Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of Suspended Abiodun’s Aide Bank Accounts, Properties
Justice Tijjani Ringim of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of the funds and properties traced to the suspended aide of the Ogun state Governor, Abidemi Ganiyu Rufai, accused of engaging in wire fraud in the United States. Rufai, who is a senior special assistant to Ogun State Governor […]
FG Not Responsible For Educational Problem But State Government – Osinbajo
The Presidency on Tuesday said the Federal Government was not the cause of most of the problems associated with the education sector in Nigeria, adding that it was the responsibility of state governments. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), clarified this in Abuja on Tuesday while declaring open a two-day national dialogue on girls with the […]
COVID-19: FG Considers Sanction For Residents Who Refuse Vaccination
The Federal Government may sanction eligible Nigerians who refuse COVID-19 vaccination. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, indicated at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. In Edo and Ondo states, the state governments had already announced restrictions regarding some public places that those who have not taken the […]
South African Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Variant With Multiple Mutations
South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is more contagious or able to overcome the immunity provided by vaccines or prior infection, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has said. The variant, known as C.1.2, was flagged last week by the KwaZulu-Natal […]
Taliban Says Afghanistan ‘Free Nation’ as It Hails US Exit
The Afghan group says the US defeat is lesson for everyone else, and says it wants ‘good relations’ with the rest of the world. The Taliban says Afghanistan is a “free and sovereign” nation as it hails the exit of US troops after 20 years of occupation, describing their departure as a “historic moment”. Taliban […]
Up To 200 Americans Left Behind As Final US Military Aircraft Leaves Afghanistan
As the final five U.S. military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan, they left behind up to 200 Americans and thousands of desperate Afghans who couldn’t get out and now must rely on the Taliban to allow their departure. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will continue to try to get Americans […]
Nigerian Breweries To Empower 441 Women, Youths
In continued fulfillment of its corporate commitment to provide empowerment opportunities and foster entrepreneurship across the country, Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewer and leading beverage company in Nigeria has flagged off the 2021 edition of the Women and Youth Empowerment Programme in host communities and the FCT. Under the program, 441 women and youth […]
Media Practitioners Can Not Afford To Be Less Professional -Dangote
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has charged media practitioners on professionalism and high ethical standard in the discharge of the duties as the watchdog of the society. He gave the charge in Abeokuta during a three-day training sponsored by the Pan-African conglomerate, for journalists from across the South-West geo-political zone in the country. […]
NBC Urge Media Houses To Operate Within The Statute
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Balarabe Ilelah on Monday advised media houses to operate within the ambit of the law. Ilelah announced this when members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by its president, Chris Isiguzo, visited the commission’s office in Abuja. “As leaders of your various reputable and responsible organizations, I […]
Nasarawa Governor Sacks Commissioners, Other Aides
The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule on Monday sacked his 15 commissioners, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants. The sack was confirmed by the governor at the end of the State Executive Council’s Expanded Meeting held at the Government House, Lafia. Governor Sule however thanked the commissioners and the other aides for their sacrifices […]
