By Naomi Sharang The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, on Tuesday, gave the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Mr Danladi Umar, two weeks to defend a petition against him. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ayo Akinyelure, issued the directive when Umar appeared before the committee on Tuesday in Abuja to […]
By Babajide Awoyinfa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has commended the Ikorodu Bois for their creativity and hard work as they put themselves and Ikorodu on the global map.. The Ikorodu Bois are known for remaking, mimicking and recreating multi-million dollar music videos, movie scenes and movie trailers using ordinary household items. Sanwo-Olu who hosted […]
News that billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates are to separate after 27 years of marriage has sparked speculation over what will happen to their charitable foundation. The Microsoft co-founder is a huge name in the tech world, but he and his wife also play a pivotal role in global health campaigns. The Bill & Melinda […]
By Ibironke Ariyo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided some eateries in Jos, the Plateau capital and recovered freshly baked cakes made with cannabis sativa. The Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said additional 48.726 kilogrammes of assorted psychotropic substances […]
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has taken a swipe at Nigerian politicians for being insensitive to the plights of the workers in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said the minimum wage in 1981 was more than $125, lamenting that it is currently less than $60. “The […]
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has canvassed direct engagements between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and regulatory agencies to effectively address communication gaps. Presenting the report of a study jointly sponsored by the chamber and the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, Director-General, LCCI, said that […]
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal government says the Lekki Deep Seaport will be a significant game-changer in Nigeria’s Maritime economy with corresponding benefits to the West and Central sub-regions of Africa. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Dr Magdalene Ajani, disclosed this in a statement by Anastasia Ogbonna, Assistant Director Press and Public Relations of […]
By Abubakar Ahmed Zamfara state government in partnership with security agents said it recovered over 300 rustled cows on Saturday night alone. The Zamfara Gov. Bello Matawalle disclosed this on Sunday night when he played host to media practitioners and executives to break the Ramadan fast at his residence in Gusau. “We received intelligence about […]
By Abujah Racheal The massive resurgence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Brazil, Turkey and India has prompted the Nigerian Government to impose fresh measures aimed at preventing further importation of the coronavirus into the country. The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr […]
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, may have caved in to pressure from some Nigerians who opposed his being listed as a speaker at the 2021 edition of The Platform, an annual conference organised by the Senior Pastor of the Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos, Poju Oyemade. The programme was themed, ‘Is Devolution of Powers The Solution […]