Commuters in Lagos State on Sunday decried the continuous hike in transport fares occasioned by the COVID-19 new public transport guidelines put in place by the state government, despite neglect by transport operators. Some commuters, in separate interviews with correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that since the guidelines constraining operators …

CBN Headquarters in Abuja By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it is providing and will continue to provide interventions for Agriculture and Industrial revival of Nigeria as the two sectors amongst others remained a veritable tools towards building a robust economy for the country. CBN acting Director, Corporate Affairs Communications, Mr …

The Abuja Electricity Distribution(AEDC) says it has effected the revised Service Tariff with effect from Nov.1. AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communication, Mr Oyebode Fadipe said in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “This is to inform our customers that with effect from Nov.1, AEDC has effected a revised Service Reflective Tariff as approved by the regulatory agency,” …

In what seemed a myth but a reality occurred at Abeokauta, Ogun, as Pa Israel Akojede and his wife, Mama Esther both died few hours apart having lived together in marriage for 72 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their demise which occurred at Gbonagun Obantoko area of Abeokuta, had Pa Akojede …

By Bose Adelaja An unidentified three years old girl, her mother and other road users were Sunday, rescued in an accident which occurred at Almaroof, Iyana- Ipaja area of Lagos State. The incident which occurred at about Noon involved a truck laden with crates of liquor, cars and a commercial bus. An unconfirmed source said …

Control Cancer Initiative Nigeria (CCIN), a non-governmental organization, has concluded arrangements to screen 200 high risk men for the quantitative Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) as part of this year’s efforts to mark the “Movember” Male Cancer Awareness Campaign. The Movember Awareness Campaign is a global annual November Initiative to create awareness and raise funds for …

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has urged parents to instill family values in their children as a way to save the country from degeneration. The minister made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from the 23 Local Government …

Mr Hannibal Uwaifo By Victor Ajihromanus The African Bar Association, AFBA,  has faulted what it described as assault on independence of the bar in Siera Leone through the arrest of a lawyer who criticised a court judgement. In a statement by its President, Hannibal Uwaifo, AFBA, said to order the arrest of a legal practitioner and …

Arogbonlo Israel The Commissioner for Youth Political Participation, Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), Amb. Oladele John Nihi has commended the steadfastness and dedication of youths across Nigeria to the development of Africa while urging them to join hands in building a better continent. Nihi stated this while addressing some group of reporters in Abuja, Sunday, on the …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has paid, more than N1 billion into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA’s) of 246 retirees in the state’s public service for October. Mr Babalola Obilana, Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), made the diaclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “A total of …

Obong of Calabar on his throne (R) and Governor Ben Ayade (L) By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Angered by the mayhem which ensued in about 4 local government areas in Cross River for 48-hours, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has asserted that if he had his way, he would have asked …

Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has urged parents to instill family values in their children as a way to save the country from degeneration. The minister made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from …

In what seemed a myth but a reality occurred at Abeokuta, Ogun, as Pa Israel Akojede and his wife, Mama Esther both died few hours apart having lived together in marriage for 72 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their demise which occurred at Gbonagun Obantoko area of Abeokuta, had Pa Akojede reported …

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the  Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the Federal Government is set to end impunity for crimes against members of the public including journalists. Malami made this known in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special …

By Kingsley Omonobi In furtherance with its unwavering effort to protect lives and property within the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Police Command on Thursday 29 October 2020, arrested twelve (12) suspected looters along Gosa-Lugbe axis. The Police said the suspects took advantage of the current situation to vandalize some shops at an estate in …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. By Osa Amadi, Arts Editor Tuesday, October 20, 2020 has gone down history globally as a black Tuesday in Nigeria. It was the day Nigerian soldiers opened fire at Nigerian youths who were waving Nigerian flags and singing the Nigerian National Anthem …

*Says allegation desperate falsehood to instigate public against security agencies *Appeals to public to disregard it By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-A coalition of 50 human rights and peace advocate groups have decried media reports credited to some people of Gwafan Community in Plateau State accusing soldiers  from Operation Safe Haven,(OPSH) of killing four youths during recent uprising …

A case has been registered against two men for allegedly gang-raping a 90-year-old woman at her residence in Kanchanpur sub-division of North Tripura district, India. The 90-year-old woman according to TimesNow was admitted to a hospital after two men allegedly gang-raped her at her residence. The incident happened on October 24 but came to fore …

Mr Issa Aremu, Vice President of IndustriALL Global Union, has said that the textile industries alone can generate over 2.5 million jobs in Nigeria if rejuvenated. To President Muhammadu Buhari, Aremu said the current government could create 100 million jobs over the next 10 years with the resuscitation of the textile industries. Aremu made the …

A former presidential candidate of the National Action Council, NAC, Chief Olapade Agoro has died at the age of 77 Agoro, according to family sources, died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. Confirming his death, son of the deceased, Adebo Agoro, said “my father died after a brief illness.” READ ALSO: #EndSARS: Abuja road …