Akpabio Sexually Harassed Me and I Slapped Him, Alleges ex-NDDC MD
The exchange of words between the minister of Niger Delta affairs, Godswill Akpabio and former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, is getting dirtier. The former MD told a TV station that when she was sexually harassed by the minister, she had to slap him. According to her, the […]
Why I Approved Sale Of Vessels, By Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that the approval he gave for the sale of forfeited oil vessels to operators in the oil industry was “legal.” He spoke after it became known that he directed a firm, Omoh-Jay Nigeria Ltd, to dispose of crude oil and diesel in […]
Govt Inaugurates Governing Councils Of 13 Varsities
The federal government has inaugurated the governing council of 13 federal universities. The universities are Federal University Lokoja, Federal University; Lafia, Nasarawa State; Federal University, Kashere, Gombe; Federal University Wukari Taraba; Federal University Dutsin Ma, Katsina; Federal University Dutse Jigawa; Ndufu Alike Ebonyi; Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Federal University, Otuoke; Federal University, Birin Kebbi; Federal University […]
Pastor Threatens NAN Over Magu
The founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministries International in Abuja, Emmanuel Omale, has threatened to sue the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) over a report that he helped Ibrahim Magu acquire a property in Dubai. Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently facing a presidential probe panel […]
NEMA predicts flood in 28 states
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said there will be flood in 28 states across the country. This it added would cover 102 local government areas of the country. Muhammadu Muhammed, the director-general of the agency, said the yearly seasonal rainfall prediction (SRP) and annual flood outlook (AFO) released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services […]
Impeachment: Ondo CJ refuses to raise panel
Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu, has said she cannot raise a panel to investigate allegation against the deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, until all constitutional processes are followed. The Speaker Bamidele Oleyelogun had written to the Chief Judge explaining that impeachment notice has been served on Ajayi. A total of 14 lawmakers signed […]
Buhari signs revised 2020 budget
President Muhmmadu Buhari has signed the revised 2020 Budget of N10.8 trillion. It was passed into law by the National Assembly in June. In signing the bill into law, the President explained the revision became necessary because of the effect of the coronavirus which has ravaged the the nation’s economy. He said ministries, departments and […]
Raise panel to probe Ajayi, Ondo assembly tells chief judge
Ondo State chief judge, Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, has been asked by the house of assembly to raise a panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct Agboola Ajayi, the embattled deputy governor. Ajayi defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The assembly has consequently begun an impeachment process against him. […]
Covid-19: Lagos lawmaker dies
A member of the Lagos house of Assembly, Tunde buraimoh is dead. He died in the early hours of Friday of suspected case of Covid-19. He represented Kosofe Constituency 2 in the House. His death is coming barely a month after the death of another lawmaker from Kosofe, the late Senator Bayo Osinowo. Although the […]
UK to reopen visa application centres soon
The British High Commission has said work is apace to reopen visa application for intending travellers to the United Kingdom from Nigeria. The Commission had suspended services during the lockdown due to the spread of coronavirus. In a statement, the High Commission said UK application centres are being reopened globally. It said it was communicating […]
