Crisis between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, since the later’s defection to the People Democratic Party, PDP, from the All Progressives Congress, APC, is far from over, as there is allegations and counter allegations about the deputy governor’s impeachment by the state House of Assembly. In an open letter […] The post Akeredolu unperturbed

Contrary to speculations, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has said it harbours no ill-feelings against Governor Kayode Fayemi. The 26 lawmakers, who were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said the executive and legislature have mutual respect for each other, saying this would be deployed to overhaul every sector of […] The post Ekiti Assembly denies sabotaging

NASARAWA State Commissioner for Environment, Honourable Musa Ibrahim has said that the state requires about N12billion to develop its solid mineral sector. The commissioner, who stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lafia at the weekend, revealed that the state had completed plans to establish a solid minerals market to boost revenue generation in […] The post We

Indian firm, Popular Farms Rice Mills, located at Challawa industrial area of Kano State on Sunday refuted media reports that the company held over 126 workers hostage and forced them to hard labour for three months during the coronavirus lockdown in the state. The administrative manager of the company, Saka Kareem, who spoke to reporters […] The post Kano-based

Northern Governors Forum has condoled with the Government and people of Kogi State over the passing away of Justice Nasiru Ajanah Chief Judge of Kogi State who died at the age of 64. Chairman of the Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, in a statement signed by Dr Simon Macham, his Director of Press […] The post Northern Governors mourn Kogi Chief Judge, Bachama appeared

The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, and the Secretary of the APC Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudeghe, are among the early callers at the National Secretariat of the APC, on Monday. National chairman of the Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has also arrived at the […] The post APC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a businessman, James Miracle, in a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged illegal oil deal. The defendant was charged before Justice Maureen Oyetenu, alongside a vessel, MT OMUS, on two counts. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. READ ALSO: Amotekun – Traditionalist […] The post EFCC

A Community leader and traditionalist, the Balogun Isegun of Ikoyi and Apomu Communities in Isokan Local Government area of Osun State, Chief Teslim Raji, a.k.a. Akerele yesterday, commended the South West governors’ initiative of launching the “Operation Amotekun” to curb security challenges in the region. Akerele, made this know while fielding questions from our Correspondent […] The post Amotekun

In order to avert outbreaks of epidemic disease, Osun State government has reiterated its commitment to the provision of potable water across the nooks and crannies of the State. The State Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Dr Amidu Tadese Raheem, gave the assurance while addressing Journalists in his office, in Osogbo, Osun State capital. […] The post Gov

… Says arrest of Hushpuppi a plus in Buhari’s war against corruption Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Mrs. Lauretta Onochie has described the crisis brewing in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as a “learning curve”, from which the party would draw lessons and move forward. This is as the […] The post Edo

Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of additional 93 patients who tested negative twice for the coronavirus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Monday said that 1,512 patients had so far been discharged from isolation centres in the state. ”Good people of Lagos, 93 more #COVID19 Lagos patients: 16 females and […] The post Lagos State discharges

The Agwara Local Government Area of Niger recently recorded 12 cases of measles. Mr Abraham Jatau, the council’s Director of Primary Health Care, disclosed this on Monday in an interview with Nigerian Pilot. According to him, the cases were recorded at Sabon Papiri, Gallah, Busuru and Kashini wards of the local government. READ ALSO: MTN […] The post Niger LG records 12 measles cases appeared

MTN Foundation says it has entered into partnership with other organisations in its bid to rid the society of the menace of drug abuse. Its Chairman, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, made this known in a statement issued by the organisation in Lagos on Monday. Adelusi-Adeluyi stressed the need for collaboration among corporate organisations in Nigeria to […] The post MTN

The Enugu State Government on Monday announced that the state has recorded three new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 261. Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, Commissioner for Health, in a statement issued in Enugu, said that the ministry confirmed the new cases in the update by the Nigeria Centre […] The post Enugu records 3 new COVID-19 cases appeared first on

The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 380,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on African continent. The UN’s health agency gave the update in its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO on Monday. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Rights group laments inadequate budgetary provision for military “There are over […] The post Africa

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with Nigerian Pilot in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government needed to address the challenges of […] The post Don’t reopen

Group of civil society organisations yesterday expressed concern over the appalling budgetary provision to the armed forces waging the war against terrorism and other forms of criminalities in the country. Convener of the group, Prince Danesi Momoh urged the federal government to source for funds to provide the needed military logistics to effectively wage the […] The post Insecurity:

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have decried the recent attempt by their regulatory body, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to distance itself from the July 1 commencement of a new service based electricity tariff regime. This position was contained in a statement released over the weekend by their umbrella body, the Association of Nigerian Electricity […] The post NERC’s

As the world relentlessly seeks a lasting solution to the cure of the Corvid 19 pandemic, which is ravaging the globe, the Publicity Secretary of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Olusola Malomo disclosed that strong immune system is needed for combating the rampaging Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, adding that regular intake of orange fruit juice is […] The post Expert

One of the knotty issues in Nigeria’s complex electricity services is the notorious estimated billing, a dubious practice with which DISCOs exploit helpless Nigerians. In this analysis, EMMANUEL OBISUE examines how this ugly situation has been sustained over the years against all public and federal law makers outcries. Nigeria’s electric power supply problem is the […] The post Electricity: