Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has revealed that the Buhari-led federal government printed additional 50 to 60 billion Naira for states to share last month. The Edo state Governor who also disclosed that the money the country has borrowed will be in excess of 15 to 16 trillion by the end of 2021, expressed fear…
The Lagos state government has eased the restrictions on social and event centres. In the new guidelines released today April 9 by Uzamat Akinbile Yusuff, the commissioner for tourism, arts and culture, the state government pegged the occupancy limit for event centres at 500 while social events can now have up to 200 people at…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Bruno Iwuoha, has died after losing a protracted battle with diabetes and blindness. He was aged 68. He died at the National Hospital Abuja in the early of today Saturday, April 10. The Abia-state born actor had been in coma for about three weeks before giving up. His body has been deposited…
South African superstar rapper, Nasty C has said that he will stop making music when he makes $1 billion (R14.5 billion). In an interview with Sizwe Dhlomo, the rapper talked about how his approach to music has changed and how he thinks he could have done better in his rap career. The 24-year-old also talked…
Some police officers have been deployed to guard Ama Awusa, a settlement dominated by northerners in Owerri, Imo State capital. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Hope Uzodimma on Gender and Vulnerable Persons (men), Sulaiman Ibrahim Sulaiman told Daily Trust that adequate security had been provided to prevent further attacks in the state. Sulaiman who said the people have…
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that even if his own son were to be kidnapped by suspected bandits, he will not pay any ransom for his release. The governor who has consistently kicked against negotiations with bandits terrorizing the nation, said this during a radio interview on Friday April 9. When asked if his…
A Zimbabwean policeman identified as Phinias Shava has been arrested and arraigned in court for allegedly raping a woman in a police station. The 31-year-old police officer who is stationed at Hillside Police Station, was arraigned in court on a two count charge bordering on rape. A prosecutor revealed that the alleged crime occured when…
Nigerian gay rights activist, Bis Alimi, has said he was born gay, adding that religion was forced on him. According to him, he was taught religion and can unlearn religion. But as for his sexual orientation, he said he was born gay, and even in death, he will be gay. Read his post below.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has outlined the need for security forces to take the war to the bandits and recover forests where they are occupying. According to the Kaduna state Governor, bandits are at war with Nigeria and are challenging the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. In his speech at a town hall meeting on national security…
Social media posts paying tribute to DMX broke out on Thursday night, stating that the American rapper passed away at the age of 50 after being taken off life support. Comedian and actress, Luenell, also helped fuel the rumours when she posted to her stories that her friend was “gone” following his hospitalization for a reported drug overdose…
