As Muslims all over the world celebrate this year’s Eid- El- Kabir, Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji has called on Muslims in the country to engage in activities that will only promote peace and unity of Nigeria. Orji who congratulated Muslims and wished them happy celebrations stressed the need of peace for the continued […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and thousands of Muslim faithful observed the Eid-El-Kabir prayers on Saturday at the Lagos Central Mosque, where the governor said there is hope for the nation. The governor said the future of Nigeria lied in the hands of Nigerians who must be willing and ready to salvage […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following an early morning attack Friday, 12 people were killed by suspected Fulani headsmen in four villages in Bachit District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our Correspondent gathered that Lwa, Dum, Rachit and Dyang villages all in Bachit Districts were attacked simultaneously at about 1:am Friday by […]
The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of unknown persons in the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations at Ikotun area of Lagos, Nigeria commences sitting at the Coroner Court, High Court Premises, Ikeja from 13 October. The Lagos State Government had instituted a Coroner’s Inquest under the Lagos State Coroner’s System […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent […]
Oyewale Oyelola Just eight days to October 11 governorship bye-election in Adamawa state, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified their campaign to seek electorates support during the election. The PDP governorship candidate and Acting governor of the state, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri has commenced campaign tour […]
REMI OYO WAS A FORTHRIGHT, WORTHY ROLE MODEL IN JOURNALISM-FASHOLA Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN on Thursday expressed shock and sadness on receiving news of the death of a former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria and a past President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Dame Felicia Oluremi Oyo. […]
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye has given details how three Boko Haram members were jailed for 75 years cumulatively by the Federal High Court few days ago. The Federal High Court carried out the trial of the convicts in cameral shutting out pressmen from the proceedings. At a news […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Asaba Delta state Governor, Dr. Emanuel Uduaghan, has congratulated the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnic. Uduaghan in a press statement issued Wednesday, by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sunny Ogefere, described Pinnic’s election as a confirmation of the State’s supremacy in sports in Nigeria. According to […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The political crises rocking Ogun State, South Western Nigeria has taken an alarming dimension as gunmen, late Wednesday abducted the mother of the former state House Of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hon. Remmy Hazzan. Hazzan who is still a member of the state House of Assembly, confirmed the development and explained […]
As Nigeria celebrates her 54th Independence, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has advocated peaceful co-existence, cleanliness and rule of law as the most viable means of building a virile and prosperous nation. In his goodwill message to Nigerians, Fashola maintained that it is only in the atmosphere of peaceful and […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka For the sixth consecutive times, the South Eastern zone Governors in Nigeria, Monday shunned the 2014 world Igbo day celebration, held in Awka, the Anambra state capital. Apart from the governors, non of the notable personalities and political heavy weights from the zone graced the annual event put […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Members of the public have been urged to keep regular checks on their hearts for good health, just as members of Plateau state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), have benefited from free blood pressure and body mass index tests. The exercise which was put together by […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate yesterday said that it may overrule the recent decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to create additional polling units of about 30, 000 across the Six . Geo Political Zones, if the Commission failed to heed its directive to halt the exercise. Chairman, Senate Committee […]
By Ayo Balogun The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has linked inability of the body to conduct another local government election in the state this year, to the awaiting approval on request for creation of additional wards. LASIEC Chiarman, Justice (Rtd) Fatai Adeyinka, made the disclosure Monday during a plenary session with the state […]
The State Security Service (SSS) has been ordered by the Federal High Court to send apology to the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as well as pay him the sum of N2 million over damages for unlawful detention. The ex radical Minister had approached court following […]
The Afenifere Renewal Group [ARG] has expressed concern over the way a needless and preventable violence has degenerated into anarchy in Ekiti State. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Olawale Oshun, the group said from all indications, there is no justification for why, within just one week, the state is transiting […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola says the state will not sweep under the carpet the building collapse tragedy at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in which over 100 people died. The governor said the matter would be investigated and that nothing would be hidden at the end of the day as government […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji One of the prominent recipients of this year’s National award and outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi refused to attend the investiture which held Monday morning in Abuja. Fayemi who was awarded with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) however performed another state’s function – inauguration of […]
By Ayo Balogun A total of 80 female drivers have been employed by the Lagos State Government, to be engaged by the Lagos Bus Asset Management Company, (LAGBUS)- operator of the state’s mass transit buses. LAGBUS, Managing Director, Mr. Babatunde Disu, announced this during a training session at the Public Service Public […]
