The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the Chairman, Five Star Group, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, over his flamboyant lifestyle and flagrant abuse of police escorts. A top police officer said, “We received a signal from the Force headquarters on Monday that the police detail of music executive, E-Money, be immediately…
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Catholic Bishop Donates Health Facilities To Federal Government
As part of the efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has offered all its 425 health facilities across the country as isolation centres.
[Opinion] Lawlessness; Emotions and Simple Logic
By Justice-godfrey Okamgba 10th May 2020 will forever remain a tragic experience for the owners of the two demolished hotels in RIVER STATE. Know this – Prior to the demolition, Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike – CON had signed Executive Order 6 which banned the operation of hotels across the 23 Local Goverment Areas of the…
Senate President Mourns Ex-Adamawa Senator Paul Wampana
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the family of a Second Republic Senator, Paul Wampana who on Sunday passed on.
Lockdown Looms In Lagos, As Residents Continue To Violate Rules
The government may impose a total lockdown in the state if violations of health guidelines persist, The Lagos State Government has said.
FG Cries Out As Isolation Centres Run Out of Bed Spaces
Covid-19 isolation and treatment centres in the country are running out of bed spaces, the federal government has said.
Orji Kalu Speaks After Release From Prison
Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, has released the following statement after his release from prison on Friday.
LASG Debunks Rumors Of Professor Abayomi Testing Positive To Coronavirus
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has debunked the reports making the rounds suggesting that the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive to COVID-19, describing the news as absolute falsehood, fabricated by mischief makers.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Nullifies Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction, Orders Fresh Trial
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgment which convicted the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu.
Gov. Wike Arrests 14 Persons Hidden Inside Two Trailers Conveying Cattle Into Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday effected the arrests of 14 Persons hidden in two trailers conveying cattle from Adamawa State to Port Harcourt.
LASG Lists Names Of Covid-19 Donors In The State
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday released the names of individuals and corporate organisations that donated to the State Government towards the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Sanwo-Olu, Wife Test Negative For COVID-19, As 10 At Govt House Test Positive
10 persons associated with the Lagos State House, Marina, have tested positive to COVID-19, even as Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr. Ibijioke, test negative to the virus for the third time.
Kano Commissioner Who Was Sacked For His Tweets over Kyari’s Death Test Positive for Covid 19
Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji, who was sacked by Governor Umar Ganduje for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Lagos Bricklayer Spends Six Years In Prison For Phantom Robbery
A bricklayer, Idris Saula, will never be the same again after six years of his life were stolen by the country’s criminal justice system. Saula was held in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State for six years despite legal advice from the state’s Directorate of Public Prosecutions that he should be released five years…
Ministry Of Sports To Pay Late Rashidi Yekini’s Mother Monthly Stipend
The mother of late Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja Sikiratu will be placed on a monthly stipend, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has said.
Japan To Authorize Remdesivir Drug To Treat Coronavirus
Japan on Thursday said it plans to authorise the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.
NNPC Reduces Ex-depot Price Of Petrol To N108 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Wednesday announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol from N113.28k per litre to N108.00K per litre across all its products loading facilities as well as in its thruough-put operations.
BREAKING: FG Extends Flight Ban By Four Weeks
The federal government has extended the ban imposed on local and international flights by four weeks.
Ondo Sends Back Almajiris From Sokoto
A large number of Almajiris who came into Ondo state on Monday May 4 from Sokoto State, have been sent back.