Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday called for love and harmony amongst youths to overcome the present crisis in the constituency. Elliot made the call during a Constituency Stakeholders’ meeting, which was simultaneously held in all constituencies in the state. He commended the residents …

By Prince Okafor The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, has explained that it is yet to finalise an ‘out-of-court settlement’ with the management of Pan Ocean Group, over the latter’s N240 indebtedness. In a statement in Lagos, the Head, Corporate Communications, AMCON, Jude Nwauzor, explained that “Justice A.M. Liman in suit No. FHC/L/CS/722/20 ordered …

By Emma Ujah The COVID-19 pandemic will widen the gap between the rich and the poor, especially in emerging markets and developing economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. It said, that as part of its latest World Economic Outlook it explored two facts about the current pandemic to estimate its effect on inequality: …

Governor Seyi Makindende By Adeola Badru Members of the Traditional Worshippers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, have protested the exclusion of the group from a peace meeting called by Oyo State government to discuss issues relating to maintenance of peace in the state. Key stakeholders, like traditional rulers, religious leaders, security agents, artisans, market women …

Aminu Tambuwal Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Thursday said that for Nigeria to overcome the challenges confronting it poverty and unemployment must first be addressed. The Governor said this on Thursday in Abuja at the National inauguration of a project tagged “Project 20 million”. Recall that “Project 20 million” is a platform toward …

Chief Afe Babalola SAN By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, on his 91st birthday. President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja, Thursday said that he was joining friends …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the power sector has recorded an all-time national peak of 5,459.50MW. A statement issued on Thursdayby Ms Ndidi Mbah, TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, said the new record was achieved on Oct. 28. READ ALSO:Gov. Uzodimma flags off construction of 12km Okwudor Road The statement said the power …

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Some civil society organizations (CSOs), on Thursday, said the rejection of Amnesty International’s timeline investigative report on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate by the Presidency was not surprising. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, while speaking as a guest …

By Dennis Agbo Igbo leaders, on Thursday, promised to protect the lives of persons from other ethnic nationalities, residing in the zone. They also sympathized with all the victims of the EndSARS protests that turned violent in most parts of Nigeria. READ ALSO:Looting: Osun govt. returns recovered items to owners The leaders said that they …

Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa addressing Delta Youths, during a Town Hall meeting with them in Warri.On the left is the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, and Hon. Tim Ohwefere, majority leader, DTHA( right).Thursday Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Federal Government to quickly resuscitate the Warri Port, saying it is …

Suspected hoodlums under the guise of EndSARS protesters in Ebonyi have murdered a Police Inspector, Mr Egu Omini and cut off his manhood, police confirm. The hoodlums also snatched his AK-47 rifle after attacking a police station in Abakaliki, the state capital. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Philip Maku disclosed this in …

The Osun government, on Thursday, commenced the process of returning recovered looted items to their respective owners. Its been reported that the Osun state government and private property had, on Oct. 24, been looted in some parts of the state by some hoodlums, hiding under the recent EndSARS protests. Following the mass looting, Gov. Gboyega …

Professor Mahmood Yakubu Urge him to ensure ongoing reforms,achieve e-voting before 2023 *Want Senate to reconvene for speedy clearance By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Movement, a youth wing of the apex youth group of the Igbo socio-cultural organization, has lauded the reappointment of Prof. Mahmud Yakubu as the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission …

By Bose Adelaja The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Thursday, said it is set to clear all impediments to smooth navigation on its waterways including clearing of water hyacinth across jetties, terminals, and routes on the state inland waterways. LASWA General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, in a statement said pegging and clearing of the water …

…To pay N40,000 each monthly stipend Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.sanwo olu By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved Internship Programme for 4,000 unemployed graduates under the Internship Placement Programme, GIPP, aimed at reducing the rate of unemployment in the state. Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, who …

Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has flagged off the construction of 12 kilometer Awo-Omamma-Okwudor Road in Oru East and Njaba Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement issued on Thursday in Owerri by Uzodinmma’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguwike Nwachukwu, the governor said that the road would be completed in 18 months. He …

By Victoria Ojeme Federal Government has said that it is working with relevant stakeholders to secure United States’ support  for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s bid of becoming the new World Trade Organisation’s Director General. A statement Thursday by Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja said the government wishes to inform Nigerians that the …

Muslim leaders in the South East have urged its faithful in the zone to pray for peaceful coexistence and unity in Nigeria as it marks the 2020 Eid-el Maulud. They made the call separately to celebrate the Eid-el Maulud, marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The traditional ruler of the Northern community in Imo, Alhaji …

*As stakeholders, agitators meet with Senator Omo-Agege in Abuja *I don’t want breach of peace in N’Delta, says Senator Omo-Agege By Emma Amaize THE Federal Government has reportedly started dialogue at Abuja with Niger- Delta stakeholders and militants, who, last week, gave it a 21-day ultimatum to recommence hostilities, if government refused to quickly address the demands by #EndSARS protesters …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday called for an end to all forms of medical tourism especially by elected and appointed government officials. The NLC also said that with the quantum of resources available to government, Nigeria can afford to build and effectively equip some of the best hospitals …