2020: HK unveils December tour timetable

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 posts N761.4 bn revenue in 9 months

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) …

#EndSARS: Police commend Kano youths for peaceful conduct

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 …

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 some major cities like Moscow, Kursk, Ryazan, Yekaterinburg & Saint Petersburg. It will …

Yellow fever responsible for strange deaths in Enugu communities, says Enugu Govt

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 …

TANKER EXPLOSION: Suspected fulani herders attack LASEMA rescue team

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 …

#EndSARS: Northern Govs playing the Ostrich — Sani, NCFront, CNG, AYF, AYCF

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 orders use of lawful force to protect lives, property

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 …

Two, 35 vehicles burnt as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

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 …

Kara Tanker Explosion: 2 dead, 29 vehicles burnt completely ― FRSC

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 …

BREAKING: Gunmen abduct 16 market women leaders, others in Ondo

….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 …

How TETfund Is Changing Perspectives In LASU, UNILAG

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 govt proposes N133 billion budget for 2021

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. …

Banditry: Zamfara APC throws weight behind Matawalle

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 …

Africa’s tech giant, Arigo Technologies, introduces digital market

Leading technology company which specialises in the marketing, e-commerce and other digital services has announced the introduction of a new digital platform myarigo.com, into the tech market. The new digital platform integrates shopping, e-payment, business social and a digital mall that gives entrepreneurs, brands and businesses an identity to be proud of while giving them …

FRSC laments loss of 27 vehicles to #EndSARS protest

FRSC Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said in Lagos on Friday that the agency lost about 27 patrol vehicles to the October #EndSARS protest. Oyeyemi made the disclosure when he visited the FRSC Lagos State Command to assess the extent of damage done to …

FG assures of completion of projects in Benue State

The Federal Government has assured the Benue State indigent of completion of ongoing projects to boost socio-economic, and political development in the state. Sen. George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs gave the assurance on Friday, when he received Benue South zone C All Progressive Congress (APC) party Stakeholders in his office in …