The Federal Government has approved the deportation of 10 Egyptians and seven Sri-Lankans with immediate effect. Mr Sunday James, Public Relations Officer, Nigeira Immigration Service (NIS), disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. James said that the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbeshola, had …
Oduduwa, Biafra agitators unite, give Nigerian govt referendum ultimatum
…Petitions UN, give Nigeria last chance for peaceful dissolution By Dapo Akinrefon Ahead of the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria on October 1, agitators of Biafra Republic in the southeast, and their Oduduwa counterparts in the southwest, yesterday, forged a common front to advance their cause of self-determination. This came as the bodies urged the …
2 killed, many injured as truck rams into venue of wedding ceremony
By Ochuko Akuopha Tragedy struck at Umeh community, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, yesterday, as a truck rammed into the venue of a traditional marriage ceremony, killing two persons and leaving several others with various degrees of injuries. It was gathered that the truck was supplying blocks to a location in the community why …
Exercise caution, strike will worsen deteriorating economic situation, Governors to NLC
*** Set Up a 7- Member Committee to Meet with National Economic Council, NLC, Others *** As Governors Kick over deductions from the Federation Allocation of the 774 local governments of the country to construct and equip healthcare centres *** Constitute Governor Fayemi Led Committee to brainstorm with Buhari, FG, Others on the matter By Henry …
Sanwo-Olu flags off 377 road projects across 57 councils
by Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has flagged off the execution of 377 state-wide projects across all wards of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Area, LCDA in the state. The unprecedented intervention, according to Sanwo-Olu was in tandem with the promises made during the electioneering period. Sanwo-Olu …
36 states sue FG, demand funding of state courts
President Muhammadu Buhari and AGF Abubakar Malami By Innocent Anaba The 36 states governors, through their respective Attorneys General and Commissioners for Justice, have dragged the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, before the Supreme Court over the failure of the Federal Government to fund the courts in …
Bamzy Richies: Nigerian based afrobeat artist talks new single
Olaiya Olatunde Abdul-Lateef professionally known as “Bamzy Richies” Nigerian Based Afrobeat Artist, a performing craftsman was born in Ondo State, Nigeria and he has proved us he is here to stay after the release of his first project ‘Gains over Pain’ which featured Capdyse and has gained massive streams across all platforms and still counting and now he discusses his …
COVID-19: NEDC to build molecular labs in the northeast states
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has said it will build Molecular laboratories in the north-east states. The MD/CEO of the commission, Mohammad Goni Alkali, said this yesterday, during a working visit to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the commission has earlier equipped a …
Akwa Ibom Labour direct workers to join nationwide strike
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Workers in Akwa Ibom State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff. This directive is contained in a statement signed by the Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) comrade Sunny James made …
Okorocha unveils new scholarship scheme at 58
…Lawan felicitates with former Imo gov Okorocha By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-Former Imo State governor and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, will on Tuesday unveil a new scholarship scheme for 58 ‘brilliant’ Nigerians to mark his 58 birthday anniversary. He said the gesture which is in partnership with the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), unlike …
Reps adopt E-sittings, voting
By Tordue Salem The 9th House of Representatives, in fulfilment of its Legislative Agenda, has installed an electronic system for all of its proceedings. The House will, on resumption next week, discard voice voting and drop its reference to hard copies of instruments of legislation. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public …
Atletico confirm arrival of Luis Suarez for £5.5m from Barcelona
Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from La Liga rivals Barcelona for £5.5m on a two-year deal. Suarez, 33, had one more year to run on the contract he signed with Barca in 2016, but was told by new head coach Ronald Koeman last month that he was not part of his plans. He …
Court threatens to initiate contempt proceeding against IG over police disregard to court order
IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, threatened to initiate contempt proceeding against Mohammed Adamu, Inspector General (I-G) of Police, over the failure of the Nigerian police to comply with its order. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the warning following the security agency’s refusal to produce an applicant, Gabriel Iyoha, who had been in …
I take responsibility for APC loss of Edo ― Buhari
–Says he directed IGP to ensure election was free, fair –Tells Obaseki, I congratulate you ‘reluctantly’ –It‘ll be immoral for me to dump PDP—Obaseki President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja Friday said as the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, he would not escape taking responsibility for the loss …
I take responsibility for APC loss of Edo ― Buhari
–Says he directed IGP to ensure election was free, fair –Tells Obaseki, I congratulate you ‘reluctantly’ –It‘ll be immoral for me to dump PDP—Obaseki President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja Friday said as the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, he would not escape taking responsibility for the loss …
Delta Assembly organises 5-day workshop for committee members
By Festus Ahon, Asaba A five-day workshop for members of the Public Accounts Committee of the Delta State House of Assembly has opened in Asaba, with a charge on participants to take advantage of the training to add value and increase their efficiency. Speaker of the House, Chief Sherrif Oborevwori, while declaring the workshop open, said …
Delta keys into FG plan to end open defecation by 2025
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State Government has restated its resolve to key into the Federal Government’s plan to end open defecation across the country by the year 2025. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Martins Okonta stated this during the opening ceremony of a one-day sensitization workshop of stakeholders …
Cross Rivers : Labour calls for immediate reinstatement of delisted 2,500 workers
By Ike Uchechukwu Calabar Organised Labour compromising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC on Friday demanded the immediate reinstatement of the delisted 2,500 delisted workers back into the payroll. Recall that over 2,500 Civil Servants were delisted from the payroll by the Ayade led administration in August 2019 and have been having …
Fuel Tariff Hike: Judicial workers declare two-indefinite strike in solidarity with NLC,TUC
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja In solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, the staff of the Federal High Court have declared a two-week indefinite strike. The judicial workers, under the umbrella of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, ordered the closure of all offices in court from Monday, …
Fuel Price/Electricity Tariff Hike: Judicial workers declare two-indefinite strike
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja In solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, the staff of the Federal High Court have declared a two-week indefinite strike. The judicial workers, under the umbrella of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, ordered the closure of all offices in court from Monday, …


















