Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved an increase in all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard routes fares. According to him, the fares will be increased by N100. With the increase, a bus ride from Ikorodu – TBS will now cost N600 from N500 while Berger to Ajah is now N700, up from […]
Month: June 2022
NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over ASUU Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has revealed that it will embark on one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government to find immediate resolutions to contending issues with education sector unions. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, who stated this during the opening of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja, […]
ICPC Arraigns NSCDC Deputy Commandant Over N26.7m Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mr. Edike Mboutidem Akpan, before Justice V.S. Garva of the FCT High Court Kwali, Abuja, for defrauding prospective home owners to the tune of N26 million. The ICPC on a 17-count […]
Osun 2022: PDP Guber Candidate, Adeleke Speaks In Curbing Insecurity In Osun
The Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial candidate in Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has said he is prepared to curb insecurity in the state. The former senator stated this during a governorship debate organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). While speaking on the issue of insecurity and how it relates to Western Nigeria […]
2022 Hajj : Nigeria Pilgrim Returns Lost $700, N70,000, Riyals In Madina
A Nigeria pilgrim from Sokoto State has returned a lost pouch containing 700 U.S. dollars, N70,000 and four Saudi Riyals belonging to a Kaduna state pilgrim in Madinah. The Good Samaritan had found the pouch on the steps of their hotel accommodation where both states pilgrims were lodged. Alhaji Arzika Bakaya from Tambuwal Local Government […]
Court Remands Kwara Poly Student For Killing Police Officer
An Ilorin Magistrates Court has ordered the remand of a student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin identified as Babatunde Lekan for allegedly knocking down one Police Inspector Isaac Osayintuyi. Police information disclosed that the defendant the 23-year-old man allegedly knocked down the policeman with his Camry car along Ilorin/Omu-Aran highway. He reportedly ran […]
2022 Hajj: Nigeria Pilgrim Dies In Makkah
A Nigerian female pilgrim from Nasarawa State, Hajiya Aisha Ahmad, is dead. Muslim News findings revealed that the lady, who hailed from Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State passed on Tuesday, in Makkah, after a brief illness. Hajj Reporter quoted the Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Mallam Idris Ahmad Almakura, saying […]
Governor Abiodun Sponsors School Principals To Germany
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state will sponsor school Principals, Instructors in the state on a study tour to Germany. This comes in his drive to enhance human capital development of teachers in its technical and vocational colleges. The State Government has now concluded plan to sponsor eight principals and 11 instructors across all […]
Ex-Kano Governor Joins NNPP
The former Governor of Kano State and Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial district, Ibrahim Shekarau on Wednesday defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This was announced by the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, after the upper legislative Chamber resumed from a two hour closed door meeting on Wednesday. In Shekarau’s letter […]
JUST IN: Court Restrains Oyo Assembly Impeachment Process Against Oyo Deputy Governor
Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the state House of Assembly from further impeachment process against the Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan. The court presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola gave this order on Wednesday. It would be recalled that the Assembly had few days ago commenced […]
Sallah: Sultan Directs Muslims To Look Out For New Moon
The Muslim faithful have been directed to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah from Wednesday, June 29. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III stated this on Wednesday in a statement issued and signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, advisory committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. The Sultan also prayed to […]
Action Alliance Drags APC Presidential Candidate To Court Over Alleged ‘Certificate Forgery’
Action Alliance party has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from including the name of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the ballot for the 2023 presidential election. The party also asked the court for an order restraining the commission from accepting the name […]
Police Arraign Security Guards For Stealing Corn Flakes
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned two security guards before the Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 400 cartons of corn flakes worth N2.1 million. Monday Ulelu aged 35 and Mubarao Azeez aged 36 were charged with conspiracy and theft by the police. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. Prosecution counsel, […]
Police Arraign Ritualist For Possession Of Human Part
The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State on Tuesday arraigned a man identified as Jamiu Yekinni before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court for alleged unlawful possession of human flesh and dried bones. The 38-year-old man whose his address was unknown was charged with a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful possession of human flesh […]
Owo Church Killing: We’ve Not Arrested Any Suspect — Police
The Police at Force headquarters has disclosed that to the best of its knowledge, no suspect or suspects have been arrested in connection with the gory and deadly attack at St. Francis Catholic Church that killed 40 worshippers and injured many others. According to the Police, news of the arrest of some persons by Amotekun […]
Despite Ekiti Loss, PDP Will Win Osun, Atiku/Okowa Will Win In 2023
The People Democratic Party has revealed that the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the Presidential candidate of the Party will win Osun governorship election. PDP revealed that Governor of Delta state, H.E. Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa as the Vice Presidential candidate, PDP is set to coast home to victory in all elections. The was […]
Aregbesola Tasks Judiciary On Timely Conclusion Of Criminal Cases
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on the judicial arm of government to support the ongoing reform in the Nigeria Correctional Service through timely conclusion of criminal cases. Aregbesola specifically advocated a 12-month timeline for dispensation of justice on criminal cases brought to the court. The Minister spoke on Tuesday at a […]
Buratai’s Impeccable Character Worthy Of Emulation- Olowu of Kuta
Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun 111, has described the attempt by some faceless groups to tarnish the image of the former chief of army staff and Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic, Ambassador TY Buratai as effort in futility. Speaking at a press conference in Kuta on Tuesday over the recent publication against […]
Senate Vows To Probe Supreme Justices’ Allegations Despite CJN’s Resignation
The Senate has revealed that the resignation of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad won’t stop its probe of corruption allegations against him by Justices of the apex court. It was gathered that resolution of the Red Chamber followed a motion by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights […]
Jail Attack: Aregbesola Tasks Corrections Service To Apprehend Escaped Inmates
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to spare no effort at ensuring that all escaped inmates are arrested and brought back into custody. The minister made the call at the opening of a two-day retreat for senior management of the service in Sokoto, Sokoto State on […]