Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu …Says morale amongst men remains high The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu NPM Mni has condemned the attack on a security convoy in Borno State by armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists. It would be recalled that the convoy came under attack on Friday 25th September, 2020 …

By Nwafor Sunday Hours after meeting with labour in Abuja, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sunday evening met with Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. After a successful meeting, Gbajabiamila said he is hopeful tomorrow’s strike will be averted. Disclosing this via his twitter …

Ayuba Wabba The Organised Labour in Lagos State has said all sectors including aviation, banks and others would be shut as workers would take to the streets to protest on Sept. 28. The Deputy Vice President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Amaechi Asogwuni, made this known at a news conference on Sunday in Lagos ahead of the …

By Luminous Jannamike President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr. Olasupo Ayokunle, has called on political leaders to eschew ethnic and religious bias, saying God has promised to make Nigeria great but that will not be possible without love. Ayokunle spoke at the 60th Independence Anniversary Inter-denominational church service, in Abuja on Sunday evening. …

Speaker of House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila To avert the strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) billed to commence on Monday, the House of Representatives has offered organised labour the possibility of accommodating some palliatives in 2021 budget. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at a negotiation meeting with labour on Sunday in …

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum (centre). …Press crew bus tyre shot BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Barely 48 hours when some members of dreaded Boko Haram ambushed convoy of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum along Cross Kauwa-Baga road in Borno state leaving over 30 people dead including 10 policemen and 4 soldiers, another set of insurgents laid …

By Umar Yusuf – Yola Ahead of Monday’s total strike action called by the organized labour against hike in petrol price and electricity tariff, Adamawa state chapter of the Labour Congress says it has fully mobilised the private sector for a complete lockdown of all businesses. The State Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Faceh …

Prof Babagan Zulum, Governor of Borno state The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has condemned the Saturday attack on two convoys of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno along Maiduguri Baga Road, by Boko Haram insurgents, describing it as a distraction. The forum said this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on …

By Boluwaji Obahopo The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has lambasted the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi Esan for warning civil servants against participating in the planned nationwide strike called by the organised Labour. TUC chairman in Kogi State, Ojo Ranti on Sunday insisted that, the Federal Government has no right to threaten …

File: Lalong By Marie-Therese Nanlong Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said that despite current challenges facing Nigeria, he was optimistic the country will rise to fulfil its divine mandate as the largest black nation in the world. He noted the country has made “giant strides in the last 60 years in various areas including education, …

Reiterates call to rejig security architecture By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, condemned Friday’s attack on the convoy of Borno state Governor, Baba Gana Zulum, by insurgents resulting in the killing of security operatives attached to the governor. The PDP in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan …

Workers and civil society groups carrying placards as they march during a protest demanding that the government revert prices of fuel to N86.50 per litre, in Lagos, on May 18, 2016. By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government shocked Organised Labour, last Thursday, by claiming the country will incur the wrath of International Monetary Fund, IMF, the …

Prof Babagan Zulum, Governor of Borno state …Reiterates call to rejig security architecture By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday condemned Friday’s attack on the convoy of Borno state Governor, Baba Gana Zulum, by insurgents resulting in the killing of security operatives attached to the governor. The PDP in a statement signed by its …

By Chioma Obinna 5 Speaking in Lagos during a blood donation drive to mark its six years anniversary, Coordinator of the Foundation, Dr Samuel Okerinde who recounted the health benefits of the exercise said blood donation reduces iron levels in the blood which could as well prevent cancers. Okerinde said: “Voluntary blood donation ensures good …

Gov Diri By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenogoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said a country whose leaders do not practise justice, fairness and equity is at risk of the very slow pace of development. Senator Diri made the assertion on Sunday at a special church service in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th and Bayelsa’s 24th …

Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing immensely well, in spite of the dwindling revenues accruing to government. The minister stated this while responding to questions on the state of the nation on an audience participatory programme of the language station of Radio …

New game changer in the skincare business in Nigeria, Beautiful and Body NG has unveiled the duo of former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Wathoni Anyansi and Instagram entertainer, Jemimah Erheriada a.k.a Crackhead Extra as brand ambassadors. The duo was presented to the public recently by the company under the watch of the company’s representative, Babatunde Oyebode. …

President Muhammadu Buhari mourns Mr. Gabriel Igboanugo, 95, a man he fondly used to call ‘Daddy’ when he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3rd Armoured Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, Plateau State. Pa Igboanugo was the Principal Education Officer at Command Secondary School, Jos, and had a close and amicable relationship with the then GOC. …

Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi Shina Abubakar  – Osogbo Twelve Iwo kingmakers seeking the dethronement of Oluwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has urged a State High Court to restrain the monarch from removing them from their positions. The kingmakers in a suit numbered HIW/M.18/2020 received by instituted in the court sitting Iwo on September 25, 2020, sought an order …

Governor Darius Ishaku By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has urged residents of communities affected by the Tiv and Jukun conflicts in Southern Taraba to return to their homes following the restoration of peace. Ishaku who spoke weekend in Chonku, one of the affected villages during an assessment tour to affected communities, …