May 15, 2022

Lagos Sets Up Taskforce Against Street Traders

Lagos Sets Up Taskforce Against Street Traders

May 15, 2022 6:43 pm

CSP Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Offences, on Sunday have opened up that serious steps were being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state.

The chairman had opened up about this while addressing officers of the task force on the negative and harmful effects street trading was having on the state.

He said officers would be deployed to carry out an all-round operation in areas like Iyana-Ipaja, Oshodi, Ikeja Along, Yaba amongst others.

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The Taskforce chairman said that residents of the state …

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles' New Head Coach

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles’ New Head Coach

May 15, 2022 4:47 pm

After days of jostling candidates for the position, Jose Peseiro has finally made the Nigerian head coach as he has been appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior national men’s football team.

NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire made this disclosure in a statement said that Peseiro’s appointment is with immediate effect and subject to the signing of agreed terms between him and the Federation.

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The NFF also announced that former Nigeria international forward, Finidi George, will be …

There Should Be Increased Funding For Universities - Onyema

There Should Be Increased Funding For Universities – Onyema

May 15, 2022 4:43 pm

Mr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has made a general call for increased funding for Nigeria’s university system, while he inaugurated an imposing guest house at the University of Ibadan, as an alumnus, under the auspices of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, (UIAA).

The Media Executive of Air Peace, Mr Stanley Olisa made this disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that the inauguration took place at a special ceremony organised by the UIAA at the University.

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Olisa said that the event was attended …

NNPP Receives 3 Aspirants For Presidential Ticket - Aniebonam

NNPP Receives 3 Aspirants For Presidential Ticket – Aniebonam

May 15, 2022 4:41 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have gotten at least three aspirants have indicated their intentions to vie for its ticket to contest for the nation’s presidency in the 2023 general elections.

NNPP pioneer National Chairman and founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam made this disclosure in an interview on Sunday in Lagos.

Aniebonam, who noted that the future of the party was bright with top politicians coming into the fold, singled out former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso as one of the big wigs that had attracted a …

Oilserv To Takeover Maintenance Of NNPC Pipelines

Oilserv To Takeover Maintenance Of NNPC Pipelines

May 15, 2022 12:26 pm

Oilserv Limited, an indigenous Engineering Procurement, and Contract (EPC) company has announced its plans to bid for all moribund Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) pipeline distribution systems to ease products distribution chain.

The Group Chairman of Oilserv Ltd., Mr Emeka Okwuosa made it known to reporters on the sidelines of the just-concluded Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, U.S.

He said that Frazimex Engineering Ltd., a subsidiary of Oilserv, had submitted a tender to NNPC in this regard.

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Oilserv Group is the company handling the …

LAGFERRY Lauded For 2 Year Milestone

LAGFERRY Lauded For 2 Year Milestone

May 15, 2022 12:15 pm

Mr. Jimoh Wasiu, an ICT expert has openly lauded the Lagos Ferry Services Company (LAGFERRY) for transporting over 700,000 passengers since it started full waterways operations in February 2020 and completing a two-year milestone.

Wasiu gave the commendation during a two-day retreat with the theme: “Innovative Water Transportation for 21st century Economy” held in Lagos on Saturday.

He also gave full commendations to the ferry service for already having a fleet of 20 in two years of its operation.

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Wasiu urged Lagferry management to engage in continuous training of …

2023 Nigeria Sliding Towards Failed State, Tambuwal Cries Out

Religious Riots: Tambuwal Slams 24 Hours Curfew In Sokoto

May 15, 2022 12:04 pm

As things got heated up in Sokoto State yesterday, Governor Aminu Tambuwal was forced to impose a 24 hours curfew to contain the rising protests across township streets over alleged religious blasphemy and the death of Deborah Samuel, a student of one of the Colleges of Education in the State who was recently lynched for blasphemy.

Governor Tambuwal, in a broadcast had beckoned on the people to remain indoors as security operatives were being deployed to safeguard lives and properties.

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The protests were caused by an alleged religious blasphemy …

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

May 15, 2022 11:57 am

The 8th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) awards which was held has surely proven its mettle as it was all glitz and glamour at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos where it was hosted.

Popular TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu; TV personality, Uti Nwachukwu and Popular On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa and Ghanian actress, Sika Osei, were on the red carpets talking to celebrities about their choice of outfits.

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The AMVCA red carpet started with John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multichoice reading …

Buhari Signs Money Laundering, Terrorism Bills Into Law

MINILS Introduces Fresh Strategic Plan For Buhari

May 15, 2022 11:46 am

As the race for the 2023 change in power intensifies, the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), llorin, has announced that it has prepared its maiden strategic plan for unveiling by President Muhammadu Buhari in the last quarter of 2022.

The Director-General of the institute, Mr Issa Aremu made this statement on Saturday in Ilorin during a news conference organised to kick-start programmes for the institute’s 40th anniversary.

According to him, the presidential unveiling will precede public presentation of the institute’s roadmap aimed at repositioning it for efficient and effective service delivery. He also noted that though …

26-Year-Old Butchered By Cultists In Lagos

26-Year-Old Butchered By Cultists In Lagos

May 15, 2022 7:40 am

There was a bloody clash between some suspected rival cult groups at Ganho compound in Badagry, Lagos which saw to the death of a 26-year-old man, Yusuf Tijani on Saturday.

Reliable sources had revealed to newsmen that Tijani, who was identified as a member of Eiye confraternity, was shot dead by a group of young boys numbering six whose ages fall between 20 years and 25 years from rivalry Aiye confraternity on May 12, around 6p.m.

According to the source, the group chased Tijani to a compound in Ganho in Badagry, shot him thrice and walked away.

“The Police from

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Catholic Masses In Sokoto Suspended Further Notice – Kukah

Catholic Masses In Sokoto Suspended Till Further Notice –Kukah

May 15, 2022 2:22 am

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah, on Saturday disclosed that all Masses in Sokoto metropolis have been suspended until the curfew which has was imposed by the State Government is lifted.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 24-hour curfew was imposed after protests rocked parts of Sokoto city over the detention of two persons linked to the gruesome killing of Deborah Samuel.

In a statement sent to Channels Television, Kukah called for calm and commended Governor Aminu Tambuwal for acting promptly by declaring the curfew.

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2023 I'll End Banditry In 6 Months As President, Wike Vows

2023: I’ll End Banditry In 6 Months As President, Wike Vows

May 15, 2022 2:19 am

The Governor of Rivers State and a presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Nyesom Wike, has vowed to stamp out banditry in the first six months of his presidency.

The governor pledged that if elected president, his administration would provide the logistics and gadgets necessary for the security agencies to expeditiously end banditry in the country.

Governor Wike made these promises when he spoke at a meeting in Abeokuta with PDP delegates from Ogun State on this month’s presidential primary of the party, saying he would prioritise the protection of life and property of every …

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