Ondo PDP Primaries: 2,111 Delegates Set To Elect Flag Bearer
2,111 delegates within the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Ondo State will today, Wednesday, elect the candidate that will fly the party’s flag during the October 10, governorship election. With the primaries set to begin any moment from now, the delegates from across the 18 local government areas have started arriving at the Dome, Alagbaka, Akure, […]
Obaseki Vs Ize-Iyamu: Edo Not Oshiomhole’s Property – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared that Edo State is not Adams Oshiomhole’s personal property. PDP’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih made the declaration while warning the former National Chairman the All Progressives Congress, APC, against his vow of reclaiming the state. The Chairman of the state PDP campaign council spoke in Benin […]
CBN Approves ₦50bn For Nigeria’s Textile Industry
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved ₦50billion intervention fund for the textile industry. The Bank of Industry (BoI) will administer the fund at 4.5 percent interest rate. CBN made the announcement in a release titled “Non-Interest Guidelines for Intervention in the Textile Sector”. Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Kelvin Amugo, signed the […]
Italian Police Bust Nigerian Confraternity, Arrest 15 Members
Operatives of the Italian Police Force known as Polizia di Stato have arrested no fewer than 15 Nigerians and members of the ‘Eiye’ confraternity. In an operation dubbed “Pesha” which ended Tuesday morning, the members of the gang were also accused of intimidating young girls into prostitution, money laundering, amongst others. In a statement on […]
Chelsea Eyeing Move For Barca’s Marc-Andre Ter Stegen
Chelsea are eyeing an “impossible” move for Barcelona goalkeeper, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Blues boss Frank Lampard is reportedly keen to find a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Lampard is unsure about the Spaniard’s longevity in the role. Several reports have linked the likes of Ajax’s Andre Onana and Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak with a move to […]
₦48bn Proceeds Entered Pockets; Officials Flew First Class – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has alleged that the suspended management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), misappropriated ₦48billion. He spoke on Tuesday at an investigative hearing at the House of Representatives. Ngige stated that the management withdrew the amount through fake contracts, proceeds of which were recycled into private […]
Constitution Does Not Recognize Minister Of State – Reps To Keyamo
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give directive to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige to act according to existing laws on the planned Special Public Works (SPW) programme. The House resolved that the Constitution does not recognize the office of the Minister of State and also directed […]
Breaking: Gov Fayemi Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor made the announcement on his Twitter page. He said he is self-isolating and has dedicated critical task to his deputy. Read Also: Fayemi Relaxes Lockdown, Asks Civil Servants To Resume In Ekiti He wrote, “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and […]
U.S. And U.K. Discuss Plans For Coalition To Resist China
(Bloomberg) — U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo praised Britain’s tougher stance on China as the transatlantic allies signaled they are planning more coordinated action against Beijing. Pompeo said he wants to build a “coalition” that understands the “threat” posed by China, after talks with U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in London on Tuesday. […]
You Are A Frustrated Loser, PDP Tells Oshiomhole
The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Campaign Council on Edo Governorship Election (PDPNCEG) has described the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, as a frustrated loser who is bitter because Governor Godwin Obaseki refused to grant him access to Edo State’s treasury. Read Also: I’ll Not Rest Till Obaseki Is […]
Senate Calls For Resignation Of Service Chiefs Following Massacre
The Senate on Tuesday asked the service chiefs to step aside following the killings of soldiers who are fighting insurgency and banditry in some parts of northern Nigeria. The motion was brought to the floor of the Senate via a point of order, moved by the Chairman of its Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume. […]
Gbajabiamila Gives Akpabio 48hrs To Publish Names Of Lawmakers
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has given the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, 48 hours to publish the names of lawmakers who were awarded contracts by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as well as the details of the contracts. Should the minister fail to publish the names, […]