Minister lauds Wike for “radical urban renewal”  Wike asks for more refunds as Fasola commissions Rebisi Flyover By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Against growing public doubts, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Saturday confirmed that Governor Nyesom Wike has not received a kobo on recent N78Billion approved by Federal Government (FG) as a …

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has accused Amnesty International of attempts to cause disaffection between the Nigerian government and citizens. CNG, in a letter addressed to the Amnesty International ,said Amnesty International’s intervention, exclamations and actions on issues in Nigeria ought not be drawn to discountenance the effort of government to protect …

Barrister Emeka Emekesiri, the presumed founder of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, while speaking on its original philosophy stated that the seed of discord sowed by the enemy amongst the Biafrans is the reason why Biafra is limited to Igbo tribe alone. He said: “because when the war was fought, the enemy sowed a …

By Prisca Sam-Duru Lovers of good food across the continent are in for a sumptuous treat and cultural exploration as ‘Urban Kitchen’ season 4 premieres today. ‘Urban Kitchen’, a 30-minute culinary show on television aimed at teaching Nigerians and Africans in general, how best to make their meals on a budget. It also offers the rest …

As he gears up for the release of his sophomore EP album “The MIXTAPE”, Wilson Osamudiame Plutorious aka HK Plutorious has unveiled his tour timetable. This project is a follow-up to his 2019 album, The SUGAR EP. The Nigerian born Russian based artiste told us the tour tagged “CEMBER IN RUSSIA TOUR” will touch down in …

Dangote Cement Plc on Saturday posted a revenue of N761.4 billion in nine months ending September 30, 2020, indicating a 12 percent increase over revenues for the corresponding period in 2019, according to a  statement by Mr Michel Puchercos, Group Chief Executive Officer, Dangote cement. The statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano The Police in Kano has commended the youths of the state for their peaceful conduct during the recent EndSARS protest considering the volatile nature of the state and its past records of violence. This was stated by the Kano police commissioner Abu Ahmadu Sani while addressing newsmen at a gathering …

Wilson Osamudiame Plutorious aka HK Plutorious has unveiled his tour timetable. This project is a follow-up to his 2019 album, The SUGAR EP. The Nigerian born Russian based artiste told us the tour tagged “CEMBER IN RUSSIA TOUR” will touch down in some major cities like Moscow, Kursk, Ryazan, Yekaterinburg & Saint Petersburg. It will …

By Ikechukwu Odu NSUKKA- Enugu State Government on Saturday, confirmed that yellow fever was responsible for the strange death of 57 persons at Ette, and Umuopu communities, both in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. A statement by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi, stated that the disease was confirmed through verifiable …

File photo By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Miscreants suspected to be Fulani herders attacked the Lagos state emergency team deployed to tackle the tanker explosion that occurred this morning at the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This was disclosed by the Director-General, DG, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Mr Femi Oke-Osanyintiolu. He explained that the agency …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. Say, calls for social media ban misplaced It should be regulated —Yakassai By Omeiza Ajayi (Abuja) & Ibrahim Hassan (Kaduna) ABUJA: A former senator who represented Kaduna Central in the  Senate, Comrade Shehu Sani has condemned northern governors, saying they were  playing …

IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of legitimate force to protect lives and property of citizens, including police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adamu said the protection must also cover …

File photo By James Ogunnaike A fuel-laden tanker on Saturday night went up in flames after an accident at the Kara end of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killing the driver and the motor boy. The Spokesperson of Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi explained that the accident …

By Bashir Bello – Kano Over 190 Civil Society and Community Based Organizations in Kano State have at the weekend called on Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to set up a Judicial panel of inquiry into the alleged Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS or Police brutality in the state. The group made the call in a letter …

File photo The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has described as unfortunate but avoidable, the fatal crash that occurred today Saturday 7 November 2020 at Kara bridge on the outward Lagos lane of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, stating that frantic efforts are already in place to put an end to tanker explosions. In …

….10 rescued by police, four kidnappers arrested By Dayo Johnson Akure. No fewer than 16 market women market leaders and other passengers have been abducted along Akure/ Owo highway in Ondo state by gunmen. However, 10 of the victims have been rescued while four of the kidnappers have been arrested by the police. ALSO READ: How …

TETFund By Emmanuel Aziken It was about one of the most touching moments of the three-day trip of the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETfund last Tuesday at the Lagos State University, LASU. The chairman of the board, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, after listening to the management, faculty and students of the state government owned institution …

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong The Plateau Government has put forward a budget proposal of more than N133 billion for 2021, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, has said. Manjang made the disclosure on Friday in Jos at a news briefing at the end of an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council. …

Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Gov Bello Matawalle By Ifeanyichukwu Nwannah Senator Garba Kabiru Marafa’s faction of Zamfara state chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared its willingness thrown it weight behind governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle on his decision to deal ruthlessly with bandits and their sponsors in the state. Addressing newsmen in Gusau, the …

By Omeiza Ajayi The Benue state chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has ordered one of its members, Okpoku Ogenyi to within 24 hours withdraw the allegations he levelled against the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the party or risk severe sanctions. Ogenyi had reportedly addressed a press conference …