Senate Won’t Probe Omo-Agege – Spokesman
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, said it will not delve into the alleged indictment of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege since it has not been brought before it formally. Spokesman of the Senate, Godiya Akwashiki, while briefing newsmen, said the case of Senator Omo-Agege was not the same as that of Senator […]
Naomi Campbell Says Burna Boy Lost Grammy To Lack of Education
Naomi Campbell says Nigerian Burna Boy lost the Grammy Awards due to lack of education. Campell disclosed this in her letter to the Grammy organizers following the loss of Burna Boy to Beninese star, Angelique Kidjo at the 2020 edition of the awards. The American supermodel praised Angelique for spreading light and opening minds through […]
Fire Guts Balogun Market Again
The popular Balogun market on Lagos island is on fire. Reports say about four buildings are currently affected. Balogun Market in flames again and four plazas have been gutted so far in Lagos Island. pic.twitter.com/g8Llw1ho3K — 𝘼. 𝙄. 𝙈. 👨🏽🚀 (@AimThaMachine_) January 29, 2020 Another fire incident at Balogun Market… Lord have Mercy pic.twitter.com/uGPvxuKDln […]
Enthronement of Justice Will Stem Violence and Killings – Atiku
Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar said the enthronement of justice will stem the violence and killings currently witnessing in some states int he country. Atiku made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe on Tuesday in Abuja. “Reports of renewed attacks at places in Plateau and Taraba states and elsewhere […]
Insurgents Strike in Abuja, Kidnap 17-Year-old Student
A student of Federal Government College, Rubochi, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. It was learnt that the 17 year male student, identified as Gift Abiikor, was abducted while he was sleeping around 1am in the residence of one Ahmed Adamu, who […]
Union Bank Sells UK Subsidiary to Consolidate Local Market
Union Bank Nigeria Plc on Tuesday said it has entered a share sale and purchase agreement with a London based firm to divest its 100 equity stake in its United Kingdom (UK) subsidiary. The bank disclosed this in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and noted that the sale is aligned with […]
Amotekun: National Assembly to Hasten Creation of State Police
There are strong indications that a bill for the creation of state police may resurface in the National Assembly soon as the controversy over the establishment of the Western Region Security Network code name Amotekun by the six southwest governors rages on. Former deputy president of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who had in the eight […]
Imo: PDP Hopeful of Ihedioha’s Reinstatement
Top notch members of the major opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have approved the bid for a review of the Supreme Court verdict on the Imo State governorship election. National Chairman Uche Secondus disclosed this at the party’s 88th National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, saying there was optimism that […]
Kobe Bryant And Other Stories by Reuben Abati
“You look so downcast. Everything okay? Cheer up, man. This one that you are looking as if a trailer just crushed your legs.” “I won’t deceive you. I am not happy at all. I am sad. Heart-broken.” “What happened? You lost a contract, or someone swindled you? Whatever it is, just cheer up. When there […]
Visa ban will affect vulnerable Nigerians, FG tells US
The federal government says the speculated plan by the US to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill conceived. Lai Mohammed, minister of information, said this on Monday in London during an interview session with Reuters. The minister is in London to officially engage with international media and other […]
