COVID-19: CAF Shifts 2021 AFCON To 2022
The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2021 African Cup of Nations(AFCON) to 2021 This postponement of the tournament was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday after consultation with stakeholders and taking into cognizance the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the […]
Alleged N450m Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Dakingari
The trial of former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Saidu Dakingari was on Monday, June 29, 2020 stalled due to absence of his counsel, A.A. Awomolo( SAN) and the counsel to the second defendant, O.A. Dada. Prosecution witness, Olabode Omolola was also absent in court due to the subsisting lockdown. At the last adjourned date, […]
FG Extends Eased Lockdown by Four Weeks, Allows Inter-State Travels, Re-Opening of Schools
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has extended the lockdown ease by another four weeks. Mustapha made the announcement on Monday during a Press briefing, saying schools may resume for students in graduating classes while domestic air travels may also resume, […]
Court Jails Six Yahoo Boys
The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2020, secured the conviction of six internet fraudsters. Five of the convicts: Josiah Olafuyi; Abdul-Salam Abubakar; Blessing Opeyemi Omoyajowo, Bolaji John Alegbe and Olawale Ayorinde Abdulaliyu, were tried by Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan for […]
Buhari Lampooned for Hosting APC Meeting at State House
A towering babel of criticisms have greeted the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to use the official Council Chambers of the State House in Aso Rock, Abuja to host last Thursday’s meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attended by party bigwigs, including governors and principal officers of […]
Police to pay three Shiite families N15m
Nigeria Police has been directed to pay N15 million to three families over the killings of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). A Federal High Court, Abuja, which gave the order also ordered the National Hospital, Abuja, to immediately release the three bodies in its morgue to the families. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in […]
Millions apply for N-Power jobs
Over a million citizens have applied for the N-Power jobs since the portal was opened, according to Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director information, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development. The Batch C application began at 11:45pm on June 26, and closed on June 28, 2020. Iliya in the statement said, “The ministry […]
Burna Boy wins international Award
Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has won this year’s BET Award for Best International Act. The 2020 BET Awards was held virtually in Los Angeles, United States of America and was hosted by American comedian Amanda Seales. The Award had to be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic was simulcasted via CBS. Burna Boy […]
I want all Southsouth states in PDP, says Wike
*Obaseki regrets joining PDP late Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State said he wished all states in the Southsouth geo-political zone would be under the control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on Arise Television, he said as a man who believes in his party, the PDP, he wants his party to win the […]
Ajimobi’s wife tackles Oyo govt over husband’s burial
The wife of the late governor of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, has faulted the state government over the way it handled her husband’s case. Former governor Abiola Ajimobi had died last Friday and was buried in Ibadan on Sunday. His widow accused the state government of shoddy handling of her husband’s case whom she said […]
