October 19, 2019

Onoja Sworn In As Kogi Assembly Impeaches Deputy governor

Onoja Sworn In As Kogi Assembly Impeaches Deputy governor

October 19, 2019 7:11 am

• Decision To Impeach Me Is Complete Nonsense, Insists Achuba

Barely one month to the governorship election and after months of protracted rift with his boss, Governor Yahaya Bello, the Kogi State House of Assembly, at a closed-door session, yesterday, impeached the embattled Deputy Governor of the state, Simon Achuba. In his stead, the running mate to Bello in the forthcoming November election, Chief Edward Onoja, who recently resigned as Chief of Staff to the governor, is expected to be sworn in today as the new Deputy Governor.

The impeachment followed the submission earlier in the day of …

LaLiga: Barcelona, Atletico Chase Real Madrid

LaLiga: Barcelona, Atletico Chase Real Madrid

October 19, 2019 6:54 am

LaLiga Santander returns after the international break with Real Madrid looking to stay ahead of the pack, although chasers Atletico de Madrid and Barcelona could take over at the top in what should be an exciting weekend’s action.

Still unbeaten, LaLiga Santander pacesetters Real Madrid are at RCD Mallorca in today’s late game. Los Blancos won 5-0 on their last visit in October 2012, but an awful lot has changed on and off the pitch at Son Moix since then, thanks to the Balearic Islanders’ American owners.

Second-placed Atletico de Madrid hosts Valencia this afternoon, with Diego Simeone’s side having …

Kingsley Kuku Desperate To Return Home

Kingsley Kuku Desperate To Return Home

October 19, 2019 6:47 am

In his heyday as a close associate of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Kingsley Kuku, came across as an interesting personality. He was patronised by many and had a large followership, especially because he had much money to throw around as the chairman of well-funded Presidential Amnesty Programme.

However, he lost that relevance immediately his principal lost the 2015 general election. Shortly after the new government of President Mohammadu Buhari came on board, the Ondo State-born former environmental activist scampered abroad for fear of being arrested by the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The dandy dude claimed …

Inside Bola Shagaya’s Double-Barrelled Diamond celebration

Inside Bola Shagaya’s Double-Barrelled Diamond Celebration

October 19, 2019 6:36 am

Literally, Lagos was shut down on Saturday, October 12. Virtually, everybody who was somebody all came to honour the stylish high society doyenne and billionaire, Hajia Bola Muinat Shagaya who turned 60 a few days earlier, as the prestigious Eko Convention Centre was filled to the brim with power brokers.

For months, the diamond woman plotted to make her diamond milestone a huge celebration of friendship. And the oil titan had so many of her friends in torrents strutting the walkway of the Eko Hotels into the grand ballroom to be part of what has been described as a classy …

Lagos State Governor Sanwo Olu Flags-Off Pilot UberBOAT

Lagos State Governor Sanwo Olu Flags-Off Pilot UberBOAT

October 19, 2019 6:17 am

Governor of Lagos; Babajide Sanwo Olu was the special guest of honor and “rider zero,” as Uber, yesterday, announced its pilot of UberBOAT in Lagos.

The event which took place at the Lagos State Waterways Authority complex at the Five Cowries Jetty Falomo, also had Governor Sanwo Olu take a ride on the newly unveiled UberBOAT.

Speaking during a media parley, the Governor said, “The last couple of years have seen the Lagos State Government commit to building up infrastructure that supports multi-modal transportation, which includes water transport. We collaborated with Uber on this because of the shared vision to …

PFN Backs Osinbajo, Says He Is Passionate About Nigeria

PFN Backs Osinbajo, Says He Is Passionate About Nigeria

October 19, 2019 6:09 am

A delegation of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), led by its President, Dr. Felix Omobude, yesterday visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and declared full support for the Vice President as he continues with his duties.

Omobude, who spoke with State House Correspondents afterward, said the fellowship was solidly behind the vice president. The PFN president said it was a family visit, as the vice president was one of PFN’s constituents.

He said that Osinbajo loved Nigeria and was passionate about the country, which he always displayed in the discharge of his duties.

