Activist-lawyer Abdulganeey Imran has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to stop the Federal Government from seeking an $800m loan to finance the National Social Safety Network Program, (NASSP) meant to be shared at N5,000 per month to 10.2 million poor and low-income households. In the alternative, the applicant is praying the […]
***Legislators head home with official vehicles worth N5.5b Senators and members of the House of Representatives will be sharing a total of N30.2 billion as severance allowance when the 9th National Assembly winds down next month, according to a reliable source. Also to benefit from the said sum are aides of the federal lawmakers. […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Prof Adeyeye said this at the official commissioning of the New NAFDAC Office complex for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport/NAHCO in Lagos. In a statement […]
The 9th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, culminated in a dazzling evening filled with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments. The awards show, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, at the weekend, showcased the remarkable achievements and contributions of African filmmakers and actors across various categories. Among […]
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall, has said that too much ego made him suffer after he left his father’s house. The renowned Disc Jockey said he had no one to call after he left because of his oversized ego. The 39-year-old DJ tweeted: “When I moved out of my Dads… I had […]
With ten days left before the end of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Toyin Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation. This was contained in a statement, dated May 19, 2023, which was signed by the Director, Communications, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, […]
… Lauds entertainers for loyalty through the years Nelson NSEABASI in UYO. The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has commended entertainers in the state for standing by him all through his time as governor. Mr Emmanuel made the remark on Friday, May 19, 2023 when he declared open the third edition […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have had their first training session in the city of Mendoza, Argentina after arriving on Wednesday evening, before their opening match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup against the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The team, led by head coach, Ladan Bosso, touched down at the Aero Puerto International Airport, Mendoza and […]
***Says The World Has Lost A Renowned Cleric, Shepherd And Inspiring Leader Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr), Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR has mourned the demise of the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, CON, Ntenyin Etuk, reacting to […]
Three men, Friday Effiong, Michael Chukwu and Alex Essien, were on Thursday sentenced to nine years and five months imprisonment by an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court sitting in Tinubu Lagos Island for stealing. The Magistrate, Oluwatosin Erinle, sentenced them after they pleaded guilty to the charge against them. The convicts were arraigned on April 11, […]