Lai Mohammed to Appear in Court Over N2.5bn NBC Fraud Case, Says ICPC
The immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has been scheduled to appear before a Federal High Court, Abuja, to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme. The planned appearance of Mohammed was revealed by the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission […]
Amosun has Case to Answer
On Tuesday, June 26, 2019, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, immediate past governor of Ogun State, issued a press statement through his media assistant, Rotimi Durojaiye. The press statement reacted to the Premium Times’ publication of Monday, June 24, 2019, entitled “Amosun surrenders 1000 A47 rifles, 4 Million bullets acquired before 2019 elections”. In the report, Premium […]
Women Cup: England Beat Norway 3-0, Advance To Semi-Final
England secured their place in the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup after outclassing Norway 3-0 in their last-eight tie in Le Havre on Thursday. Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze scored England’s goals before Nikita Parris had a late penalty saved. Phil Neville’s team will face either France or the United States in […]
MMIA: NDLEA Seizes 146.820kg ofIllicit Drugs in 6 Months, Arrest 33 Suspects
By Gboyega Adeoye The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos Command, has recorded a seizure of 146.820 kilograms of drugs from 33 suspects. The seizures were made between January and June this year, representing the mid-year operational report. The NDLEA Airport Commander, Garba Ahmadu who disclosed this […]
Oil Prices Fell as Market Awaits G20, OPEC Meeting
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, erasing some of the previous session’s strong gains, as traders eye the G20 summit in Japan and a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and other oil producers to decide on an extension of output cuts. Brent crude futures were down 44 cents, or 0.7 per cent […]
Kalabari Traditional Council Wade into Lulu Briggs Family Feud
The Amanayabo of Kalabari, King (Professor) J.T. Princewill Amachree, has waded into the internal crisis within the family of the late High Chief OB Lulu-Briggs by setting up a committee to find out why the High Chief has not been buried, about six months after his death. The committee, which has met a few times, […]
Theophilus Danjuma Buys London Hotel for N1 billion
Theophilus Danjuma, a former minister of defence, has acquired a 300-year-old hotel in London for N1 billion. TY Danjuma, as he is popularly referred to, is now worth $1.2 billion according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The latest acquisition of the 80-year-old retired army general is a 14-room inn in London. The Kings Arms Hotel is […]
Helicopter Lift at Ore Gridlock was for Stroke Patient – Operator
By Victor Okeh A man who was picked up by a helicopter in the middle of a huge traffic jam in Nigeria had suffered a stroke, the helicopter company has told the BBC. The video from Sunday spread widely on social media, with many speculating it showed a billionaire who had called the helicopter to […]
NCAA to Investigate Helicopter that Landed on Highway
By Gboyega Adeoye The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has commenced investigation into how a helicopter landed on the Benin -Ore highway last weekend In a press statement issued by the agency through Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Affairs, the agency said initial reports indicate that the helicopter is owned by Tropical Arctic […]
Oyo Governor, Makinde Names Oduyoye Political Adviser
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has named a former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and former Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Honourable (Chief) Babatunde Oduyoye, as his Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, stated that […]
