Drama as Oshiomhole, Okorocha, Oyofo clash at book launch
A former Governor of Edo State, Adam Oshiomhole, on Friday, shed light on his political differences with a former governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, saying it was purely on issues of obeying the law and nothing personal. He also tackled former Senate Whip, Victor Oyofo, for alluding that former governors go to the […]
EFCC can invite me anytime, I’m not afraid – Ortom
The outgoing governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that he is not going to run away from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission anytime he is invited. Ortom made the declaration on Friday during the valedictory session held at the old Banquet hall of Government House, Makurdi. The governor who encouraged his council […]
Man City ready to grab historic treble – Guardiola
Man City manager, Pep Guardiola, says his players are ready to take the chance to win a ‘once in a lifetime’ treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. The English champions sealed their third consecutive league title with one game to spare. City will face rivals, Manchester United in the FA Cup […]
Gov Sani Bello pardons 24 convicts, frees 80 inmates
The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has pardoned 24 convicts, some of whom had already been sentenced to death. He also paid N20m in fines for 80 other inmates to secure their release. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasara Danmallam, announced on Friday while transferring the responsibilities of the […]
Dapo Abiodun promises people-oriented govt
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has promised that during his second term in office, he would ensure good governance and run a people-oriented government. Abiodun said this on Friday, during a special Jumat Service held at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, to usher in the inauguration of his second term on May 29. The governor […]
Family planning methods reduce cancer risks – Health expert
Mrs Ijeoma Onuorah, a reproductive health expert, says that the use of contraceptives for family planning does not cause cancer but reduces the risk of cancer. Onuorah said this at the 2023 International Day of Families, organised by the Anambra State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, on […]
Black boy shot by US cop suffers collapsed lung, lacerated liver
An 11-year-old boy, who was shot by a police officer in the US state of Mississippi., suffered a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and a lacerated liver. Nakala Murry, the boy’s mother, said her son, Aderrien Murry, was shot once in the chest. It was reported that the officer, who is now on suspension, shot the […]
Kwankwaso, Binani commission projects in Kaduna
Former governor of Kano State, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Friday, commissioned the new Ungwan Rimi Market and the nearby School and Emir Roads in Kaduna.Chief Bisi Akande, former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, also commissioned the expanded Bida Road which is part of the Urban Renewal Programme of Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s […]
New AGF assumes office, vows corruption-free tenure
The new Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, on Friday vowed to run a corruption-free administration. Madein who is the first female Accountant-General said this in Abuja when she took over from the outgoing substantive AGF, Sylva Okolieaboh. “We all know that the Office of the Accountant General has suffered some turmoil in the last […]
Enugu gov-elect Mbah declares assets, vows to uphold rule of law
Enugu State Governor-elect, Barr Peter Mbah, on Friday, shortly after the declaration of his assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau in Enugu, declared that his administration will be guided by the rule of law. Mbah, who will be inaugurated on Monday, May 29, went to the South-East Zonal Office of the CCB in Enugu, […]