Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed when the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port will end. During an inspection visit to the Port by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and other government agencies including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC), and the Nigerian Maritime Administrative and Safety Agency…
A fake Medical Doctor has been sentenced to four years in prison by a Magistrate Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Recall that the convict, Akpoviri Vincent Jimmy was arrested in June after a prompt by Tobis Clinic where he was found to have impersonated one Dr. Charles Umeh, a medical doctor in Taraba State. …
House of Representatives member, Olusegun Odebunmi who is behind the controversial bills seeking amendment of laws establishing the NBC and the NPC, has disclosed that they have been suspended. Recall that the bills seeking to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) and the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Acts has been described as “draconian and an attempt to stifle free speech…
Singer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has said he does not believe in one Nigeria. In a chat with The Nation, the 70-year-old singer said his submission is as a result of the current happenings in the country, which have continued to reoccur over the last four decades. “No, I don’t (believe in one Nigeria)…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested sixteen suspected cultists in Lapai Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 13, said the suspected members of Black Axe cult group were arrested at Gwaranyo lodge, state low cost area of…
The Imo State Police Command has smashed drug distribution syndicates, arrested a drug baron, teenage girl and recovered substance suspected to be cocaine valued at 150,000000.00. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Mike Abattam, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 12, said the arrest followed a ceaseless raids on IPOB/ ESN Camps all over…
President Buhari will tonight Tuesday, July 13, host the 109 Senators of the National Assembly to a dinner at 8pm. The scheduled meeting between members of the upper chamber and President Buhari was conveyed in a letter received from the State House and read during plenary by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday. …
A couple has been abducted at Ukya Sabo community in Toto local government area of Nasarawa state. An eyewitness identified simply as Samuel, told Daily Trust that Yohana Isheme and his wife, Noami Yohana were abducted around 1am on Saturday July 11. He said the kidnappers who invaded the community in large numbers with sophisticated weapons, positioned themselves at…
Big Brother Naija star, Prince Nelson Enwerem has reacted to being called a ‘rapist’ by a Twitter user. Prince who noted that he ‘endured many tweets’ without saying anything, stated that being called a rapist is wrong. Advising his fans not to curse other housemates and their families, the reality show star also…
Singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan, has died. A statement released by his family says he died on July 11 after a long battle with throat cancer. The singer is survived by his wife and three children. See the press statement from his family below
