Yahaya Bello collected palliatives, must accept COVID-19 vaccines – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West Senator, has called on the state government to receive the COVID-19 vaccines being distributed to states by the Federal Government. Melaye said since the Kogi State government collected palliatives and money from the Federal…
Imo state government revokes 49 plots allegedly belonging to Okorocha’s elder sister
The Imo State government through the state’s Housing Corporation has revoked 49 plots of land allegedly belonging to Mrs. Geraldine Obinali, the elder sister of immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha. According to the corporation, the parcels…
Islamic cleric withdraws suit against his former workers who kidnapped his twin children, tells court he has forgiven them
Popular Ibadan-based Islamic cleric Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold has withdrawn the lawsuit he filed against the suspected abductors of his twin children in April 2020. LIB had reported the story of how the twin babies were abducted from the cleric’s home….
Some govt officials benefitting from banditry don’t want it to end – Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a former leader of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has alleged that some government officials would want banditry to continue. Galadima said some of the officials want banditry to continue due to the economic gains they…
Abike Dabiri hails Abia for passing Diaspora Commission bill
The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Abia State lawmakers for being the first state to pass a bill to establish a diaspora commission. Her congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Mr…
Fuel marketers raise diesel price to N265 per litre
Fuel marketers in the country have increased the price of Automotive Gas Oil also known as diesel, to N265 per litre. The price of diesel first rose to a new high of N250 per litre on February 24, with businesses taking a beating…
Attack on Gov Ortom: Three suspects arrested
Three persons have been arrested by the police in connection with the assassination attempt on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. Ortom’s Security Adviser, Col Paul Hemba (rtd) disclosed that the three persons arrested were Jukun fishermen. Hemba disclosed this…
Do not truncate our efforts – TETFund boss warns tertiary institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has warned beneficiary tertiary institutions not to truncate the funds’ efforts at delivering services in line with its mandate. The fund says its desire to achieve results, could be jeopardized if institutions render dysfunctional…
How my father was kidnapped – Cross River NLC Chairman’s son
Frank Ben Ukpepi the son of the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River, has disclosed how his father was abducted on Sunday night. Frank while narrating the incident to newsmen said, his father was sitting outside the house when…
Oduduwa Republic: Don’t drag Yoruba into war – Bamgbose warns agitators
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has warned those agitating for Oduduwa Republic not to drag Yoruba race into unprofitable war. He also cautioned the Yorubas not to allow any individual or group to drag…