Former Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday evening, escaped death after he was involved in an auto crash in Abuja.The accident claimed the lives of two of his aides, Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma.The accident happened while Jonathan was on his way from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to his residence in Abuja.Confirming theContinueContinue reading “Jonathan escapes death as 2 aides dies in auto crash”
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Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, others pour encomiums on Tinubu at 70
Former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who turns 70 on Tuesday, got plaudits yesterday from President Muhammadu Buhari.Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, governors and many other dignitaries also celebrated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his birthday. Newspread247 reports that Tinubu wax born MarchContinueContinue reading “Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, others pour encomiums on Tinubu at 70”
Ondo council workers protest over LG autonony
By Aderemi BamgboseThe National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Okitipupa Local Government Area chapter, Ondo State, on Wednesday staged a protest demanding for the autonomy of local governments in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers converged on the Okitipupa Local Government Area Secretariat for the peaceful protest.The workers sangContinueContinue reading “Ondo council workers protest over LG autonony”
I’m uncomfortable with Nigeria’s politics – Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, on Saturday said he is not comfortable with the method of politics in Nigeria.Fayemi said this at a birthday symposium in honour of Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Development, Abuja.The governor said by now, Nigeria should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism and ethno-religious biases.He noted that now isContinueContinue reading “I’m uncomfortable with Nigeria’s politics – Fayemi”
Osinbajo, Atiku other gladiators attends coronation of 42nd Olubadan
Nigeria Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo led Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and other prominent Nigerians to the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba (Dr) Moshood Olalekan Ishola Balogun.The historical event was held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday.Akeredolu who was represented by his Deputy,ContinueContinue reading “Osinbajo, Atiku other gladiators attends coronation of 42nd Olubadan”
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu suspends NURTW from parks, garages
The Lagos State Government on Thursday suspended the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) from all parks and garages in the state.The move is as a result of the crisis rocking the Lagos chapter of NURTW and the national body, which led to the suspension of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known asContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Sanwo-Olu suspends NURTW from parks, garages”
NURTW suspends MC Oluomo over gross misconduct
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended indefinitely it’s Lagos State Chapter Chairman, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC OluomoEarlier, the national leadership of transporters in Nigeria, NURTW had cautioned Akinsanya after the union members were engaged in a fight in Lagos.According to NURTW, Akinsanya is facing indefinite suspension over allegedContinueContinue reading “NURTW suspends MC Oluomo over gross misconduct”
Osinbajo is constitutionally in charge says Buhari, jets out to UK.
President Muhammadu Buhari has decleared that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is now in charge of the country as he travelled to United Kingdom (UK). The president said this shortly before he departed Abuja for a routine medical check-up in London. Fielding questions from reporters before his departure at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Buhari saidContinueContinue reading “Osinbajo is constitutionally in charge says Buhari, jets out to UK.”
My disagreements with Obasanjo on issues are without personal animus – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his disagreements with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on some issues are without personal animus.Tinubu, in a felicitation message to Obasanjo who clocked 85 years on Saturday, said at 85, Obasanjo remained strong, agile and committed to the greatness of our dearContinueContinue reading “My disagreements with Obasanjo on issues are without personal animus – Tinubu”
Arms proliferation, youths restiveness, bane of peace in Nigeria.
By Aderemi Bamgbose Dr. Bakut Tsurah-Bakut, an expert of peace and conflict resolution has identified proliferation of arms, amunitions and youths restivesness as bane of peace in Nigeria.Tsurah-Bakut, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja also said a large number of youths areContinueContinue reading “Arms proliferation, youths restiveness, bane of peace in Nigeria.”