#RevolutionNow protesters are just irritants, says Femi Adesina
The #RevolutionNow protesters are an irritation, according to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman. He said they are nothing serious to worry about. The protesters had poured into some streets in some states across the country. Over 50 of them were arrested by security operatives in Abuja and Lagos. Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, had […]
Soldiers didn’t attack Zulum’s convoy, says army
The Nigerian Army has said its men did not attack the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State. It insisted that the attack was carried out by members of Boko Haram sect. The governor’s convoy was attacked on Monday in Baga while on his way to some internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Kukawa […]
Police take over Edo assembly complex
A detachment of Edo Police Command has taken over the house of assembly complex. The detachment was led by Ayoola Ajala, a deputy commissioner of police. Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were also deployed to the complex. It was learnt that the police took the action to forestall any attack […]
Police officers redeployed from EFCC get new postings
The Nigeria Police Force has posted the officers deployed from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to different commands across the country. The Inspector General Mohammed Adamu, had recalled some officers attached to the anti-graft agency in a bid to rid the agency of those suspected to have close ties to Ibrahim Magu, the […]
UAE denies suspension of visas to Nigerians
The United Arab Emirate has denied stopping issuance of visas to Nigerians wishing to visit the country. The report had been rife that the country had cancelled all visas issued to Nigerians and that all those with valid visas in the country have had them cancelled. The reports which emanated from Twitter have been denied […]
Politicians can’t regulate broadcasting, says Iredia
A former director-general of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Dr Tonnie Iredia, has said the minister of information, Lai Mohammed, cannot regulate broadcasting because he is a politician. He told Channels TV while participating in a programme on Wednesday that the minister’s involvement in the amendment of the code of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) […]
Lagos Government Review 2018 Land Use Charge
The Lagos State Government has reviewed the 2018 Land Use Charge. This was disclosed in a press briefing on Wednesday by the commissioner of finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo. Olowo explained that the review is reduce the financial burdens of on Lagosians. “In 2018, there was an increase in Land Use Charge rate as well as […]
Edo politics: Deputy Speaker impeached
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached. His impeachment was announced shortly after he indicated support for All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the state, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Incumbent governor Godwin Obaseki, defected from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party after being denied the governorship ticket following […]
Bristow Sacks Over 100 Pilots, Engineers
A private airline operator, Bristow Helicopters has sacked moe than 100 pilots and engineers due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on its business. The company in a statement issued on Tuesday said it is painful but os a decisive step to ensure continuity of its business and delivery of essential services to its clients. […]
Kwara Deputy Governor, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
The Deputy Governor of Kwara state and chairman of the Kwara State Technical Committee, Kayode Alabi and wife, Abieyuwa Alabi have tested positive for coronavirus disease. The couple who took the COVID-19 test after showing slight symptoms of the virus returned positive The statement from the spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19, Rafiu […]
