Sanwo Olu’s Spokesman Shares COVID-19 Recovery Experience
The Chief Press Secretary to Babjide Sanwo, Gboyega Akosile has shared his recovery experience from Coronavirus. Akosile in a long Facebook post on Thursday said he got tested for COVID-19 after treating malaria and there was no improvement in his heath. Describing his experience, Akosile said he had’never felt that way before in my entire […]
Falz Floats Music, Movie Production Company
A Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz the bad guy has floated movie and television production company The singer took to his Instagram page to break the news on Friday. “Super excited as I’ve officially set up a Film and TV production company @house21_tv with the aim of bringing you artistically sound & […]
Police officers redeployed from EFCC get new postings
The Nigeria Police Force has posted the officers deployed from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to different commands across the country. The Inspector General Mohammed Adamu, had recalled some officers attached to the anti-graft agency in a bid to rid the agency of those suspected to have close ties to Ibrahim Magu, the […]
UAE denies suspension of visas to Nigerians
The United Arab Emirate has denied stopping issuance of visas to Nigerians wishing to visit the country. The report had been rife that the country had cancelled all visas issued to Nigerians and that all those with valid visas in the country have had them cancelled. The reports which emanated from Twitter have been denied […]
Politicians can’t regulate broadcasting, says Iredia
A former director-general of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Dr Tonnie Iredia, has said the minister of information, Lai Mohammed, cannot regulate broadcasting because he is a politician. He told Channels TV while participating in a programme on Wednesday that the minister’s involvement in the amendment of the code of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) […]
Lagos Government Review 2018 Land Use Charge
The Lagos State Government has reviewed the 2018 Land Use Charge. This was disclosed in a press briefing on Wednesday by the commissioner of finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo. Olowo explained that the review is reduce the financial burdens of on Lagosians. “In 2018, there was an increase in Land Use Charge rate as well as […]
Edo politics: Deputy Speaker impeached
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached. His impeachment was announced shortly after he indicated support for All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the state, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Incumbent governor Godwin Obaseki, defected from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party after being denied the governorship ticket following […]
Bristow Sacks Over 100 Pilots, Engineers
A private airline operator, Bristow Helicopters has sacked moe than 100 pilots and engineers due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on its business. The company in a statement issued on Tuesday said it is painful but os a decisive step to ensure continuity of its business and delivery of essential services to its clients. […]
Kwara Deputy Governor, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
The Deputy Governor of Kwara state and chairman of the Kwara State Technical Committee, Kayode Alabi and wife, Abieyuwa Alabi have tested positive for coronavirus disease. The couple who took the COVID-19 test after showing slight symptoms of the virus returned positive The statement from the spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19, Rafiu […]
Why We Sacked Our Pilots, Staff- Air Peace
A Nigerian airline, Air Peace says the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for the sack of its 70 pilots and supporting staff. The company in a statement issued on Monday said the measures they took was very painful , but rightful decision. “The airline cannot afford to toe the path of being unable […]