Govt explains how it intends to spend N13b on pest control
The Federal Government has unfolded plans of how it intends to spend the N13.9 billion Pest Control Fund recently announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Director, Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services in the ministry, Alabi Olaniran, gave the breakdown […]
Fashola tackles Executive Jets
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has told management of the Executive Jets that he should be left out of the airline’s trouble because he has not left Abuja since March 22, 2020. Fashola in a statement by his special adviser on communications Hakeem Bello, the minister said, “For purposes of clarity and […]
Buhari Tried to Reconcile Oshiomhole, Obaseki – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said that President Muhammadu Buhari made several unsuccessful attempts at settling the rifts between Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki and Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before he finally decided to allow the process to run its course. Adesina made this known as he gave an insight […]
Bakare’s Latter Rain May not Open Till December
Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, says the church he pastors will not be opened “until the coast is clear”. Speaking at the second edition of the virtual 3Gz — Guys, Girls and God — session of the CGCC Legacy Youth Fellowship, Bakare said […]
Indian Passenger Dies on Board Evacuation Flight from Lagos
A fourty-two-year-old passenger on board an Air India flight from Lagos to Mumbai at the weekend died under unusual circumstances. The development has raised several questions on the checks and thermal screening being conducted at airports amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sources hinted that the passenger was seen shivering inside the flight. When inquired, the passenger […]
BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds Oshiomhole’s Suspension As APC National Chairman
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday upheld an order suspending Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress based on lack of merit. More to follow
Lagos Suspends Reopening Of Churches, Mosques Indefinitely
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended the planned reopening of worship centers (mosques and churches ) earlier scheduled for Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the decision at a press briefing on Tuesday. According to Sanwo Olu, the development is as a result of the rising cases of […]
We Won’t Use Your Useless Airline Again — Naira Marley Fires Back At Executive Jet
Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has hit back at Executive Jets Services Limited for referring to him and his team “a bunch of useless people”. The airline has come under criticism for flying the Soapy crooner to Abuja for a concert despite the upsurge of the COVID-19 cases in the country. Due to the backlash that […]
Obaseki Dumps APC
The crisis in Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) got to its peak on Tuesday as Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki resigned his membership of the APC. The governor after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari announced his decision. With his exit from the party, the stake in Edo politics has gone higher. The details are […]
Army General dismissed
Major General Hakeem Otiki who has been standing trial for alleged stealing has been found guilty by a Court Marshal and dismissed from the service. The General Court Martial headed by Lieutenant-General Lamidi Adeosun found the former GOC guilty on all the five counts charges filed against him. The former GOC was charged for stealing […]
