The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement released today October 27, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithfuls both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion. He enjoined them…
The Nigeria Police Force and soldiers have arrested a number of people for vandalising and attempting to loot properties of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Some of the items that were carted away included mattresses, stationeries, boots and uniforms of potential corps members. Speaking at the NYSC Camp, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday,…
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq on Tuesday October 27 revealed that her ministry has disbursed over N6 billion to poor households in six out of the 14 local government areas of Zamfara under the 2020 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme. Speaking during the flag off of Grant for Rural Women…
The Plateau state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas. Governor Simon Lalong reportedly took the decision following an assessment of the security situation in Jos the Plateau State capital and the subsequent recommendation of the state security council. The new curfew allows movement between 6am and 12 midnight.…
The Bauchi State Government has set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate human rights abuses and police brutality in the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday October 27 by the Senior Special Assistant Media to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado. He said the panel was created following the protest by youth across…
Mr. Tade Ipadeola, the lawyer to former Managing Director of Alpha Beta Consulting firm, Dapo Apara has disclosed that court papers containing fraud charges filed against former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu and the tax consultancy firm were reportedly burnt after the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere was set on fire in the wake…
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu and his entire board of directors have resigned following increasing pressure from fans and his public fall-out with the club’s striker, Lionel Messi. Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was set to receive a vote of no confidence as fans tried to push for his removal. At a press conference on Tuesday…
A student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) was allegedly kidnapped on her way to Kogi state on Monday, October 26, and her kidnappers are asking for 100 million Naira. Adebayo Oluwatomiyin Oyiza, 18, is a 200 level Human Nutrition and Dietetic Student of AAU. According to friends of Oyiza, the teenager was kidnapped in Okene. They took to Twitter…
Talented Musician/Filmmaker/Speaker/Politician/Businessman/Minister/Philanthropist, Banky W after a long while off recording releases a brand new song titled “Talk And Do“. He teamed up with Living Music Icon, 2Baba, powerful female vocalist, Waje, powerful singer Timi Dakolo, Brookstone and Gospel Choir, LCGC to deliver this thoughtful track. The masterpiece produced by Masterkraft is a Call To Action…
Multi-talented fast rising Afrobeat newbie, African Artist and Music Producer, Omah Lay comes through with this thoughtful Hip-Hop Soul record titled “Hello Brother“. This song self-produced by Omah Lay is an assurance track of standing for your brother, not breaking the Bro Code. Notable Lyrics Nothing them do you wey go never touch you,Bad belle…