joe Ajaero said power supply would be restored across the nation soon. […]
2023: Tinubu Visits Obasanjo In Ogun
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday in Ogun State. Tinubu arrived the Penthouse of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library , Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta , Ogun State capital around 1pm. On his arrival, Tinubu went straight into a closed-door meeting Obasanjo
Buhari To Present 2023 Budget In September
President Muhammadu Buhari will be presenting the 2023 budget to the national assembly in 2023. Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze revealed this in Abuja during a training on budget preparation using the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. Akabueze who was represented by the Director, Expenditure (Socials) in the Budget Office, Mr […]
EFCC, Army Arrest 120 Suspected Oil Thieves in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Command, have arrested one hundred and twenty suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering in a joint operation with with personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army Port Harcourt They were arrested on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Ndoni, Rivers State where suspected illegally […]
Oyo govt to commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads within Ibadan metropolis
… we won’t relent in fixing all bad roads -Ag Gov pledges Oyo State Acting Governor, Bar Bayo Lawal, said on Monday that the state will commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads and also fix all portholes within Ibadan metropolis. The Acting Governor, who stated this when he embarked on an inspection of some bad […]
