UMRAH 2021: Lagos Government Pegs Fare At N1.37 Million
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has pegged the fare for performing the Y2021 Umrah (lesser Hajj) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at N1.37 million, being the least package fees. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Rahman Ishola, who disclosed this in a statement issued by the Board on Tuesday, added that […]
Governor Ganduje To Unveil Ahmed Musa As Latest Kano Pillars Signing
Governor of Kano, Umar Ganduje is set to unveil captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars latest signing. Musa who started his football career with JUTH FC and later loaned to Kano Pillars was playing for Leicester before it contracts expired. In a tweet on Wednesday , Kano Pillars confirmed the unveiling […]
EFCC Invites Okorocha For Questioning…….. It Was Just For Clarification- Okorocha Spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has invited former Imo state Governor, Rochas Okroocha for questioning. The details of the invitation is still unknown but a source said the ex-governor and serving senator is still at the commission custody as of Tuesday evening. Okorocha was arrested at about 4pm at his Unity House private office […]
Yinka Odumakin To Be Buried April 24
The remains of late Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin would be laid to rest on April 24. His wife, Joe-Okei, made the announcement of the order of funeral rites in a statement yesterday in Lagos. According to her, the rites will span three days, starting from Thursday, April 22; Friday, 23 and Saturday, April 24. “There […]
Popular TV presenter Rachel Bakam Dies at 38
A popular Nigerian television presenter, Rachel Bakam, has died at the age of 38. The mother of one died from anaemia. Punch reports that her brother, Armstrong Bakam, revealed that Rachel died at 12pm on Tuesday afternoon with her mother by her bedside. Armstrong said, “She had anaemia; so, she was taken to the hospital […]
BBOG Movement To Launch ‘Until All Are Free’ Campaign To Mark 7th Anniversary Of Chibok Girls
The Bring Back Our Girls(BBOG) movement says it is launching ‘Until All Are Free’ campaign for the release of the remaining Chibok school girls. In 2014, 276 schoolgirls of Government Girls’ Secondary School(GGSS) , Chibok, Borno state were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents. The girls who were preparing for the final year examination where attacked […]
US Suspends Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Over Blood Clot Fears
US health authorities on Tuesday recommended pausing the Johnson & Johnson Covid shot over blood clot fears, with the company quickly announcing it would delay its European rollout, in a setback for global immunization campaigns. Out of nearly seven million Americans who have so far received the single dose vaccine, six women aged between 18 […]
Buhari Welcomes Ramadan, Urges Nigerians To Remember The Poor, IDP
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which marks the commencement of 30days of fasting. In a message to the nation to mark the occasion, President Buhari prayed to Allah to accept our sacrifices and increase the unity, solidarity, peace and prosperity of the nation. He urged Muslims […]
New IGP, Ebube Agu And Other Stories By Reuben Abati
The removal of former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu by President Muhammadu Buhari 27 days to the end of the three months extension that the President granted him on February 4, is now seen by those who opposed that extension as a vindication of their position. The official excuse at the time was that […]
Voters Should Choose Our Leaders, Not Court- Jonathan
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan says the winner of an election should be determined by the voters not the court. Jonathan stated this on Monday in Abuja when speaking with Journalists during a courtesy visit to TOS Television Network. The former president said when there are discrepancies in the electoral process the court is supposed to order […]
