Ortom back in APC, pledges loyalty
Barely three days after announcing his intention to quit the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state made a detour today as he denied dumping the party in what is considered a recant from his earlier outrage. Ortom had announced his quiting the APC during the week on allegation that the […]
Fayemi Vows to Probe Fayose
Trouble continue to build for the incumbent Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, as the new governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, says it will spare no rod to probe the administration of the out-going governor. Fayemi said this today when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at […]
Tunde Lemo, Ex CBN Deputy Governor is New FERMA Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, as Chairman of the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Buhari also appointed a new Managing Director and six members of the board of FERMA. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, made this known as he read […]
REVEALED: FG Agency Spent N5.7bn on DSTV Subscription, Fuel Allowance
A report by the administrative panel of enquiry set up by the minister of labour and employment has shown that staff of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) spent N5.7 billion on pay TV subscription and fuel allowance. NAN reports that Chris Ngige (pictured), minister of labour and employment, received the report on Wednesday. […]
Universal Music Group launches in Nigeria, signs Tekno, Mr Eazi, Odunsi
Universal Music Group has launched its operations in Nigeria, following the opening of its new office in Lagos. The first set of Nigerian artistes on the label’s roster include Mr Eazi, Tekno, WurlD, Odunsi (the Engine) and Tay Iwar. Ghanaian artistes Cina Soul and Stonebwoy, as well as Tanzanian singer and songwriter Vanessa Mdee, are […]
2Baba Sues Blackface For N50m
Blackface says he is being sued for N50m by Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, his former Plantashun Boiz bandmate. The ‘Hard Life’ singer says 2Baba is suing him over his age-long claim that he wrote ‘Let Somebody Love You’ and ‘African Queen’, the latter’s biggest song to date. In a post on Instagram, Blackface said: “2face Idibia […]
Okin Wows Customers With New Look
In a bid to address the incessant complains of customers and distributors on price uniformity and visibility of the product within the market, Remonic Manufactacturing Company Limited, the makers of Okin Soap launched Okin Multipurpose bar soap in Lagos. At the launching that took place at the company factory around Bintu street, Oke Ira, Ogba […]
APC Postpones Osun Governorship Primary At The Last Minute
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of its primary to elect its candidate for the Osun State governorship election, a few hours before its scheduled commencement. The congress was originally scheduled to hold on Thursday July 19, but it will now hold on Friday July 20. The 59th-minute-of-the-eleventh-hour postponement was announced by […]
Horror, as Another Twins Died in Motorcycle Accident
Tragedy struck as another set of twins, Taiwo and Kehinde Animashaun, met their untimely death in a lone crash that occurred on their way home after visiting their widowed mother in Sango area of Ogun State. The 31-year old twins had visited their mother at Sango, an Ogun State suburb, and were returning to their […]
Group Calls for Speedy Trial of Orji Kalu
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to carry out a speedy prosecution of former Governor of Abia State, Mr. Orji Uzor Kalu, over an alleged fraud of N7.65b. In a press release issued by the Centre on Wednesday, CACOL’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran […]
