On the foreign scene Billionaire Elon Musk in a surprise twist, is willing to proceed with his takeover of the social media platform. In a letter to the firm, Mr Musk agreed to pay the price he offered months ago before trying to quit the deal. The surprise reversal comes […]
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Following the Death of A Footballer in Lagos, Lagos Police PRO Hundeyin Advises Sports Persons To Listen To Their Bodies and Not Push Their Limits
An unidentified 31 year footballer slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground, in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Friday. The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the state command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on his verified Twitter handle on Monday. Hundeyin said that officers […]
New yam festival has been described as a sacred Igbo culture that is a way of thanking God for his blessings.
New Yam festival has been described as a sacred Igbo culture that is a way of thanking God for people’s success stories and His blessings. This was contained in a statement by Mazi Ifeomamebe Ojiako as he celebrated his fifth edition of new yam festival in his home on Saturday, […]
Police Service Commission dismisses seven officers, demotes 10 others
The Police Service Commission on 4th October, 2022, has approved the dismissal of seven senior Police Officers over gross misconduct. The Commission also approved the reduction in rank of ten other officers. The decisions were taken at the on-going 15th Plenary Meeting of the Commission which is expected to end […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu announces salary increase for state’s public service workers
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the state’s head of service to map out modalities on how to increase the salaries of workers. Speaking to civil servants at the state secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday, the governor said his administration is sensitive to the plight of its […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Accuses ASUU of Enabling Corruption on Tertiary Education.
President Muhammadu Buhari has again, condemned the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities , saying they are no less complicit in the corruption in tertiary education. In a statement issued by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, on Tuesday, the President said that corruption in education sector continues to undermine […]
In a New Turn of Event, Federal Government Presents Certificates Of Registration To University Based Unions.
The minister of labour and employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Tuesday, presented certificates of registration to two university-based unions. The certificates were presented to factions of the Academic Staff Union of Universities known as the Congress of Nigerian University Academics CONUA and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics. […]
FG Expresses Concern Over Military Coup In Burkina F laso, Saying One Decade, 13 Coups is too Turbulent for Africa.
The Federal Government of Nigeria expresses deep concern over yet another unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Burkina Faso, which ousted the military government of Paul – Henri Damiba on 3oth September, 2022. This development is unfortunate and worrisome, as it further serves to destabilize the country and […]
Father Mbaka Removed From Adoration Ministry As Worshippers Attack Priest Brought As Replacement
There are indications that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka will no longer be in charge and officiate liturgical activities at the Adoration chaplaincy. Recall that Fr Mbaka on Thursday announced in a statement that Adoration Ministry activities would resume on Sunday. However, […]
Datti Baba-Ahmed Says Labour Party Will End Insecurity If Elected.
Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says his party will end the present security challenges bedeviling Nigeria if elected to take over leadership of the country in the February 2023 presidential election. He made the promise during an interview with selected journalists in Sokoto where he expressed […]