Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, has said that the Federal Government’s ban on Twitter’s operations was in the country’s interest. The minister, who stated this when he appeared before the House Committee on Information, on Tuesday, in Abuja, cited various sections of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha is to be arraigned at an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday over allegations of sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha who has been in custody since his arrest on April 22, is to stand trial before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on June 24 the judge’s cause list…
The Police Command in Kaduna State has warned residents against further blockade of highways in the state in name of protest. Mr Umar Muri, the Commissioner of Police in the state, gave the warning in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Jalige, on Saturday in Kaduna. He stressed that all interest groups…
The Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Saturday called for unity among the Yoruba. Ogunwusi made the call when the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Ajakaiye, and the Onibeju-Leki- elect, Walihu Olasunkanmi, visited him in Ile-Ife. The duo were at the Ooni’s palace to show appreciation on the roles played by Ogunwusi in ensuring…
The Kogi State government has launched an e-compendium, a special website to showcase the achievements, projects, news, and events of Gov. Yahaya Bello-led administration. The State government unveiled the e-compendium during the award night held in commemoration of Yahaya Bello’s birthday on Friday in Lokoja. Moses Okezie, Director, Strategy and Research to the governor, who…
Nigerian female athlete Blessing Okagbare has again proved herself to the world by becoming the second fastest woman on the planet. According to reports, Blessing Okagbare earned herself the feat after finishing 10.62 at the national Olympics in Lagos. Fans in Lagos were stunned on Thursday, June 17, by Blessing Okagbare as the 32-year-old is…
No fewer than 13 persons sustained various degrees of injuries on Thursday night following a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker explosion at Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, opposite Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja. About 25 cars were destroyed as a result of the explosion which occurred at about 10.32 p.m. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator,…
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his successor in 2023 will emerge through a process of dialogue anchored on justice and equity. Ugwuanyi said this on Thursday in Enugu during a political rally organised by Enugu East Senatorial District. The governor, who was responding to requests by the people of the zone that he…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has so far recovered over N6 billion, 30 real estates and 32 automobiles between March and June this year. Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the weekly media briefing organised by the Presidential Communication Team. Bawa said: “From the…