Baby Factory Allegedly Discovered In Abuja
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it had sealed an illegal maternity and baby factory in Nyanya, Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by the NAPTIP spokesman, Mr Josiah Emerole, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. Emerole said that the acclaimed Chief Medical Director […]
I’ve no prefered candidate for any political office – Obasanjo
A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, says he has no candidate for any political office in 2019. He said this on Wednesday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit by a youth group from Delta State led a governorship aspirant, Frank Esanubi. Obasanjo, who said he had taken a decision in […]
Wike tells FG to Revoke Don Waney gangs’ amnesty.
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to set aside the amnesty granted by his counterpart from Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, to a group of cultists suspected to be members of Don Waney’s gang. Wike had maintained that some of those granted amnesties were involved in the killing of […]
Gov. Lalong sacks Plateau Cabinet
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Thursday dissolved the state cabinet. He also ordered Permanent Secretaries of the various ministries to take over with immediate effect. A statement by Lalong’s Director of Press, Mr Emmanuel Nanle, in Jos said the governor commended the outgoing commissioners for their “selfless service”. The thanked the former commissioners for […]
FG to remove trucks from Apapa-Oshodi road
The Federal Government has announced that it is set to empower a special task force that will remove trucks/trailers from the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to make access into the Apapa ports easy. It said the committee on road decongestion would ensure that trucks/trailers were not allowed to block the port access roads. This was part of […]
Reps Ask Buhari To Sack IGP Over ‘Failings’, Benue Incident
The House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to sack and replace the Inspector General of Police (Ibrahim Idris). The lawmakers are asking President Buhari to replace the IGP with a more professional officer. They made the call during plenary on Wednesday, accusing the IGP of failing in his duty. The lawmakers had earlier […]
Afegbua Reports To Police Headquarters, Withdraws Suit Against Media Houses
The Spokesperson for former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida on Wednesday appeared at the Force Headquarter in Abuja. Kassim Afegbua had been declared wanted over a letter he issued on behalf of General Babangida on the state of the nation. Police Spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, had accused Afegbua of “making a false statement, injurious falsehood, defamation of character […]
Groups Hail Senate, Senator Tinubu Over Resolution on Ban of Tobacco Sales Around Schools.
Two major tobacco control groups, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Research Group (NTCRG) and Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), have commended the Senate for passing a resolution seeking total ban of the sale of tobacco products around schools. The groups also hail Senator Oluremi Tinubu who sponsored the Resolution, saying she has “demonstrated […]
Eight Killed In Fuel Tanker accident along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Eight persons have been confirmed dead in a road accident involving a fuel tanker and container-laden truck on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The fuel tanker was reportedly hit by the truck carrying a container thereby leading to an explosion of the tanker. Passengers of the truck were said to have been burnt beyond recognition in the accident. The […]
OLX shut down its offices in Nigeria
There are indications that OLX, an online marketplace owned by Naspers, has shut down its offices in Nigeria, a move that will affect over 100 of its employees. It was gathered that the workers were formally informed of the decision on Tuesday through a notice of termination, which will commence in March, and will be […]
