APC state chairmen deny passing vote of confidence on Oshiomhole

The State Chairmen Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from a statement claiming that it passed a vote of confidence on the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The forum’s Publicity Secretary, Lawal Liman, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, described as “fraudulent”, a statement claiming that the group met and … Read more

Cross River pushes for speedy hospital upgrade for health insurance takeoff

The Cross River State government is pushing for speedy completion of renovation works in various health facilities across the state as it prepares for the takeoff of its social health insurance scheme, otherwise known as AyadeCare. The AyadeCare, already considered as one of the signature programmes of Governor Ben Ayade’s administration, is expected to have … Read more

Ronaldinho is doing well in prison, warden says

Former Brazil and ex-FC Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho is adapting quickly to life in a Paraguayan jail, the head of the facility told Reuters on Monday. The former Paris St-Germain (PSG) forward’s lawyers are, however, hopeful he may soon be released into house arrest while the investigation continues. “In broad terms he is doing very … Read more

N3.7 billion recovered from NDDC contractors, directors – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said law enforcement agencies have recovered over N3.7 billion as well as various assets worth billions of Naira from contractors and former directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president disclosed this at the inauguration of NDDC Advisory Committee, comprising the nine governors of the Niger Delta … Read more

ECOWAS Parliament: S/Leonean emerges Speaker, Nigerian clinches deputy

The ECOWAS Parliament on Monday elected Sidie Tunis from Sierra Leone as the new Speaker of the Sub-regional Parliament. At the inaugural session of the fifth Legislature of the Parliament held in Niamey, Niger Republic, delegates from the 15 member-countries unanimously elected Tunis to preside over the Parliament. The Parliament also elected Deputy Speaker of … Read more

ACF calls for calm over Emir Sanusi’s removal

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for calm and understanding over the removal of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The ACF National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim, made the appeal in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Kaduna. Mr Ibrahim said the ACF had earlier intervened in … Read more

Gov. Okowa loses two aides

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Monday expressed sadness on the death of two of his aides, Friday Akpoyibo and Godspower Muemuifo. Mr Akpoyibo died on Sunday while Mr Muemuifo’s death occurred on Wednesday, March 4, and until their demise, both were Senior Special Assistants to the Governor on Political Matters. The governor in … Read more

FG commissions $1bn Nigeria-make vehicles

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commissioned $1 billion worth of locally-assembled vehicles. The vehicles are locally produced by 17 companies including Coscharis, Nissan, Innoson, Ford and Elizade motors among others, that are pioneering made-in-Nigeria vehicles The Minister of Industry, Trade and … Read more

One dead, six others kidnapped in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command one Monday said one person was killed and six others kidnapped by unknown gunmen in three communities in Shagari Local Government area of the state. The police spokesperson, Muhammad Sadiq, told journalists in Sokoto that the incident occurred about 3:30 am on Monday at Gidan Shikkau, Gidan Tsamiya and Kajiji … Read more

Motorcyclist dies avoiding Ondo governor’s convoy

The Ondo State Police Command on Monday said a 42-year-old motorcyclist, Jimoh Adams, rammed into a stationary vehicle and died while avoiding the state governor’s convoy in Owo. ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Monday that the commercial motorcyclist was trying … Read more

Lagos Assembly Sacks Chief Whip, Deputy Leader

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a resolution sacking two of its principal officers and suspending two members indefinitely for gross misconduct, insubordination and action that could destabilise the House. The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, announced the punitive measures following voice votes by the members present during plenary session. Mr … Read more

Ex-newscaster sues DAAR communications over compulsory retirement

A former newscaster with the African Independent Television (AIT), Peter Kumba, has dragged DAAR Communications Plc before the National Industrial Court, Abuja, challenging his compulsory retirement. At the resumed sitting on Monday, the claimant’s counsel, Adesola Ajayi, told the court that the matter was slated for mention. The judge, Oyejoju Oyewumi, asked if the defendant … Read more

Coronavirus: FIFA, AFC agree to postpone Asian World Cup qualifiers

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The world soccer body made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Zurich. “Following consultation with Asia’s member associations, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) … Read more