FG Declares July 30,31 Public Holidays to Mark the Sallah_Ada Nkong

July 28, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 have been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah states :" the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and… Continue reading FG Declares July 30,31 Public Holidays to Mark the Sallah_Ada Nkong

Governance

Full Text PTF Chairman’s Speech Announcing Extension of Partial Lockdown_Ada Nkong

July 27, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION/CHAIRMAN OF THE PTF-COVID-19 AT THE NATIONAL PRESS BRIEFING OF MONDAY, 27TH JULY, 2020 I welcome you all to the National Briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 for Monday, 27th July 2020. You will recall that we briefed the nation on the 29th… Continue reading Full Text PTF Chairman’s Speech Announcing Extension of Partial Lockdown_Ada Nkong

Crime

Suicide: Police Investigate Death of Jilted Lover in Kano_Ada Nkong

July 26, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

The Police Command in Kano State says it has begun investigations into the death of a 22-year-old jilted lover, Ashiru Danrimi, who allegedly committed suicide. The spokesman of the Command, Mr Abdullahi Haruna, a DSP, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday. Haruna alleged that… Continue reading Suicide: Police Investigate Death of Jilted Lover in Kano_Ada Nkong

Governance

43 buildings at Airport road sealed by Lagos State Government_Femi Ehiabhi

July 24, 2020 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development says it has sealed 43 buildings on Airport Road for violating the physical planning laws. Mukaila Sanusi, for the ministry, said in a statement on Thursday that the Commissioner, Dr Idris Salako, supervised the exercise on Wednesday. Salako said most of the buildings, including 13… Continue reading 43 buildings at Airport road sealed by Lagos State Government_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Photos of President Buhari in Mali, First Time Wearing Mask in Public

July 23, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

POLITICS

Eyitayo Jegede Wins Ondo PDP Primary Election_Ada Nkong

July 23, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Eyitayo Jegede has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s flag bearer for the Ondo State governorship election which is expected to take place on October 10. Jegede was on Thursday announced as the winner after the delegates cast their votes at the party’s primary which held at the International Culture and Events Center, the… Continue reading Eyitayo Jegede Wins Ondo PDP Primary Election_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

UK Based Business Man Moves to Sue NAPTIP for Violating Court Orders_Ada Nkong

July 22, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

A UK/Nigera based business man says he has commenced moves through his lawyer to commit the DG of NAPTIP , Julie Okay Donli to prison for violating a court order to release him from her custody. The court order was served on her when it was apparent that the business man has been locked up… Continue reading UK Based Business Man Moves to Sue NAPTIP for Violating Court Orders_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Kano Government Cancels Sallah Festivities_Ada Nkong

July 22, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Kano State government has suspended all Sallah activities and directed Emirs across the state to use motor vehicles going to Eid prayer grounds instead of the usual horses. Addressing a news conference after the state executive council meeting, the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba said commissioners and other top government officials have been directed… Continue reading Kano Government Cancels Sallah Festivities_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong

July 21, 2020 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan ,has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for naming Agbor train station after him.Goodluck Jonathan rendered his appreciation at the State House, when he visited the President on Tuesday. Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had announced on Saturday, July 18, 2020, that the largest train station on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor— Agbor Complex… Continue reading GoodLuck Jonathan Thanks President Buhari for Naming Agbor Station After Him_Ada Nkong