The Federal Government says the funds it has borrowed so far are justifiable because they are being used for the development of critical infrastructure that will benefit Nigerians The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this at the Obafemi Awolowo terminal end of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed and Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi embarked on inspection tour of the 156km modern rail...
The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested a human trafficking kingpin, Abubakar Habibu, in Daura Local Government Area of the state. This command’s spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, said in a statement in Kastina on Saturday that the suspect was arrested at a police checkpoint along Kongolom-Daura Road, Daura, on Aug. 11. According to him, the suspect has been on the wanted list of the command in connection with a case of human trafficking under...
Substitute Moussa Dembele struck twice as Olympique Lyonnais stunned Manchester City with a 3-1 victory on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The effort takes the French side to date with Bayern Munich. Lyon took the lead in the 24th minute with a fine finish from Maxwel Cornet, who spotted Ederson off his line and beat him with a low drive from the edge of the box. Manchester City drew...
The President-General, Asa Development Union (ADU), Dr. Onwubiko Dike, on Saturday decried the proposed relocation of the cattle market at Ogbor Hill, Aba to Obehie, Ukwa West Local Government Area. Dike spoke during a protest of Asa indigenous people of Ukwa West LGA, from Obehie-Akwete-Azumini-Ukanafun on the Aba-Port Harcourt highway which caused gridlocks in the area for hours. According to him, the peaceful protest is to make it clear that Ukwa people are not willing...
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to spread across the globe, Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has revealed that she had tested positive for the dread disease. The renowned actress took to her Instagram account @realomosexy to announce the development to her fans. The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she was currently in isolation and now getting better. “Hello All, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been.“Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have...
The presidency has described as “a publicity stunt”, the widely circulated reports alleging that former Speaker Umar Ghali Na’Abba has been invited by the Department of State Service over his alleged comments on President Muhammadu Buhari. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, urged the general public to ignore the claim. ”Our findings have revealed that Na’Abba’s invitation...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Saturday demolished 134 houses at Apo Akpmajenya indigenous community, to pave way for the construction of a major road network in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was coordinated by the FCT Task Force on City Sanitation, under the leadership of Mr Ikharo Attah. Briefing newsmen shortly after the exercise, Malam Muktar Galadima, the Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, explained that...
The newly installed Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, Kpawo Nomwe, Gillongo Diya on Saturday’s morning make the first appearance where he addressed his subjects. Reports say that this is his first official appearance after successful rites of passage on Friday. In his address, the new monarch thanked Kabe Bachama, Zeke of Hadiyo (kingmakers) for their patience and commitment throughout the period leading to his selection and the rites of our forebears, just as he...
The United Nations Security Council on Friday rejected a proposal by the United States that sought an indefinite extension of an arms embargo on Iran. Ambassador Dian Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the UN and President of the council for August, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the council’s meeting on the issue. Djani said China and Russia, two veto power holders in the 15-member council, voted against the US-sponsored resolution,...
Turkey on Friday said history will not forget and never forgive the “hypocritical behaviour” of the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to a deal with Israel to normalise relations. The Foreign Ministry said the Palestinian people and administration were right to react strongly against the agreement, which recasts the order of Middle East politics from the Palestinian issue to the fight against Iran. “History and the conscience of the region’s peoples will not forget and...
