Our officials are being killed, NDLEA boss cries out
The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd) has alleged that drug barons were after the lives of the Agency’s operatives. He said was against his agency’s renewed fight against drug abuse in the country. Speaking during its 2022 budget performance and 2023 proposal of budget before the House […]
APC To Officially Kick Off Presidential Campaign on November 15
The All Progressives Congress(APC) says it will kick off its presidential campaign in Plateau, Jos on November 15. This was disclosed in a statement by the director-general of the campaign council, Simon Lalong The director of media and publicity of the campaign, Bayo Onanuga said the exercise officially began with a town hall meeting that […]
Again, Emirates Suspends flights Operations to Nigeria
Emirate Airlines, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has suspended its inbound and outbound flight operations to Nigeria indefinitely. The airline said it suspended its operation due to its inability to repatriate over $85 million in revenue generated from sales of air tickets. Few weeks ago, the central bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele while […]
No Bobo! No Zobo!! (Part II: Merchants of Salvation)
By Toyin Falola “For the love of money is the root of all evil” seems not to apply to a “man of God” who collects five offerings in one service and uses his eyes to scan who has given bountifully or not. Is it that the root of the tree that grows evil is cut […]
Aviation Workers Call Off Strike
Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) says it has called off its strike against Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) for sacking airport workers. For the past two days, passengers were left stranded following the strike and subsequent shutting down of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2 by the aviation workers. […]
Davido, Chioma Lose Son, Ifeanyi
Davido and Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. Reports suggested that the young boy who celebrated his three years birthday few days ago was found drowning in the swimming pool at Davido’s house. It was reported that the buy was immediately rushed to the hospital but efforts to revive him were futile. The […]
Buhari meets security chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has been meeting with security chiefs to review the nation’s security network. A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the president had to suspend some of his official engagements including the inauguration of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) new Technology and Innovation complex to preside […]
Once again, Buhari leaves for UK
President Muhammadu Buhari is to leave for London, United Kingdom later today ( Monday) for routine medical check-up. A statement by his Media Adviser Femi Adesina said he is expected back “in the second week of November”. Details later…
Agbaje, kidnapped varsity don regains freedom
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has confirmed the release of Prof Adigun Agbaje, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. He was kidnapped on Friday along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Adewale Osifeso, the police spokesperson told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. The university don along with other travellers, including […]
No Bobo! No Zobo! (Part One)
By Toyin Falola Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Have you seen or pictured a group of protesters in Nigeria chanting No Bobo at any government official or anyone else trying to address them? Or have you been told that […]
