Governor Nyesom Wike of Cross River State. By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he never ordered the military to kill Igbos in Oyibo Local Government Area of the state, describing the allegation as balderdash and politically motivated. The governor stated that the curfew imposed on Oyigbo was to …

Dr. Augustine Uroye A member of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Austin Uroye has given the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa a thumb-up for the proposed 2021 budget, noting that if passed into law, the proposal, tagged ‘Budget of Recovery’ would Increase opportunities for youths, women and unemployed graduates in the state. Describing it as …

House of Representatives rejects proposals by defaulting agencies …as Medical Research Institute raises hope for lassa fever vaccine By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- House of Representatives on Monday frowned at the failure of some Ministries, Department and Agencies, MDAs to remit proper amount of their internally generated revenues based on the 25 percent stipulated by law into …

The new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly is proposing the revocation of licences for oil and gas companies who neglect their obligations to the host communities. The bill revealed that the power to revoke the licenses is vested on the Minister of Petroleum Resources in the new bill. According to the bill, …

Says, whoever parades fake documents ‘ll be treated as criminals By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado Ekiti—The panel of inquiry set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi to probe into allegations of police brutalities and other injustices in Ekiti State, yesterday began sitting, assuring that it would dispense justice without fear or favour. The panel also said Policemen, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the invitation of Mr Babatunde Fowler, former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for questioning. “He was invited by the Commission and responded today,” EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told journalists  on Monday via SMS. READ ALSO:PIB: Minister to revoke licenses of oil firms …

School Private Schools Proprietors in Kano State have faulted the State Government’s directive for 25 per cent reduction in the school fees for the third term of 2020/2021 academic session. The state Joint Committee of Private and Voluntary Schools Associations said this in a statement by Mr Basheer Adamu, Chairman, Association of Model Islamic Schools …

By Dennis Agbo Citizens of Enugu state have demanded for implementation of the 2014 National conference report as a way of averting another type of the violent EndSARS protests that took place across the country. They precisely asked for restructuring of the country to cede more responsibilities to the various federating units that would emerge from …

By: Abayomi Adeshida A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF) in Collaboration with Nigerians In Diaspora Mentoring Corp NidMeCorp. and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has started It’s Nationwide Reconciliatory visits to troubled states as a result of the recent civil unrest which was a fallout from the #endsars protest nationwide …

Says, whoever parades fake documents ‘ll be treated as criminals By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado Ekiti—The panel of inquiry set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi to probe into allegations of police brutalities and other injustices in Ekiti State, yesterday began sitting, assuring that it would dispense justice without fear or favour. The panel also said Policemen, …

expect more radical reforms By Bashir Bello KANO – Kano State Commissioner of Education, Muhammad Sanusi Kiru has on Monday insisted that there is no going back on the government directive calling on private school owners to reduce 25% of school fees for the third term in the state. This was also as he said the …

The new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly is proposing the revocation of licenses for oil and gas companies who neglect their obligations to the host communities. The bill revealed that the power to revoke the licenses is vested on the Minister of Petroleum Resources in the new bill. According to the bill, …

File: The Domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday. Photos Lamidi Bamidele …Senate says amount too meagre …. Airlines owning N19.3 billion naira non- remitted TSC By Lawani Mikairu The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika Monday said the federal government has approved N4 billion Naira bailout fund for domestic airlines to mitigate …

By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City As the Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry begins sitting today, the family of Ibrahim Momodu, an undergraduate of the University of Benin who was killed by the police on May 27th, 2013 has petitioned the panel asking for compensation from the authorities. A letter through their lawyer, Jefferson …

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA- Abia State Government has vowed to recover health care equipment looted from the State Dental Center, Aba, and the Primary Health Authority office in Aba South council. Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu,  explained that hoodlums who hijacked the EndSARS protests in Aba, looted vaccines, X-ray machines, sterilizers, air conditioners, fans …

Com Ben Ukpebi, NLC Chairman, Cross River State Council on Jeans shirt By Ike Uchechukwu The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Cross River Council, Com. Ben Ukpebi has asserted that it will be difficult for the state to recover from the devastating destruction that was carried out by hoodlums in the state capital and beyond. Ukpebi …

Traditional rulers in the north led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, are currently meeting with governors of the the 19 northern states and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and prominent Nigerians in Kaduna. The closed door meeting, holding at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, is also being attended by Senate President …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 158,000 people were affected by flood in 18 local government areas of Kebbi State. The Team Leader of NEMA’s Emergency Operation Centre in Sokoto, Alhaji Tukur Abubakar, made this known while speaking with newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday shortly after meeting with the state …

Hands them over to Police Dayo Johnson – Akure Six suspected # EndSARS looters have been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency otherwise known as Amotekun Corps. They were subsequently handed over to the state police command for further interrogation and prosecution. The suspects include Femi Ibine, Oyewole Olayeye, Omotubora Iyanuoluwa, and Olamiju …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says results of 215,149 candidates are being withheld over alleged various forms of examination malpractices. The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known at a news conference on Monday in Lagos. Areghan also said that results of candidates from the Chibok Local Government Area …