Court Orders DSS To Grant Kanu Access To Doctor Of Choice
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, access to a medical doctor of his choice on grounds that he requires urgent ear surgery amidst his reported failing health. This was made known in […]
Increase in Price Of Fuel To N617 Is Extortion-PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) commonly known as fuel from N534 to N617 is extortion. The opposition party said this in a statement by it spokesman, Debo Ologunagba on Wednesday. “Our party insists that the N617 per litre of fuel is excessive, unacceptable […]
Apala- Fuji King, L1, Demands Recognition For Music Legends.
King of contemporary Apala -Fuji music, Wasiu Haruna Ishola has stressed that a successful discussion on the growth of Fuji and other genre of music in Nigeria can not be fully achieved without acknowledging the impact of the legends in the trade. Wasiu Haruna Ishola is the son of Apala music legend, Haruna Ishola Bello […]
NCAA Suspends Max Air Operations
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has suspended the domestic operations of all Boeing 737 aircraft of Max Air over unsafe occurrences. This was disclosed in a letter dated July 12, 2023 and marked NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/363, some irregular occurrences leading to the suspension of the airline’s operation were listed. The letter signed by Ibrahim Dambazau, NCAA director of […]
12 Million Households To Get N8000 Monthly For Six Months-Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said 12 million households will get N8000 monthly for a period of six months to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal This was disclosed in a letter to the House of Representatives and read ont he floor by Speaker Tajudeen Abass during the plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said it […]
Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Is Dead
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood has again been thrown into another season of mourning as veteran actress Cynthia Okereke announced dead. Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Sharing a photo of the actress, Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered […]
Mmesoma Admitted Manipulating Her UTME result Using Her Phone , Says Anambra panel
The committee of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the examination fraud involving Mmesoma Ejikeme has confirmed that she manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, giving herself a score of 362 as against an actual score of 249. the candidate a scholarship worth N3 million. The Committee in its eight-page […]
NPA: Rising to the Challenge of Infrastructure Development
By Alex Akao Are the nation’s seaports, particularly the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Apapa-Lagos, in dire need of infrastructure development and allied facilities upgrade to make them more attractive for business as well as give ports users commensurate service for their money? “Yes!” Is the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) currently under the watch of […]
Tinubu Setsup Tax Reform Committe, Appoints Oyedele As Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communications and strategy, said Taiwo Oyedele, fiscal policy partner and Africa tax leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), was named as the chairman of the committee. The committee will comprise […]
Gov. Adeleke Submits Lists of Commissioners
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has submitted list of commissioner-nominees to the state House of assembly for confirmation. Adeleke sent the list to the parliament today, July 7., exactly nine months after taking over power. Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the speaker, reeled out the names at plenary on Friday. The Nominees are: 1. Barr. […]
