Gov Abiodun Scraps Amosun’s LCDAs
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun may have scrapped the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created by his predecessor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, and has appointed Caretaker Chairmen for 20 local governments only. NAN recalls that Amosun, in 2016, created 37 LCDAs out of the existing nationally recognized 20 local governments of the state, saying […]
Trouble For Obiano As Idigo Royal Dynasty Disowns Monarch
The Idigo Royal Dynasty, the kingmakers of Aguleri community where Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano hails from has disowned the newly crowned king of the community, Igwe Michael Idigo describing him as Obiano’s monarch and not theirs. Michael Idigo was in early 2019 crowned as the traditional ruler of Aguleri community and handed certificate of […]
El-Rufai Hates Christians, Only Biafra Can Save Them –Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai hates Christians in the state. Kanu alleged that El-Rufai’s hatred was responsible for the dichotomy between Christians and Muslims, especially in Southern Kaduna. In his live broadcast yesterday, the IPOB leader stated that […]
Expert Names Major Cause Of Premature Delivery
Dr Albert Akhidenor, a dentist has said that it is proven that poor hygiene of pregnant mothers can lead to delivering of premature babies and to low weight baby. Akhidenor, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Community Oral Health Initiative, an NGO, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
APC Crisis: I Wasn’t Paid To Attack Oshiomhole – Idahosa
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Charles Idahosa, has denied being paid to attack his former boss, Adams Oshiomhole. Idahosa also assured that the crisis rocking the ruling party in the state will soon be over. “You know politics is a game of give and take; there is disagreement, no […]
US Vs Iran: Israel Takes Action
Israel placed its military on heightened alert on Friday after the U.S. killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. An airstrike killed the Quds Force chief, who Israel long regarded as a major threat, and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also cut short his trip fom Greece, Reuters reports. […]
Buhari Sends Message To Rivers Monarch, King Princewill
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with His Majesty, King Prof. Theophilus Princewill, Natural Ruler of Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Princewill will clock 90 years on January 4, 2020. However, Buhari prayed for God’s protection and prosperity on the Kingdom and people of Kalabari under His Majesty’s leadership. […]
Iran, Hezbollah Vow Jihad Against US, Americans
Iran has threatened jihad on the United States after an airstrike killed Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, at Baghdad International Airport. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lamented the killing of the country’s highest-ranking general who was travelling with an entourage of Iraqi Shia militia early Friday. He said: […]
China Reacts As US Kills Iran General, Qassem Soleimani
China on Friday called for restraint in the wake of escalating tensions over the U.S. killing of a top Iranian General in Baghdad. The United States airstrike had on Friday killed Revolutionary Guard General, Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, at Baghdad International Airport. Read Also: Christians Enjoy More holidays Than Muslims – […]
Christians Enjoy More holidays Than Muslims – MURIC
As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts throughout the world to celebrate the New Year on Wednesday, 1st January, 2020, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has alleged lopsidedness, partiality and persecution of Muslims in the manner the Nigerian government dishes out its holidays. Rising from an emergency meeting where it deliberated on the latest allegation of […]
Adamawa: Boko Haram, Security Forces In A Fierce Battle
Boko Haram insurgents, Thursday evening, attempted to attack Michika, a town in the northern part of Adamawa State. Different sources affirmed Friday morning that it took superior firepower of military forces to repel the attack. The sources said the insurgents who drove into town about 6pm on Toyota Hilux and several motorcycles through Koppa village, […]
2020: Rising Hope In Aviation Sector
There were three glaring challenges in the aviation industry in 2019. Firstly, it became evident last year that lessors were no more willing to lease aircraft to Nigerian operators. Secondly, there were too many flight cancellations and delays. These were attributed to weather, dearth of operating aircraft and poor airport facilities. The third challenge […]