Southern Kaduna Killings: Gov el-Rufai Welcomes Special Forces
Governor Nasir el-Rufai has expressed confidence that the Special Forces deployed to the southern part of the state, will tackle the security challenges in the area. Recall of late that the area has witnessed series of attacks by suspected Fulani militias resulting in the loss of lives and the destruction of property including the burning […]
DSS Outs Obadiah, Says He Begged Profusely Over Outburst
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Friday insisted that Obadiah Mailafia, a former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, “profusely apologised” for his comment when he was invited. Mailafia had alleged that a Northern governor was the Commander of Boko Haram. He also alleged that Boko Haram insurgents were plotting a civil […]
Committee Of VCs Condemn Removal Of UNILAG VC
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Universities (CVC) has condemned the removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, without due process. The committee also condemned the appointment of an acting vice chancellor for the university outside the university’s three deputy Vice-Chancellors. Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, Secretary-General, CVC, expressed the view of […]
North Korea: Kim Jong Un Sacks Prime Minister
North Korean leader, Kim Jung Un, has replaced Prime Minister, Kim Jae Ryong. Ryong was elected in April 2019. The reason for his sack has not been made public. Read Also: North Korea Issues Fresh Warning To US Un has appointed Kim Tok Hun to the post, state media reported on Friday. The economics expert […]
Judge Who Dismissed Atiku’s Petition Against Buhari Promoted To S/Court
The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), Justice Mohammed Garba, has been promoted to the Supreme Court. Garba is the judge who dismissed Atiku Abubakar’s petition against President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term election. Garba is among the four Justices recommended to Buhari by the National Judicial Council (NJC) at its meeting on August […]
Ireland To Return Frozen Abacha Funds To Nigeria
Ireland has signed an agreement with Nigeria for the return of funds misappropriated by Nigeria’s former leader, the late General Sani Abacha, who ruled the country from 1993 until his death in 1998. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) took part in an international operation linked to the case which led to the freezing of over […]
Obaseki: My Convoy Was Attacked In Oshiomhole’s Ward
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, on Thursday said his convoy was attacked at ward 10, Apana, Etsako west local government area of the state. Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is from the ward. In a statement which Crusoe Osagie, his spokesman, issued on his behalf, Obaseki said the […]
Sporadic Shooting As Hoodlums Attack Obaseki’s Convoy
There was pandemonium on Thursday, when hoodlums attacked Governor Godwin Obaseki’s convoy, at Apana Ward 10, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The attackers were said to have shot sporadically and hurled stones at the convoy of Obaseki. Apana ward 10 is the ward of former National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams […]
Any Hand Sanitiser Containing 1-Propanol Dangerous – FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said some hand sanitisers have been found to contain 1-propanol, a toxin that can harm the central nervous system. FDA said in a statement that the affected products included those manufactured by “Harmonic Nature, S de RL de MI”, in Mexico. It said the adulterated sanitisers were labeled to […]
UNILAG Vs Ogundipe: Sacked VC Begins Legal Fireworks
The embattled Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who was removed by the University Governing Board on Wednesday, has briefed a constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Mike Ozhekhome (SAN), to commence legal fireworks. Ogundipe through his lawyer would challenge his removal as Vice-Chancellor of the university. In a statement in Abuja […]
Nationwide Flood: NEMA Takes Action
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced nationwide sensitization and preparedness for flood. This followed the warning of looming massive downpour in 28 states. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, Principal Information Officer, NEMA North East, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. He said the Director-General, AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (rtd), has directed response agencies and other stakeholders to activate […]
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand Calls Simeone ‘ A Lunatic’
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has described Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone as a ‘lunatic’ whose animated behaviour on the touchline reflects the emotions of the game. According to Ferdinand, Simeone is a fantastic manager, adding that he is a huge competitor. Read Also: Russian Powerlifter Sedykh Crushes His Two Knees Carrying 400kg Simeone […]