Omobude said …

Illegal Mining: Minister, Senator Accuse State Governors

Illegal Mining: Minister, Senator Accuse State Governors

October 19, 2019 5:57 am

The searchlight was beamed on the activities of some state governors yesterday as the duo of a Minister and Senator accused them of sharp practices costing the nation a fortune.

Mines and Solid  Mineral Development Minister, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite and Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mines, Steel Development and Metallurgy, Senator Tanko Almakura, in their various submissions accused governors of covertly supporting theft of the nation’s resources through illegal mining in their states.

Speaking at an interactive session with the committee, the minister said the challenge of illegal mining was being supported by some state governors who provide …

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home...

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home…

October 19, 2019 5:45 am

The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will come alive today, as music stars, celebrities and stakeholders in the country’s showbiz industry will storm the venue today for the 2019 The Headies. Now in its 13 edition, the glamorous urban music award ceremony will open with a special red carpet reception that will surely see different shades of styles and fashion.

This year, ace rapper, Remilekun Khalid Shafaru, popularly known as Reminisce, will be pairing with TV presenter and actress, Nancy Isime as the official hosts of the music awards. Meanwhile, attendees are in for an intriguing trip …

Why Igbo Deserve 2023 Presidency – Bishop Gbonigi

Why Igbo Deserve 2023 Presidency – Bishop Gbonigi

October 19, 2019 5:26 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to take urgent steps that will lead to the restructuring of Nigeria in order to rescue the country from its current challenges. Giving the advice in this interview by TUNDE THOMAS, renown cleric and elder statesman, Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi said restructuring is the only solution to Nigeria’s problems. The 89-year-old cleric further warned against Nigeria’s break up adding that such will be calamitous.

What is your assessment of Nigeria at 59?

Honestly speaking, this is not the Nigeria the founding fathers dreamt of. In 1960 when Nigeria gained independence from our colonial master, the …

Orji Not Involved In Ex-Aide’s Dispute With Hotelier

Orji Not Involved In Ex-Aide’s Dispute With Hotelier

October 19, 2019 5:09 am

Senator Theodore Orji had no hand in the legal dispute arising from a dud cheque allegedly issued by his former aide, Mr. Don Norman Obinna, an Umuahia based businessman has said.

Obinna is currently involved in a dispute with an Umuahia businessman, Mr. Nweze Francis Jele, who alleged that the former media aide of Senator Orji accumulated hotel bill of ₦730,000 in 2017 at Upper Graceland Hotel Umuahia where he lodged for four months

Speaking with journalists yesterday at Umuahia, Mr. Nweze Francis Jele, who is the proprietor of Upper Graceland Hotel, said that he was surprised that the Abia …

Police Disperse Shiites Having Procession In Abuja

Police Disperse Shiites Having Procession In Abuja

October 19, 2019 4:47 am

The police yesterday dispersed a procession of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Nigeria members popularly called Shiites around Wuse Market in Abuja.

The policemen reportedly fired tear gas canisters and live rounds in the air, forcing the Shi’ites and passers-by to run for their lives. The IMN procession reportedly started on Sultan Abubakar Road but was quickly dispersed once the Police confronted them.

READ ALSO: NAF Bombs Boko Haram Commanders In Sambisa

The Shi’ites planned to hold a nationwide procession today to mark their annual Arbaeen trek which sparked fears of another fatal confrontation with security men.

Arbaeen is said …

Sadiya Umar-Farouq Visits Scene Of Onitsha Market Fire

Sadiya Umar-Farouq Visits Scene Of Onitsha Market Fire

October 19, 2019 4:35 am
  • Assures victims of FG’s support  
  • Two more petrol tankers fall in Onitsha

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has assured victims of Wednesday’s fire incident at the Ochanja Market, Onitsha in Anambra State, of the federal government’s support towards ameliorating their plights. She gave the assurance yesterday in Onitsha when she visited the market to ascertain the level of damage.

Umar-Farouq said she was pained at the level of losses incurred by the traders as well as the damage caused by the inferno.

“We are here on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, who directed …

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