Hon. Maria Edeko, Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has claimed that women selling herbal mixtures, commonly known as “agbo,” are acting as agents and distributors of hard drugs throughout society. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Esan North-East II made these allegations on Tuesday during a meeting with the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it would sanction airlines engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling. The Acting Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs/Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, on Tuesday, July 9. The NCAA warned the airlines to desist…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in eight federal Permanent Secretaries recently appointed to fill existing and impending vacant state and regional spaces. The President performed the swearing-in ceremony just before the commencement of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The brief swearing-in ceremony was anchored by the…
In a recent public event, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara took aim at Nyesom Wike and the lawmakers backing him, comparing their public displays to their private struggles. “They are delusional. They come to the media to dance but go behind to cry. They are gone,” Fubara declared, dismissing their antics. Fubara revealed…
Donald Trump has challenged President Joe Biden to an 18-hole golf match, following up on their debate discussions about golf last month. During an event at his Doral golf course in Miami, Trump proposed the challenge, reiterating his desire for another debate with Biden and referencing their golf abilities. Trump poked fun at Biden’s…
A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Endurance Japhet Gunat has d!ed seven months after her wedding. She passed away on Saturday, July 6 and will be laid to rest on Friday in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Her husband, Gunat Japhet posted her obituary on Facebook today. A Facebook user, Fuki Christian Daniel wrote: “It’s…
The House of Representatives has rejected the Samoa agreement, requesting the Federal Government to suspend its implementation until all controversial clauses are clarified. This decision came after the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Aliyu Sani Madaki (NNPP, Kano) and 80 others during the Plenary on Tuesday, July 9. …
Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. Man United boss Erik ten Hag has been hoping to get a deal to sign his former Ajax defender ahead of a potential summer transfer. Talks have been ongoing with Bayern Munich over a potential £43m deal. According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United…
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, stated on Monday, July 8, that the recent b0mbings in Gwoza and Pulka towns of Borno State’s Gwoza Local Government Area were intended to embarrass the government. During a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, General Musa assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of these…
On Tuesday, July 9, the House of Representatives passed for a second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to reserve additional seats for women in the state and National Assembly. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the bill had previously passed in the 9th House but failed to gain concurrence from both chambers,…
