Buhari apologises for negative impact of policies
The outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd.), has apologised to Nigerians over the negative impact some of his economic policies inflicted on them. Buhari made this known during his farewell broadcast to the nation on Sunday. The president noted that some of his policies caused “temporary pain and suffering” to Nigerians. He stressed, “some […]
Chelsea vs Newcastle betting tips: predictions and odds for EPL clash
Our football betting expert offers up his three best Chelsea vs Newcastle betting tips and predictions ahead of their huge EPL clash this Sunday. Newcastle travel to the Capital to take on a stuttering Blues outfit which has been so hopeless at the back end of the current campaign. Can pride be enough to see […]
Kano declares phone snatching armed robbery
The Kano State Security Council has declared phone snatching as an act of armed robbery and any individual or group caught in the act will be treated as such . The outgoing Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Sunday. He said […]
Imo: Ogunewe, not our governorship candidate, says Action Alliance
The Action Alliance Party has said one Major General Lincoln Ogunewe is not its candidate in the November governorship election in Imo State. This comes after Ogunewe was reported as the standard bearer of the party in the media last week; a report that the leadership of the party has debunked. The chairman of the […]
I’m 10% poorer in last four years — Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he is poorer by 10 per cent in the last four years as governor of the state. Makinde made this known on Sunday while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan. He told them that he submitted his Asset Declaration form at the Code of Conduct Bureau office, […]
May 29: Abia CP, NSCDC assure adequate security ahead of inauguration
The police and other security agencies have been massively deployed to fortify venues of the inauguration ceremony in the state before, during, and after the May 29 inauguration ceremony. As a result, therefore, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, and the Abia State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil […]
Canada announces ‘more considerate’ visa process
Canada has introduced a new and faster means of visa processing that allows families to be together while they await their permanent residence permit. This was made known by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser. According to Fraser, applications will now be processed within 30 days, with spouses and dependents applicants benefitting […]
Police hunt gang who robbed Hausa trader of $11m in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a four-man armed robbery gang that fled with $11 million in Abeokuta, the state capital. According to reports, the armed robbers, who were dressed in black T-shirts and jeans, with black masks covering their faces, robbed a Hausa trader in a Toyota Venza car in […]
Health unions demand approval of consultancy status for pharmacists
The Joint Health Sector Union and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association have jointly demanded an immediate and unconditional implementation of the approved consultation cadre circular of pharmacists in all federal health institutions. The union in a statement by its Acting National Secretary, Matthew Ajirotu, thus called on the Federal Government to effect the payment […]
Buhari confers national honour on Anyaoku, Emefiele others
The outgoing president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd)., on Sunday conferred national honour on a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku. He was conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. Also, former Governor of Osun, Bisi Akande; Olusegun Osoba; Mamman Daura and Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, among others received […]