Buhari’s in-law Ado-Bayero breaks down in tears at book launch
The Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado-Bayero, on Thursday, broke down in tears while paying tribute to his late mum, Maryam, at the official launch of her biography in Abuja. The launch of the biography titled, “Maryam Ado Bayero: A Woman of Royal Virtue”, which took place at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, attracted political bigwigs and […]
Pharmacists lament scarcity of GSK drugs
…drug prices rise by 300% Pharmacists have lamented the scarcity of drugs produced by GlaxoSmithKline in Nigeria. They say the scarcity is due to supply chain shortage, shortage of foreign exchange, and the impact of COVID-19. According to them, the scarcity has led to an unprecedented increment in drug prices by 300 per cent. Speaking […]
Review poorly implemented policies, LCCI urges incoming govt
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the incoming government of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review policies responsible for the weak business environment in the country. LCCI maintained in a statement signed by Director General, LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, that poorly implemented policies have over the years contributed to the poor […]
I knew nothing about education sector when I was appointed minister — Adamu
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday, said he knew nothing about the education sector when he was appointed in 2015 by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). He disclosed this at a valedictory session with officials and heads of parastatals of the Ministry. Adamu, upon his appointment, shared his idea with […]
Presidential Tribunal: Activists protest in Abuja, warn against ‘unfair’ verdict
The judicial arm of government should consider national interest while delivering judgment at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, a human rights movement championing the cause for equity and transparency under the aegis of Good Governance for Better Nigeria, said on Thursday. While stressing the need for the tribunal to give all political parties a fair […]
Fire guts Ganduje’s Kano residence
Fire has gutted the personal residence of the outgoing Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje at Miyangu Street in Nassarawa GRA Kano. The State Fire Service confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday, saying the outbreaks occurred on Monday night. The Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, explained that the […]
FG to provide 50% capital to facilitate $1bn investment fund
The Federal Government has committed to providing at least 50 per cent of the seed capital for the establishment of the Nigerian Wholesale Impact Investment Fund. The Minister for State Finance and Budget Planning, Clem Agba, disclosed this at a high-level Roundtable meeting on the establishment of the WIIF in Abuja on Thursday. According to […]
Buhari will award contracts till last minute — Fashola
The Federal government had said it would continue to award contracts until the last minute of the administration of the president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd). The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, made this known on Thursday in Akure, Ondo State while flagging off the N90 billion dualisation of the 49km dilapidated Akure/Ado-Ekiti highway. […]
Rwanda’s most wanted genocide suspect arrested after 22 years on the run
One of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives, Fulgence Kayishema, has been arrested in South Africa after being on the run for 22 years, a special tribunal set up by the United Nations said Thursday. According to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Kayishema was arrested Wednesday in Paarl, a small town in a […]
Yobe Council chair dies hours before swearing-in
The newly appointed Chairman, Caretaker Management Committee of Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, Hon. Lawan Gana, is dead. Gana reportedly passed away on Thursday at Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, after a brief illness. Before his demise, the deceased was among the 17 LG Chairmen Caretaker Management Committees billed to be sworn in on […]