BREAKING: EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Slumps At Aso rock
Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , Abdulrasheed Bawa on Thursday slumped at a programme in Aso rock Bawa was giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped talking. More to follow…
BREAKING: Sanwo Olu Appoints Tunji Bello’s Wife, Ibiyemi As New LASU VC
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Prof. Ibiyemi Bello, the wife of Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, as the new vice-chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU With the appointment, Olatunji-Bello, professor of medicine, became the 9th vice-chancellor of the university. According to the statement issued by the Commissioner of Information, […]
Okonjo-Iweala Listed Among TIME’s 100 Influential People
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi-Okonjo-Iwela has been listed among TIME’s magazine’s most influential people for 2021. Iweala was named on Wednesday alongside US President Joe Biden, Angelique Kidjo, and the Duke and Duchess of Susses, Prince Harry and Meghan. The list recognizes “people whose ideas, example, talent, or discoveries transform the […]
Zamfara emir kidnapped on Abuja Road
An emir from embattled Zamfara State has been kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja Road while travelling to Abuja Suspected bandits abducted the Emir of Bungudu Hassan Atto, according to a relative of the victim, Ibrahim Bello. He confirmed the abduction to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday evening. He said, “Yes, it’s true. He was kidnapped on the […]
Magu still a police officer, says minister
The former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is still on the payroll of the federal government, according to Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of police affairs. The minister told a television station that the ministry was awaiting federal government’s decision on the fate of the former chairman and senior police […]
Lagos Govt Alerts Residents Over Flood As Oyan Dam Release More Water
Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, alerted residents in areas contiguous to the Ogun River about the steady release of water from the Oyan Dam, urging everyone to standby in case there is a need to move from their locations. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, said […]
Buhari Swears In New INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sworn in three National Commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission. The newly sworn-in commissioners include Dr Baba Bila representing the North-East zone, Professor Sani Adam, representing the North-Central zone and Professor Abdullahi Abdu, representing the North-West zone. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday just before the commencement of the Federal Executive […]
BAT Accused of Bribing African leaders $600, 000 To Undermine Public Health
New reports claim that British American Tobacco (BAT) allegedly bribed African leaders, law enforcement agents, and journalists $600,000 to allow it to undermine health policies on the continent, sabotage competitors, and endanger people’s lives. The report was sponsored by Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products(STOP)- a global tobacco industry watchdog whose mission is to expose the […]
A CONVERSATION WITH OMOYELE SOWORE, PART 3
Sowore: Society, Sanity, Safety, and Stability By Toyin Falola In recent years, unfolding events in Nigeria have clearly shown that, in all ramifications, the country has swerved away from the trajectory of peace that was meant to be the facilitator of its exponential growth. Nigeria is immersed in intra-country conflicts with different agents of […]
BREAKING: 240 Inmates Escaped As Gunmen Attack Kogi Prison
At least 240 inmates have escaped the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba, Kogi State, following an attack by yet to be identified gunmen. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, Mr Francis Enobore confirmed the incident in a communique on Monday, stating that the attack took place at about midnight on Sunday. According to […]
