July 21, 2022

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

July 21, 2022 5:11 pm

In a bid to curb terrorism and insecurity following some of the continued activities of terrorist figures in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria considering the directive to stamp a ban on the use of commercial motorcycles known as Okada, and other forms of mining activities in the country.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, had noted that the measure would cut off funding of terrorists and bandits in Nigeria.

Malami had made this assertion while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, after a meeting of the …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

July 21, 2022 5:10 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom in while reacting to her loss has described the death of veteran actress, Ada Ameh as a monumental pain and loss to the country, the state and especially the African entertainment industry.

“In Ada Ameh, Benue State has lost an Amazon of inestimable value. Through her personal commitment and industry, she promoted the rich culture and tradition of the state at the global stage”, Ortom lamented.

Read Also: How Ada Ameh Slumped, Died In Delta State Hospital

He stated that Ada’s exit has created a huge vacuum in Benue State especially in the entertainment …

Gov. Akeredolu Laments Over Abandoned Projects In Nigeria

Double Salaries: Gov Akeredolu Laments Over Losing ₦400m

July 21, 2022 3:55 pm

The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has vented over the rising spate of ghost workers and double salary recipients while directing the Head of Service in the State to make sure that they dismiss officers who are receiving double salaries from the state payroll.

Governor Akeredolu had also given the directive while he was receiving the scheduled report of the Committee for Verification, Scrutinization, and Clean-up of the State Payroll.

The Governor, who had voiced out his suspecion that the State Payroll including some of the salaries and pensions had been compromised had also set up a seven-member …

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

Rivers APC Expresses Joy At The Exit Of Sen. Magnus Abe

July 21, 2022 3:53 pm

The Rivers chapter of All Progressives Congress has without mincing words announced that it considered the formal exit of one of its chieftains, Senator Magnus Abe and his associates from its ranks as a good riddance for the State chapter of the party.

The party had stated this at a Press Conference which had been addressed by Chris Finebone, its Rivers State Publicity Secretary in reaction to the formal resignation of Magnus Abe and some of the other members of his faction from the group.

Read Also: I’ve Left APC But Still Support Bola Tinubu – Magnus Abe

According to …

Illegal Conversion Of Currency: CBN Makes More Clarifications

Illegal Conversion Of Currency: CBN Makes More Clarifications

July 21, 2022 11:39 am

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) finally come out to give better clarifications on the recent warning against converting the naira to foreign exchange, for political purposes.

The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, had, at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting briefing made an open warning to Nigerians against converting the Nigerian Naira to foreign exchange, for electioneering purposes.

Read Also: MPC: CBN Shoots Up Benchmark Interest Rate To 14%

Following the directive by the Governor, there had been speculations in the social space that the CBN may clamp down on genuine businesses in its bid to stop politicians.

But the …

‘Fake Bishop’ Who Attended APC's VP Unveiling Unmasked

‘Fake Bishop’ Who Attended APC VP Unveiling Unmasked

July 21, 2022 11:36 am

As controversies mounting the recent unveiling of the APC Vice Presidential candidate, one of the ‘Ordained Bishops’ who had been billed to attend the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the running mate to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s All Progressive Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim Presidential ticket has been unmasked after some minor investigations.

The APC/ Tinubu/Shetima Ordained “Bishop” has been identified as Ambassador Prince Ugokwe who had made some unconfirmed claims to be the Founder, President and the General Overseer (GO) of Muslim-Christian Foundation Church.

Read Also: Shettima: North-East Group Vows To Work Against Tinubu, APC

Ambassador Ugokwe is also the General Overseer …

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

Insecurity: President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting

July 21, 2022 11:31 am

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, presided over another scheduled National Security Council meeting.

The meeting had been held at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.

Read Also: ASUU: Buhari Slams 2 Weeks Ultimatum On Education Minister

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to Buhari, disclosed this in a tweet via his Twitter handle.

He tweeted: “Security briefing currently holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.”

In attendance are Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; and the Chief of Air Staff, …

Marburg Virus NCDC On High Alert As 2nd Case Appears In Ghana

Marburg Virus: NCDC On High Alert As 2nd Case Appears In Ghana

July 21, 2022 5:34 am

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that it has raised its surveillance bar following a second incident of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) which was detected in Ghana.

It explained that MVD is another example of a zoonosis such as Lassa Fever and it causes a rare, highly infectious disease and severe haemorrhage fever in humans and non-human primates just like the Ebola virus, and currently has no treatment or vaccines.

NCDC confirmed that it spreads in humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected person, contaminated materials and surfaces, and it can access the …

2023 Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

2023: Why I Must Win Presidential Election, Tinubu Opens Up

July 21, 2022 5:28 am

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has opened up on the real reasons why he believes that he must win the 2023 election.

Tinubu asserted he will have to win the presidential election because he needs to create jobs.

He went on to assure that his victory would bring about quality education for Nigerians and the elimination of poverty.

The APC presidential candidate spoke on Wednesday while unveiling Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Read Also: I’ve Left APC But Still Support Bola Tinubu – Magnus Abe

Tinubu said his victory would eliminate religious …

High Treason Zelenskyy Moves To Arrest ‘Spies

High Treason: Zelenskyy Moves To Arrest ‘Spies’

July 21, 2022 5:19 am

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s shocking removal of two top law enforcement officials has revealed another front in the conflict closer to home — against spies and Kremlin sympathisers even as the Ukrainian army is putting up intense frontal resistance against Russian forces.

It is unprecedented since the invasion began that he fired prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova and SBU security chief Ivan Bakanov, both of whom were friends of President Zelenskyy from their youth.

Zelenskyy chastised the pair for failing to stop Russian spies’ and collaborators’ operations in Ukraine when the judgement was announced on Sunday and ratified by parliament on Tuesday.…

Why Ngige Was Asked To Quit ASUU Negotiation Team –Presidency

Why Ngige Was Asked To Quit ASUU Negotiation Team –Presidency

July 21, 2022 5:08 am

The Presidency clarified that there was no time President Muhammadu Buhari gave an ultimatum to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and others in the country’s public universities.

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday while giving an insight into discussions at the meeting held the previous day.

He said Adamu requested that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, hands off the negotiation to allow him conclude what he had started …

I Suffered Depression After My Husband Took A 2nd Wife – May

I Suffered Depression After My Husband Took A 2nd Wife – May

July 21, 2022 5:01 am

The first wife to popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has revealed how she battled serious depression after her husband publicly took a second wife a few months ago.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Edochie’s second marriage had caused controversy online after he embraced polygamy, announcing the birth of his son with his second wife.

The actor and his second wife, Judy Austin had worked together on several movies which brought their attention to Nigerians.

His decision was widely criticised, however, the actor who has turned politician insisted that his first wife still remains number one.

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