A five-year-old boy and his seven-year-old brother lived with their grandmother’s corpse for a week after she suddenly dropped dead. Connie Taylor’s grandsons were unable to unlock her phone to call for help, but managed to feed, wash and dress for five days. It was only when a teacher raised the alarm over the prolonged …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will totally ban production of alcohol drink in sachets by 2023/2024. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that banning of the product would come …

*** The Bill must be distributed to all the Senators by Tuesday – Lawan By Henry Umoru THE Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB 2020( SB.510) was read the first time in the Senate on Wednesday. With the Bill scaling first reading on the floor of the Upper Chamber,  it is a clear indication that the Senate …

…The Bill must be distributed to all the Senators by Tuesday, Lawan By Henry Umoru THE Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB 2020( SB.510) was read the first time in the Senate on Wednesday. With the Bill scaling first reading on the floor of the Upper Chamber,  it is a clear indication that the Senate has begun the process …

IPOB protester By Ugochukwu Alaribe The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that there is no going back on the sit at home order it had declared to hold Thursday , October 1, 2020. There has been panic buying in Aba as some residents said they will comply with the order to sit at home …

Many Nigerians desire very much to live in the United States of America. Many of those who fate have helped to cross to the God’s own country, as it is called, don’t entertain with much enthusiasm the prospect of returning to their fatherland. Many, living in the States, have thrown away their Nigerian identities but not …

Winner of the Big Brother Season 5 Lockdown edition, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon has been presented with a cheque of N30million, an SUV from Innoson motors and a two-bedroom house from Revolution Properties. Speaking during the prize presentation, Laycon thanked his fans and everyone who supported him throughout the show. “I came to promote my song and go …

The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown — known as the “Berlin Patient” – has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society announced Wednesday. Brown made medical history and became a  symbol of hope for the tens of millions of people living with the virus that causes AIDS when …

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The alleged arraignment of Abdullah Binuyo, Osun Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, over $120,000 fraud as been described has not only mischievous but also misleading. A national daily had reported that Binuyo was arraigned by the Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu for his involvement in a contract scandal. However, Binuyo’s …

Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, Tuesday evening said that the ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation would meet with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to resolve issues affecting the education sector. …

President Muhammadu Buhari In an effort to address urgent financing needs and advance the sustainable development of countries in the era of COVID-19 and beyond, President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the reallocation of unused International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve assets also known as Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), currently held by developed countries, to support recovery …

THE Nigerian National Legacy Awards (NNLA) has enlisted top investor, Tony Elumelu, Alhaji Aminu Dansarari, Alhaji Haidar Saidi and 10 others in a 2020 Special Class of honorees in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary. NNLA Executive Secretary, Ovie Odubu, said at the unveiling of the list in Abuja that this special awards edition amplifies …

Kidnap The Kaura Youth Coalition in  Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has condemned the kidnap of the council’s caretaker Chairman, Dr Bege Katuka, and demanded his unconditional release. The group President, Mr Derek Christopher, in a statement on Wednesday, described the incident as an evil act. “We condemn this evil act in …

Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, Walt Disney said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida. Two-thirds of the planned layoffs involve part-time workers but they ranged from salaried employees to hourly workers, Disney officials said. …

The most anticipated NCDC approved event would be held tomorrow, October 1st 2020 at Zonju Foods Bonas Garden, Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Zonju Independence Day Celebration and Covid19 Awareness in Nigeria will witness the special presence and outstanding performance of renowned and trending celebrities in the entertainment and showbiz industry. The occasion will feature …

Buhari swears-in 4 new Permanent Secretaries By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in four newly appointed Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Civil Service. The swearing-in ceremony took place just before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, virtual meeting, in the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The four new Permanent Secretaries, …

Buhari swears-in 4 new Permanent Secretaries By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in four newly appointed Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Civil Service. The swearing-in ceremony took place just before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, virtual meeting, in the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The four new Permanent Secretaries, …

File: Israeli protesters gather during a demonstration amid a second lockdown in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem. Israeli parliament passed a law on Wednesday to enables the government to limit public protest during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. The law was approved in a 46-38 votes in an overnight session. The controversial …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has ordered the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to suspend the Sept. 1 tariff increase for 14 days. The commission’s suspension order of the Multi Year Tariff  Order (MYTO) 2020  signed by Prof James Momoh, NERC’s Chairman  was released on its web site on Wednesday. NERC suspension followed a joint …

…Promises to advance gains recorded in Edo The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni, has assured the nation, particularly the people of Ondo State, of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to replicate and advance the gains recorded by the Force and other security agencies during the Edo Gubernatorial Election as the Force …