Category: News
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“Algeria and Egypt Push for Talks Over Niger Crisis, Rejecting Military Action”
In the wake of a political storm in Niger, following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum, Algeria and Egypt have emerged as strong advocates for a diplomatic resolution. They warn against the temptations of military intervention, a strategy West African leaders are considering to reinstate democracy. Even Nigeria, with its influential religious and community entities,…
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Diaso: NMA declares elevator that led to Lagos doctor’s death as unsafe for use.
A Lagos State panel, set up by the Nigerian Medical Association, has discovered that the elevator which caused the tragic death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso at General Hospital, Lagos Island, was defective and shouldn’t have been in operation. In a report presented to the NMA President, Benjamin Olowojebutu, the committee emphasized the dire condition of…
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Responses vary to Kumuyi’s remarks on Tinubu’s leadership.
Pastor Williams Kumuyi of Deeper Life Church has stirred discussions on social platform X (previously Twitter) after a video surfaced of him expressing optimism about President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and his team. On Tuesday, before his church’s upcoming Global Crusade, Kumuyi told the media, “It’s time to move past previous grievances. It’s a fresh era,…
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“Wike alleges that corn sellers contribute to Abuja’s insecurity.”
The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, has banned street vending in Abuja, citing street traders, including corn sellers, as contributors to the city’s criminal activities and instability. During a discussion with officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Development Authority, the ex-governor of Rivers State emphasized the need for rectitude. He…
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“Claims of 6,000 houses being demolished and a N300m vehicle are incorrect, states FCTA.”
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked claims suggesting the FCT Minister’s intention to raze 6,000 houses across 30 communities. This clarification was made public via a statement issued by the FCT’s Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye. Furthermore, Ogunleye refuted allegations that the FCT Minister possesses a N300m armoured Lexus LX 600, explaining it’s…
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First Lady Remi Tinubu has again urged Nigerians to be patient
First lady Remi Tinubu has appeal to Nigerians to be patient with the administration of her husband, President Bola Tinubu, saying they mean well for the country. According to a statement on Tuesday by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to look beyond the present situation in the country and see the bigger…
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Job Racketeering: Reps Panel Query Loop sided Employment in FRC, NIHSA
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating employment racketeering by Ministries Departments and Agencies and Mismanagement of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS, yesterday interrogated the Managing Director Fisical Responsibility Commission, FRC and the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency, NIHSA over loop-sided employment carried out in 2015 with no regards to the federal character…
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N1.3 Billion Shares To Traditional Rulers Across 18 LGAs In Edo
Edo State Government, yesterday, said that about N1.3 billion is being shared to traditional rulers across the 18 local government areas of the state. Addressing journalists in Benin, the state commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the money would be shared among the traditional rulers in the state. “The Traditional rulers are sharing…
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Obi, Otti, Abure, others storm Imo for Achonu’s campaign flag off
Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, among other party members on Tuesday stormed Owerri , Imo State for the party’s governorship campaign flag-off. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Alex Otti among others were received by the party’s governorship candidate…
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FCTA Vows, Says Impounded Motor cycles To Be Crush Again
The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has again vows that nothing will stop it from crushing all impounded motorcycles and at the same time prosecute owners of rickety vehicles operating illegal motor parks in the territory. Deborah Osho, who is Head of Operation, FCT- DRTS made this known in Abuja on Tuesday, during…