Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has backed Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola’s comment of zoning being respected by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Appearing on a Channels Television programme, Amaechi was asked if the All Progressives Congress (APC) will consider giving the south-east a chance for the presidency in 2023. Responding to this, Amaechi who stated that zoning…
An atheist has advised Nigerians to stop praying and start using their brains instead. Chris Uzor, an atheist, said time spent praying is time not used in thinking. He wrote on Facebook: “Dear Nigerians: for every minute you pray, you waste ten minutes not using your brain. Solution: stop praying and start using your brain to…
Two suspected armed robbers were gunned down during a shoot out with the police in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Odiko MacDon, who confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, November 27, said that a distress call was received about an ongoing armed robbery operation…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has stated that CNN has been unsettled since the federal government’s letter against the cable network’s investigative report on the Lekki shootings. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting with members of Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja on Friday, November 27, the Minister warned broadcast stations against using unverified materials. Lai Mohammed disclosed…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said it is no longer sustainable for the Federal Government to bear the tariff shortfalls in the power sector. Buhari said this on Thursday, Nov 26, at the inauguration of Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-Distribution (SCADA) Management System Centre in Lagos. Buhari, represented by the Minister of Power, Mr…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed, says going forward the force will never allow another type of #EndSARS protest again. The police chief stated this when he spoke at a meeting with commissioners of police in Abuja today November27. He said the force is ready to face anyone who organises or participates in such protests across…
Nigerian Talented singer, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, and other prominent acts have been nominated at the 2020 MOBO awards. The 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards is scheduled to hold online on Wednesday, December 9, via YouTube from 7 PM GMT, while the main broadcast will go out on BBC One at 10.45…
L.A.X unveils the album artwork and tracklist for his soon to drop album titled “Zaza Vibes” . L.A.X who signed his first major-label deal with Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment in 2013 is finally ready to dish out his first studio album. The 12-tracks body of work features Peruzzi, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Simi, Timiboi and…
Nigerian Talented singers, Burna Boy, and Wizkid have bagged nominations at the 2021 Grammy award show. Burna who was nominated at the last Grammys for the Best Global Music Album but lost to legendary singer Angelique Kidjo was nominated for the same award. Burna Boy’s “Twice As Tall” was nominated alongside other singers Antibalas, Bebel…
The federal government of Nigeria has concluded plans to slash the levy to be paid on imported cars from 35 percent to five percent, according to a new bill to be presented to the national assembly. The bill which will come as a welcome development to Nigerians who have been financially impacted by a 2020 year…
