The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, congratulated his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a reliable, hardworking, supportive, and committed partner. Hamzat will turn 60 on Thursday. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor also referred to Hamzat as a genius, brother, friend, and trusted partner in the …
Abia New Commissioner of police assumes duty
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Nda has assumed duty as the 34th CP in the South East state, ABN TV reports. He succeeds AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie who has been promoted and redeployed to zone 13 Maiduguri. The PPRO in charge of the command, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka in a …
Over 3000 Lagos residents rendered homeless as gov, policemen set fire to buildings
Residents of Ayetoro community in the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State have raised the alarm over the alleged demolition of their buildings by the Lagos State government officials, especially the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The demolition, which reportedly took place on Monday without prior notice, …
Yahaya Bello finally honours EFCC invitation
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over issues raised against him while in office as governor. A statement from Yahaya Bello media office, signed by Ohiare Michael, as Director, confirmed the honouring of the anti-graft agency’s invitation. The statement read …
President Tinubu assures of maximum support as he visits Maiduguri flood victims
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, visited victims of the last Tuesday flood disaster that has killed no fewer than 30 persons, displaced more than two million people, and destroyed property worth billions of naira. This came as Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar IV has urged the …
Abuja residents panic as tremor, vibration hit Nigeria’s capital
Residents of Abuja living at Mpape in Bwari Area Council have been thrown into panic over continued suspected tremors and vibrations in parts of the city. Dr Ebenezer Adebisi, the Chairman, of Mpape Hills Landlord Association, told newsmen on Tuesday that the residents had been experiencing the vibration in the last five days. Adebisi, who …
Gen Abubakar laments over hardship, says is getting out of hand
Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed concerns over the country’s economic hardship, stating that it is “getting out of control.” Abubakar stated this while receiving the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights, led by Abdullahi Mohammed Jabi, who visited his uphill residence in Minna, Niger State, on …
Sex trafficking: Judge denies bail for Sean Diddy Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sent to jail to await trial in his federal s3x trafficking case after a judge ordered him to be held without bail until his s3x trafficking trial. The music mogul pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, September 17, to racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He’s accused of inducing female victims and …
Peter Obi visits Maiduguri, donates 50m to flood victims
The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi on Tuesday led the leadership of the party and the Obidient Movement to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to condole with the state over the flood disaster that befell the state recently. Obi who visited the state governor, Babagana Zulum and …
Gov Soludo swears in new Commissioner for Information
Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in Dr Law Mefor as the new Commissioner for Information. Governor Soludo performed the function at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka. According to the governor, the new Information Commissioner brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that is expected to rejuvenate the …