FEC Approves N169.74BN for Construction, Rehabilitation of 10 Roads
The Federal Executive Council has approved the award of N169.74 Billion contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 10 roads across the country just as the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN stated that the projects would enhance Federal Government’s objective of improving transportation infrastructure and restoring the nation’s road network […]
I was Asked to Pay Bribe Before Playing for Nigeria – Bayern Munich Star, David Alaba
Bayern Munich star David Alaba has sensationally revealed that he was asked to pay a bribe by the Golden Eaglets coaches before making the roster for the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup. Born in Vienna to a Filipino mother and Nigerian father, Alaba had been eligible to represent the Super Eagles before he became cap-tied […]
Man Kills Self After Wife Told Him Their Baby Wasn’t His
A 43-year-old, Abu Shoja, has killed himself following his wife, Naomi’s confession that her baby was not sired by him. The pair had lived together as couple at Gubbo Community in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for fourteen years without a child between them until one arrived lately in controversial circumstance culminating in […]
UN Chief, Others Decry `Growing’ Attacks On Journalists
The need for protection of freedom of the press and opinion dominated speeches at an event to mark the 2019 World Press Freedom Day at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday. Various speakers took turns to decry the “growing dangers to press freedom around the world’’, calling for action against those responsible. In […]
Ex-Works Minister Ogunlewe Dumps PDP, Joins APC
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, said on Friday that he was set to dump the opposition party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works, confirmed the development in an interview with a political correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos State. […]
FG Reveals how Zainab Aliyu was Released
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says its silent diplomatic efforts in the past few weeks culminated in the release of Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar arrested by Saudi authority for a drug-related offence. The ministry said this in a statement by its Acting Spokesperson, Friday Akpan, in Abuja “Zainab Aliyu, a Nigerian student who travelled for […]
Poor Workers, Weary Unions in May Day Lamentations By Owei Lakemfa.
The world is getting richer and the poor, poorer. This was a major lamentation in May Day commemoration in many countries as workers marched across the globe egged on mainly by old, weary trade unions, many in need of rebirth. One of the most combustible places this May Day was Argentina where massive protests, some […]
Former Head Of State, Gowon Slumps
Former Military Head of State, retired Major-General Yakubu Gowon, caused a stir Friday when he suddenly slumped during graveside prayers for deceased Major-General David Ejoor in Ovwor-Olomu, Ughelli South, Delta State. Reports said the 84-year-old former military officer was resuscitated by emergency personnel at the event. Delta Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Edo State Governor, Godwin […]
Thrills, Frills as Aare Gani Adams Celebrates Birthday in Style
Times Square, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 1st could hardly accommodate the mammoth crowd that attended the 49th birthday celebration of the AareOnakakanfo of Yorubaland land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams. The event, which had in attendance dignitaries from across the social and political divide was an annual package to celebrate the Yoruba […]
Unemployment Rate May Hit 33.5 Percent By 2020 – FG
The Federal Government has announced that the unemployment rate in Nigeria may increase from 23.1 percent to 33.5 percent by 2020. The Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige disclosed this while declaring open a two-day workshop on breaking the resilience of high unemployment rate in the country in Abuja. He described the incessant […]
