Tinubu Has Failed on Edo Election – Ikimi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Has Failed on Edo Election – Ikimi

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 17, 2020

A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tom Ikimi has said  Bola Tinubu’s efforts on the upcoming Edo election which comes up on Saturday will be futile. He made the statement on Tuesday while speaking at the mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin, Edo state capital. Ikimi who is also the former minister of foreign affairs urged Tinubu  to mind his business, saying Edo his cash-laden bullion vans cannot...

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FG Promises to Ensure Just Treatments for Nigerian Traders in Ghana

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaFG Promises to Ensure Just Treatments for Nigerian Traders in Ghana

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 17, 2020

The Federal Government has assured Nigerian traders affected by the Ghanaian crisis will be justly treated, notwithstanding the seeming delay in resolving their concerns regarding some stiff business regulations imposed on them. The vice president, Yemi Osinbajo gave the assurance on Tuesday evening during a meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in the West African country. “I will certainly convey the depth of your grievances to the President. I am sure that he will...

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Oyo Tertiary Institutions To Reopen September 28

CoronavirusEducationNewsOyo Tertiary Institutions To Reopen September 28

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 16, 2020

The Oyo state government has ordered all public and private tertiary institutions to reopen on September 28. In a statement, the state Commissioner of Education, Olasunkanmi Olaleye said students are to follow the revised guidelines discourages and approve certain actions and decisions. The state had earlier scheduled September 21 as the resumption date for primary and secondary schools. According to the commissioner, schools within the state will operate morning and afternoon shifts for primary and...

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Sanwo-Olu, Amaechi Visit Train Accident Scene in Oshodi

NewsSanwo-Olu, Amaechi Visit Train Accident Scene in Oshodi

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 16, 2020

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday visited the scene of the fatal accident involving a commuter train and two vehicles. Two persons reportedly died in the Monday accident, which occurred along the driveway into the Nigerian Army Shopping Arena in Oshodi. The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, was in company with the governor during the on-the-spot assessment of the scene. The accident victims, a father and son, were said to be driving...

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438 Covid19 Active Cases Avoid Treatment in Lagos

CoronavirusNews438 Covid19 Active Cases Avoid Treatment in Lagos

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 15, 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has said 438 active cases of COVID-19 in Lagos communities are yet to visit care centres for treatment. The commission disclosed  this in a tweet  which provided the  state’s COVID-19 update for Sept.12 “483 active cases in communities are yet to turn open for admission in #COVID19Lagos care centres,” the tweet read. Mr. Abayomi said that 48 persons tested positive for the infection out of a...

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Alcohol in Sachets and Small Volume PET Will Not be Registered – NAFDAC

FoodHealthNewsAlcohol in Sachets and Small Volume PET Will Not be Registered – NAFDAC

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 14, 2020

The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control  (NAFDAC)  has moved to phase out the registration of alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this in a statement. According to her, the uncontrolled access and availability of high concentration alcohol in sachet and small volume PET or glass bottles contribute to substance and alcohol abuse in Nigeria. Mojisola noted that NAFDAC and the ministry of health reached...

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National Assembly Postpones Resumption of Plenary Sessions

NewsPoliticsNational Assembly Postpones Resumption of Plenary Sessions

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 14, 2020

The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks. In a statement, the assembly Acting Clerk, Arch. Olatunde Ojo  disclosed that The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Arc. Olatunde Ojo, in a statement, said  Tuesday, 29th September has been fixed as the new resumption date. It would be recalled that the Senate and the House of Representatives had earlier adjourned plenary sessions on September 15 in July to enable lawmakers...

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Lagos Primary, Secondary Schools to Resume September 21

CoronavirusEducationNewsLagos Primary, Secondary Schools to Resume September 21

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 14, 2020

The Lagos state government has instructed all public and private schools to begin the 2020/2021 academic session on September 21. Mr. Kayode Abayomi, the state Head of Public Affairs, in a statement on Sunday, said the state would adopt a phased approach in reopening public schools. He noted that while all classes in private primary and secondary schools are permitted to resume, only JSS 3 and SS2 students in public schools will return to classes....

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We Are Not Part of Any Planned Protest in the Southwest – NANS

EconomyNewsNigeriaWe Are Not Part of Any Planned Protest in the Southwest – NANS

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 13, 2020

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it has nothing to do with the protest planned by the alleged SouthWest Zone D chapter of the association over the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff. Mr Azeez Adeyemi, the National Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Describing the  Kappo Olawale­­­­  -led group has impostors, he noted that the students had given the Federal government a five-day ultimatum...

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Falana Writes Presidential Panel, Warns Against Termination of Forgery Charges

CorruptionNewsFalana Writes Presidential Panel, Warns Against Termination of Forgery Charges

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 8, 2020

Femi Falana, a human right lawyer warns the Presidential Panel investigating allegations of corruption against Ibrahim Magu, against recommending the termination of forgery charges against a businessman from the Republic of Benin, Granhoue Sourou Nazaire. In a letter to the Ayo Salami led panel dated September 4, 2020, Falana said one Gnahouse Sonrou Nazaire, a Benin Republic national who is standing trial at the Lagos state high court, petitioned the panel that he was accused...

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