Category: News
We will not succumb to blackmail tactics, Buhari warns bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the latest abduction of hundreds of students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara State as inhumane and totally unacceptable, sending out a strong warning to bandits and their sponsors. Reacting to the incident
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Car crushes tricycle rider to death in Lagos
A middle aged tricycle rider simply identified as Alhaji has been crushed to death this Thursday morning by a Camry rider at about 7am while going about with his transport business. The incident happened at Orimolade, College Road, Ifako-Ijaiye Local
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Curb criminalities, use internet for security and economic progress – PMB
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja called for an overhaul of the national strategy on cyber security, urging more emphasis on exploring the internet for economic growth opportunities, enhancement of knowledge and mitigation of crime. “I urge the National
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Politics isn’t madness, Northerners ask Atiku to be silent
Some Northerners have angrily reacted to the position of the former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate at the last poll, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on the roles played by the Nigeria Police in aborting and arresting the protesters
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‘Lori Iro’ originator (preacher) joins social media
The preacher who went viral in the ‘Lori Iro’ video has joined Twitter and Instagram, popular social media platforms. According to his Instagram page, his name is Evangelist Gbadamosi Ismail. As of the time of filing this report, his account
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Police restores normalcy at Dalemo, Alakuko-Kola axis
Lagos Police Command arrested 19 suspects in connection with the lawlessness in Dalemo, Alakuko and Kola. Recovered from the suspects were machetes, handsaw, axe and bikes. They are to be transferred to SCID, Panti. READ ALSO: WHAT IF BOBRISKY MAKES
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Nigerians frown at COVID-19 Task Force enforcement methods
Nigerians have started criticizing the Task Force team enforcing the use of masks on the citizens, due to the unprofessional methods the enforcement agencies have adopted. It has been reported that the team rove around arresting those not adhering to
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No man will survive the new electricity tariff – DISCO official
A staff of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has said no man under the estimated billing system of the company can survive the hardship imposed by the company. Speaking on the field during the installation of metres under IKEDC’s jurisdiction,
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Presidency defends Buhari’s removal of mask in public
The Presidency, on Monday, said the President Muhammadu Buhari did not violate COVID-19 protocols in Daura, Katsina State over the weekend. Online photos had shown Buhari discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors at the revalidation of his APC membership
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South Africa receives first batch of Covid vaccine
South Africa on Monday took delivery of its first shipment of coronavirus vaccines, a move paving the way to the first phase of inoculation in Africa’s worst-hit country. Public broadcaster SABC showed President Cyril Ramaphosa at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International
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EFCC arrests Gusau varsity VC for N260m contract scam
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Gusau, Prof Magaji Garba, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was detained by the agency last Thursday after honouring an invitation in relation to his involvement in a case
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ATSO elects Lagos Governor, others
Association of Tutorial School Operators (ATSO), Lagos Chapter, on Saturday, January 30th, successfully conducted elections for the office of the Governor and other Executive positions. The election which was held at Bachel Model College Multipurpose Hall, Gardol, Ifako-Ijaiye, started with
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Glory Carriers’ praise lit with fire
The last Saturday of the month programme of CAC Glory Carriers Assembly, Ori-Oke Aderire took a new turn as January 30th was scheduled for 3 hours praise with God tagged: Praise for signs and wonders rather than the regular prayer
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CACSA holds combined service in commemoration of 21 days in the upper room
Christ Apostolic Church Students’ Association (CACSA), Lagos Chapter on Sunday, November 22, held a combined service at CAC Transformation Centre, to round off their 21 days fasting and prayer (21 days in the upper room), an annual programme. The combined
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Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa: Ijaw Youths call for restructuring
Exactly 25 years since the death of the Environmental Activist and leader of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was sentenced to death by hanging, by the Late Head of State, General Sani
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Atiku joins world leaders to congratulate Joe Biden, US President Elect
The President elect of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has started receiving congratulatory messages from all corners of the world, since he was declared as the winner of the Presidential election, against his arch rival, Donald Trump, the
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Wives of fallen OPC members get ATA’s Relief Fund
The members of the relief Committee ably led by the duo of Pst. Opajobi and Engr. Dada today 7th, November 2020 gave out cash donations to the wives of the three (3) OPC members who lost their lives during the
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Babatunde Raji Fashola ask Uche Secondus to change his name to Festus
The former Lagos State Governor and Minister for Works and Housing said his party will continue to lock horns with Uche Secondus until he discover that Secondus is not good enough but Festus is better. This was stated humorously by
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Unending attacks on Gov Fayemi as he addresses Minnesota election winner as Ekiti daughter
Twitter handlers haven’t stopped attacking the Governor of Ekiti State, John Kayode Fayemi, since about 23 hours ago, when he referred to Minnesota State Assembly winner, Esther Agbaje, as Ekiti daughter. JKF tweeted, “Congratulations to our Ekiti daughter and Harvard
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El-Rufai visits Sanwo-Olu, says property vandals are on self-destructive mission
Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of FCT, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday, visited his Lagos counterpart, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. El-Rufai who felt disappointed and pained at the damage done to government properties in Lagos commiserate with the Lagos State
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