The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the disbursement of N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state, The approval for the refund was granted at the virtual federal executive council (FEC) meeting presided over by Buhari on June 3. In…
Month: June 2020
BREAKING: Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu, Tests Positive For COVID-19
Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has joined the group of political class who have tested positive for Coronavirus. The governor disclosed on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday that he was already in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control for someone that is not showing symptoms….
LASCOPA Commences Verification of Compliants on Adulterated C-Way Water
Sequel to a public complaint about the unwholesome activities of a water facility operated by one Mrs. Olufunmilola Salawu, accused of refilling CWay Dispensable Water bottles in Isheri-North, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), on Friday, took samples of the CWay water recovered at her residence for necessary tests to determine its purity. The…
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Lifts Ban On Interstate Travels
The Federal Government on Monday said the ban placed on interstate travels has been lifted with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. Mustapha, who is…
BREAKING: Court Dismisses Certificate Forgery Suit Against Edo Governor, Obaseki
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit filed against the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. The plaintiffs, Edobor Williams, Ugbesia Abudu Godwin and Amedu Dauda Anakhu in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/553/2020 accused the Governor of forging his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) certificate in classical studies from the University of Ibadan. They…
ASUU President Urges Federal Government Not To Reopen Schools
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday said plans by the Federal Government to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country might be a grave mistake. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government…
[BREAKING] Burna Boy Wins BET Award
Nigerian afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy, has emerged the winner of the BET Award for Best International Act. It is the second consecutive win for the artiste. International model Naomi Campbell announced Burna the winner, in a category that had Sho Madjozi (South Africa), Stormzy (UK), Innoss ‘B (DR Congo), Ninho (France) and S.Pri Noir (France)….
Market Women, Others Dare Imo Govt Over Fresh COVID-19 Measures
Many traders in Imo State have expressed worries and vowed not to obey the fresh lockdown ordered by the state government. The new lockdown is expected to take effect from Monday, 29 as instructed by the Governor to stop further spread of coronavirus in the state. Traders in Imo State on Sunday reported that the…
BREAKING: Popstar Peter Okoye Says He Tested Positive For COVID-19
Nigerian popstar, Peter Okoye on Saturday, said he and his family tested positive for COVID-19.
LASUBEB Engages Stakeholders on Enhanced Learning for Children with Special Needs
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), on Friday, organised a stakeholders’ meeting on ways to meet the demands of children with special needs during and post COVID-19. In his address at the meeting held at LASUBEB office, Maryland, Ikeja, on Friday, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-king disclosed that the…
Lagos State Government Expands COVID-19 Response Capacity
The Lagos State government has expanded its COVID-19 response capacity with the accreditation of seven private laboratories to boost its testing capacity and three private hospitals for case management. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing to give an update on ‘COVID-19Lagos Response, noted that the State…
BREAKING: I accept dissolution of APC NWC, says Oshiomhole
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, Saturday, confirmed his acceptance on the decision of the party’s National Executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the National Working Committee (NWC) which he led. It was widely reported that Oshiomhole had instructed his lawyers to appeal the decision of the Party. However, in a…
RETHINKING LEADERSHIP, Kolade, Utomi, and Sanni Speak at 2nd NPL Leadership Dialogue
Christopher Kolade, former High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, will lead a distinguished team of panelists to the 2nd Edition of National Leadership Dialogue Webinar on Friday, 26thJune 2020 from 4pm to 6.30pm. The 2ndEdition has as its theme, Rethinking Leadership: Focus on Competence, Governance and Impact on Society -1.Other Panelists include Prof….
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Birthday with Orphans
In commemoration of the 55th birthday of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, on behalf of the Governor, presented some food items to Treasure of Love Missionaries of Charity in Alapere, Ketu. The Commissioner, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary and…
BREAKING: Governor Okowa’s Daughter Tests Positive For COVID-19
One the daughters of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has tested positive to Covid-19. Delta State Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa announced, Friday, on Twitter that one of his daughter test positive to the deadly Covid-19 while his wife and him would be going into self Isolation. “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one…
Lagos Hands Over Baiyeku Jetty To LASWA
For an effective water transportation and management system in Baiyeku, Ikorodu, the Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, on Thursday, handed over the newly commissioned Baiyeku Concrete Jetty to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Arc. Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, urged LASWA to…
[BREAKING] Former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi is Dead
The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, is dead. The former governor, who was named the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress last week Tuesday, had been on quarantine for over three weeks, battling COVID-19.
BREAKING: Akure To Ikere Road Dualization Contracts Approved By FEC
The contract for the expansion/dualization of the Akure to Ikere road has finally been awarded at the recent Federal Executive Coucil (FEC). This has come as a result of both Ondo and Ekiti States Government engagement with the President, VP and Minister for works and also securing funding from AFDB to augment the FG’s contribution….
JUST IN: APC Dissolves National Working Committee
It’s been a few weeks of intense political drama in the ruling party, as All Progressives Congress decided to dissolve its National Working Committee. The decision was reached at the National Executive Council meeting held on Thursday. Bashir Ahmad, an aide to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), tweeted, “Following the recommendation of President…
Court Orders forfeiture of N250m Diverted From NDDC
The Federal High Court in Lagos has made an interim forfeiture order that a sum of N250m allegedly diverted from the Niger Delta Development Commission to the Federal Government. The court, in a ruling on Wednesday by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, made the interim forfeiture order. “Justice Aikawa, in a short ruling, granted all the reliefs…