The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Akwa Ibom State has instructed its members not to attend the press conference planned for Femi Fani-Kayode, a Former Minister of Aviation. In a statement on Friday, the State Chapter directed journalists not to attend any activity organised by the former minister. LagosspyNG had reported how the Ex-Minister…
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Buhari Sacks Charles Dokubo, Appoints Dikio As Amnesty Coordinator
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Charles Dokubo, got sacked, President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. He also announced that Milland Dikio has been appointed as interim coordinator of the programme. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim…
ICPC Arrests 25 VIO, FRSC Officers For Drivers’ License Fraud
25 Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged drivers’ licence and vehicle particulars’ fraud. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Motor Vehicle Licencing Authority (MVLA) who were involved in this offense were also arrested. The Spokesperson for the Commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed…
BREAKING: Adesina Re-elected As President of the African Development Bank
Akinwunmi Adesina was on Thursday re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank for another five-year tenure, according to reports. Recall that Adesina had spoke ahead of the election during the opening ceremony of the virtual annual meetings of the Board of Governors and Shareholders of the AfDB, which is being hosted in Abidjan,…
Nigeria’s Economy Performed Better Than US, UK In 2nd quarter – Presidency
Nigeria’s economy performed better than United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and others in the second quarter of 2020, Presidency said on Wednesday. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had said the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP declined by –6.10% (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2020, ending the 3-year…
LASG To Review Process Of Issuing State Of Origin Documents
Lagos State Government said it will soon commence the review process for issuing State of Origin documents to individuals, just as specific steps will be mapped out to follow due process before the documents are given to anyone. The Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Engr. Tayo, Bamgbose-Martinswho disclosed this during a meeting…
NUJ Condemns Fani-Kayode’s Verbal Abuse On Daily Trust Reporter
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday condemned the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani Kayode for verbally abusing a reporter in Calabar, Cross River State. During a press conference in Calabar, a Daily Trust Newspaper journalist, Eyo Charles had asked the former Minister if his recent tour was been sponsored by a…
Nigeria Police Puts On Hold Entry Requirement For Candidates
The Nigeria Police said it has suspended entry requirements for applicants who wished to join the Nigeria Police Force as constables. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu in a signal dated August 24 directed that no candidate should be disqualified irrespective of their physical appearance, age and qualification. The Force is currently recruiting 10,000 constables…
DSS Confirms Losing Two Men To IPOB Members In Enugu
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said, members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were responsible for the death of the two operatives who died in Enugu state. Earlier on Sunday, it was widely reported a violent clash had erupted between the members of IPOB and security agents at Emene area of…
Lagos State Releases Traffic Advisory For Second Segment of Ketu-Mile 12
The Ministry of Transportation has adjusted existing travel advisory plans for motorists plying the the second segment of the Ketu – Mile-12 corridor of Ikorodu road due to construction. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr. Oluwatoyin Fayinka, said the adjusted traffic plan will include diversion, alternative routes for traffic movement…
BREAKING: Inspector General Of Police Invites Former CBN Chief
The Nigeria Police have invited Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia to appear at the Force Headquarters in Abuja for criminal investigation. Mailafia confirmed this on phone conversation on Friday evening, that he is supposed to appear on Monday, the Nation reports. Mailafia said, “Yes, the Police were in my…
I’m Planning On Arresting More IPOB Members — Uzodinma
The Governor of Imo state has finally reacted to the arrest on IPOB members. Speaking to news men in Owerri, Gov. Uzodinma claimed that they disobeyed his orders. According to him; ” I gave an order that Imo state is not part of Biafra. I also gave orders that IPOB members must never come near…
FG Bans EU Flights From Entering Nigeria
The Federal Government on Thursday announced that it has made a the decision to ban all flights from the European countries. Recall that the EU in June had also banned flights from Nigeria as part of measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in its region. However, at the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce…
British High Commission Announces Free Visa Replacement For Nigerians
Nigeria’s who were supposed to travel to the UK before the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have no issue replacing their 30-day visa, the UK said on Thursday. According to the British High Commission in Lagos, the free visa replacement which will be open till December 2020, covers those who will be travelling to…
CAN Rejects FG’s Move To Control Churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said it will not allow the Federal Government to appoint trustees over religious centres in the country through the newly signed Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020. The Association said the new law would snuff life out of the church and rank the church as a secular institution under…
BREAKING: Fire Guts Ooni Of Ife’s Palace
The Ile-Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in Oyo State has been reportedly gutted by fire on Wednesday. According to reports gathered, the timely intervention of the fire service men stopped the spread of the fire.
Buhari’s Former Aide Dies At 70
Malam Wada Maida, the chairman, Board of Directors of the News Agency of Nigeria, has been confirmed dead. He was chief press secretary to President Muhammadu Buhari when he became military Head of State in December 1983, and returned to NAN in 1985 to become its Editor-in-Chief for eight years. Malam Lawal Sale Maida, a…
BREAKING: International Flight To Resume On August 29
The Federal Government said on Monday that the country will resume international flight operations on August 29. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made the announcement in Abuja at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. He explained that the process for the resumption of international flights in the country would be similar…
Benue Lawmaker Recovers From Covid-19
The Speaker of Benue House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba, has been declared negative of the Coronavirus by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This is contained in a statement by Uba’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lubem Tiav, issued on Monday in Makurdi. According to the statement, Uba was given his COVID-19 negative result…
DSS Faults Mailafia’s Claim On Boko Haram Sponsor, Says It’s Fake News
The Department of State Services (DSS) has faulted the claim by a former Central Bank of Nigeria Chief, Obadiah Mailafia, that a Northern Governor is the leader of Boko Haram. The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, described the claim as fake news, saying it only lends credence to the service’s alert about desperate efforts by some notable…