The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has warned against politicizing the killing of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, in Imo state on Sunday, May 30. In a statement released by its chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state, the governors condemned the killing, describing it as unfortunate and a criminal act that must be condemned and…
Governor Darius Ishaku has said that Nigeria is dangerously sliding into anarchy and becoming a failed state due to increased insecurity. Ishaku who said this while being interviewed by journalists to mark his sixth year in office, said the increasing spate of insecurity across the country and the inability of the military and other security agencies…
Sergio Aguero has completed a move to Barcelona after his exit from Manchester City, the Spanish club have announced. The Argentina International left Manchester City following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season and has joined Ronald Koeman’s side on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season. …
Abdulqadir Maigari has been removed as village head of Muye by Lapai Emirate Council in Niger State. Secretary of the emirate, Ibrahim Sheikh in a statement released on Monday May 31 said the dismissal took effect from May 25, 2021. Sheikh who disclosed that the emirate had written to Niger State Ministry of Local…
Actress Rita Dominic has expressed her concerns about the current state of the nation. In a tweet posted today May 31, Rita said everyone is watching Nigeria slip into anarchy. Her tweet reads ”I am afraid that we are watching Nigeria slip into anarchy. It is surreal. Our elected officials need to work harder to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that the agency generated N799 billion revenue between January and May 2021. The Public Relations Officer of the agent, Mr Joseph Attah, disclosed this on Monday, May 31, while addressing newsmen in Abuja. According to Attah, the revenue was higher compared with what was realised in the same…
100 students of College of Health Sciences and Technology in Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state, have been hospitalized after reportedly inhaling chemicals used for a fumigation exercise in the institution. The Ekiti ministry of health which confirmed this, said 100 students were hospitalized on Wednesday May 26 but some of them were later discharged after receiving treatment. …
Four suspected notorious land grabbers have been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command while unleashing violence on the people of Babaode-Onibuku community in Ado odo Ota local government area of Ogun state. A statement released by DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, says the suspects, Najimu Ojumola 42yrs, Monday…
European football governing body, UEFA have confirmed that AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been fined €50,000 for his involvement in a betting company, with his club also fining him €25,000. The Swedish star, owns a 10 per cent stake in Bethard, a Malta-based gambling website and it is against the rules of UEFA to have…
Peter Timothy Igbifa, President of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has regained freedom after being “abducted” while on his way to the airport for a trip to Abuja. Igbifa was declared missing, a day to the the mass protest the youth body declared over President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay in constituting a substantive board for the…
