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Crackdown on #RevolutionNow protesters, insult on Democracy – ADP chieftain
The crackdown on the protesters across the country, by the security forces, has continued to receive serious knocks from prominent Nigerians, joining this is a foremost political leader in the…
Obiano @ 65th : Rules out celebration, urges donation to cater for mental health patients
The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has said that he will merely mark his birthday anniversary and not celebrate it as he clocks 65 years on Saturday, August…
North-South imbalance: Nigeria in free fall to self-destruct
By Michael Owhoko -- Praying for Nigeria’s redemption from its current woes is like asking God to prevent a building with defective foundation located in the Lekki area of Lagos…
Lagos Earmarks N1b To Boost Hospitality Sector
Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has earmarked N1 billion as part of COVID-19 bailout for the hospitality sector in the state. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known…
Abuja markets now free to operate daily -Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has approved the extension of market operational days from three each week to seven. The minister gave the approval…
Kaduna killings may lead to national crisis – Group
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB) on Sunday warned that the killings in Kaduna has the potential of leading to a round of national crisis that may threaten the…
Zamfara Citizens reject title conferred on Fani Kayode, threaten legal action
A group known as the Concerned Citizens of Shinkafi from Zamfara state has given the Emir of Shinkafi, 24 hour ultimatum to withdraw the traditional title conferred on Chief Femi…
Ngige accuses suspended NSITF management of N48bn misappropriation
Ngige The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has alleged that the suspended management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), misappropriated N48 billion. Speaking during an…
N40 bn Fraud: Acting NDDC MD slumps during Reps Interogation
Pondei The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Daniel Pondei, Monday slumped during investigative hearing while answering questions from lawmakers at the ongoing N40 billion irregular…
Breaking: Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama tests positive for Coronavirus
Onyeama The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested positive for covid-19. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on…