Gov. Buni Reacts As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Yobe
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed sadness over the unfortunate loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the heavy rainstorm in Damaturu and other parts of the state. The governor expressed his feelings in a statement released on Tuesday through his Director General Media and Press Affairs, Mamman Mohammed. Read Also: Gombe, […]
Countries Facing Worst Recession In A Century – OECD
The globe is facing the worst peacetime recession in a century due to the coronavirus, Dpa reports. The report claims that the organization for Economic and Social Development (OECD) gave the warning on Wednesday. It published a double set of predictions in the latest edition of its twice-yearly Economic Outlook. One covers a best-case scenario […]
I Hope He Recovers His Senses – Omokri Mocks Gov Ikpeazu
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has mocked Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, over the confirmation that he is COVID-19 positive. Ikpeazu on Tuesday confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. His confirmation came days after some of his aides tested positive. Read Also: Gov Ikpeazu Tests Positive For COVID-19 Reacting, Omokri took […]
Abacha’s Son Reveals Current Relationship With President Buhari, IBB’s Families
One of the sons of Nigeria’s late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Sadiq, has disclosed how the family relates with President Muhammadu Buhari. Sadiq said his family relates fine with President Buhari’s family. Speaking with BBC Hausa service on Wednesday, the son of the late dictator said his family also relates well with that of […]
Reps Pass Reviewed Budget Of ₦10.805 Trillion For 2020
The House of Representatives has passed the new 2020 reviewed budget with ₦4 billion allocation to the Resident Doctors Act to forestall a pending strike by the Resident Doctors. The House passed a new budget of ₦10.805trillion, with a recurrent expenditure of ₦4.942trillion, debt servicing at ₦2.488trillion, statutory transfer of ₦422 billion and capital expenditure […]
Nigerians React To Arrest Of Hushpuppi Suspected ‘Yahoo Big Boy’
Nigerians on Twitter and other social media platforms are currently reacting to the unconfirmed arrest of Dubai-based flamboyant Nigerian, Ray Hushpuppi, a suspected ‘Yahoo Yahoo Big boy’ who claims to be a real estate developer. Reports say Hushpuppi and his colleagues were arrested in Dubai by International Police (Interpol) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged […]
TSTV Loses Abuja Headquarters Office, Fined Millions
A law firm, Rahael Adakole & Co (Lighthouse Chamber), on Tuesday took possession of the Abuja Headquarters office of Telcom Satellite Ltd. Television (TSTV). Owned by West African Business Platform Ltd., the claimant, the property was retrieved in respect to the judgment by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court in November 2019. […]
Corper Gang-Raped In Akwa Ibom State
A youth corps member (name withheld), on primary assignment in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, was gang raped by two persons, one Ofonime Essien and Frank Okon, when she went to charge her phone in their house. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has arrested the suspects. The Command also said that […]
Olu Jacobs: My Husband Is Alive, Says Joke Silva
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has debunked rumours making the rounds on social media that her husband, Olu Jacobs has died. Speaking with TheNEWS this evening, said her husband is alive, adding that the “family found the development so depressing that members had to speak out.” On the other hand, she told this magazine that the family […]
Blackout Week: Official Date Announced
The official blackout week has been announced to take place from Monday, 15th of June 2022 to Sunday 21st of June 2020. This coincides with the Soweto uprisings of June 16th, 1976 which spread riots across the country of South Africa which help to break down the impressive brutal racist apartheid regime. The uprising took […]
Nkurunziza: UN Sends ‘Strange’ Eulogy To Burundians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a two-paragraph statement to commiserate with the government and people of Burundi over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza. The statement is curiously devoid of the usual eulogies for prominent individuals at death. However, in the statement released on Tuesday, he extended his sympathy to the members of the former […]
Pope Francis Donates €1m For Coronavirus Charity Efforts
Pope Francis has offered one million euros for a new charity fund targeting people in Rome left in dire straits by the coronavirus economic crisis. The fund, called “Jesus Divine Worker,” will be managed by the Roman branch of Caritas, the Catholic charity, the Diocese of Rome said in a Tuesday statement. As well as […]