HUMAN INTEREST · POLITICS

SOWORE CONTINUED DETENTION:THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE WORLD- NOBEL LAUREATE

The Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has described the continued detention of Omoyele Sowore by security agents of the Federal Government, Directorate of State Security, DSS, inspite of release order by the court as an embarrassment to the world and called on civil society organisations to strategize to restrict the threat. Soyinka who condemned the act… Continue reading SOWORE CONTINUED DETENTION:THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE WORLD- NOBEL LAUREATE

POLITICS

BAYELSA AND KOGI ELECTION: STAFF MONITORS DEPLOYED_Ada Nkong

The Police Service Commission says it has concluded arrangements to deploy Staff Monitors to Bayelsa and Kogi States to monitor the conduct of Police Men on electoral duties during the November 16th Governorship Elections in the two States. A statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head oress and pubkic realtions of the commission says, forty five… Continue reading BAYELSA AND KOGI ELECTION: STAFF MONITORS DEPLOYED_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · POLITICS

BAN TEXTILE IMPORT FOR 5 YEARS_Ehiabhi Femi

The Senate on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Government to ban importation of textiles for a period of five years to allow for the production of local textiles. This followed the debate on a motion sponsored by Senator Kabir Barkiya (APC-Katsina Central) during plenary session on “Urgent need to revamp the nation’s comatose textile industry”.… Continue reading BAN TEXTILE IMPORT FOR 5 YEARS_Ehiabhi Femi

POLITICS

2020 APPROPRIATION BILL READY NOVEMBER 28_Ehiabhi Femi

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, said the National Assembly was working towards the passage of the 2020 Appropriation bill on November 28, 2019. To achieve this target date, Lawan directed the Senate Committee on Appropriations to submit its report on the 2020 budget proposals on November 26, 2019. Lawan gave the directive… Continue reading 2020 APPROPRIATION BILL READY NOVEMBER 28_Ehiabhi Femi

Judiciary · POLITICS

DOKPESI: YOU CAN TRAVEL ABROAD_Ehiabhi Femi

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the CEO DAAR Communications Raymond Dokpesi, requesting for leave to travel abroad for medical attention. Justice John Tsoho, who granted the application filed by Dokpesi’s defence lawyer, Kanu Agabi, SAN, also granted the request for adjournment. The judge later adjourned the matter till… Continue reading DOKPESI: YOU CAN TRAVEL ABROAD_Ehiabhi Femi

POLITICS

PASTOR IZE-IYAMU OSAGIE MOVING TO APC?_Ehiabhi Femi

There were speculations that a two-time governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is planning to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) causing tension and disquiet in the political atmosphere of Edo state. The two-time governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ize-Iyamu contested governorship election of… Continue reading PASTOR IZE-IYAMU OSAGIE MOVING TO APC?_Ehiabhi Femi

Crime

THIEF NAKEDS SELF,FEIGNS DRUNKENNESS TO STEAL TRAIN BATTERY_Ada Nkong

There was mild drama at the new railway yard at Ebute Meta early this morning as a young man apparently in his early thirties was seen bound hand and foot sitting stark naked in the dust.Sources say the man, name withheld , had disguised himself to steal a train battery at the railway yard. He… Continue reading THIEF NAKEDS SELF,FEIGNS DRUNKENNESS TO STEAL TRAIN BATTERY_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

WHY OSINBAJO’S AIDES WERE SACKED-PRESIDENCY_Ada Nkong

Following the controversial reports making the rounds over the sack of 35 aides of the Vice President , Laolu Akande, his spokesman has dismissed a list published on Thursday. A statement on Friday by Special Senior Assitant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, said the exercise was to cut down on… Continue reading WHY OSINBAJO’S AIDES WERE SACKED-PRESIDENCY_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

SANWO-OLU DROPS HIS EXCELLENCY TITLE_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu, has announced his decision to be addressed as ”Mr Governor” and not ”Your Excellency.” Sanwo-Olu said in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos that being addressed as Mr Governor would propel his sense of responsibility to the residents. According to him, only God, the Almighty, the Creator, the… Continue reading SANWO-OLU DROPS HIS EXCELLENCY TITLE_Ada Nkong