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Jibrin recalls relationship with APC Chairman
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, has congratulated Senator Abdullahi Adamu on his election as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin used the congratulatory message to recall his relationship with the new APC national chairman which dated back to years. He described the former Nasarawa State governor as his mentor in the…
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Adeyinka Grandson jailed in UK for inciting ethnic hate in Nigeria
London-based and self-acclaimed Yoruba irrendist, Adeyinka Shoyemi popularly called Adeyinka Grandson on social media has been jailed for 4.5 years by a UK Court for stirring up ethnic hate and division in Nigeria. Adeyinka Shoyemi, 45, of Powis Terrace in Notting Hill, first came to the attention of counter-terror police in March 2019 after members of the public tipped them…
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Minister of Power urges Siemens to fast track equipment delivery on Presidential Power Initiative
Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu has called on Siemens Energy to fast track the delivery of the mobile substations and transformers which were ordered in December 2021. The minister said this when he met with President/CEO, Dr Christian Bruch at the Siemens Energy Headquarters in Berlin on Friday. The meeting was held on the sideline of the Berlin Energy Transition…
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Ayu autocratic, wants to render the Yoruba race inconsequential, Lagos PDP elders allege
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have accused the national chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu of trying to destabilise the party in the state. In a statement signed on their behalf by Dr Remi Akintoye, Senator Kofo Akerele-Bucknor and Chief Mrs. Onikepo-Oshodi, the leaders accused Ayu of upholding the state congress despite a court order…
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How armed robbers raped me – Elvina Ibru
Elvina Ibru, the Nigerian actress and on-air-personality (OAP) has revealed how she was raped in her boyfriend’s apartment in Lagos. The entertainer spoke of the “unfortunate” experience when she sat down with Chude Jideonwo on his television show, ‘With Chude’ Elvina said at the time, she was in a relationship with someone who did not have an apartment of his…
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Russia not turning off gas taps, buyers have weeks for rouble pay
Buyers of Russian gas have weeks to pay for supplies in roubles, the Kremlin has said, adding that Moscow will not turn off the taps on Friday. President Vladimir Putin signed an order on Thursday saying countries deemed hostile – those that have imposed sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine – should pay from April 1 for gas…
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Discharge your duties with decorum, civility, LASTMA GM charges officers
General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba has charged officers to discharge their duties with civility and decorum. The GM was reacting to a video trending online where a LASTMA officer, Alabi Olanipekun was seen assaulting an alleged traffic offender within the yard of the agency at Ilasan. A statement by LASTMA Asst. Director, Public…
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FIFA didn’t ban Abuja stadium after fans’ violence in Ghana game – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation says FIFA has not banned the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja after fans went on rampage destroying things in the stadium following the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup playoffs on Tuesday. The NFF in a statement by the communications department on Friday, described the reports as fake news. “We are alarmed…
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Davido features in 2022 World Cup soundtrack
Nigerian musician Davido is among the artists featured in the official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year. FIFA announced this via a statement published on their website on Friday, saying the song titled Hayya Hayya (Better Together) was the first of the select singles for the tournament. “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack…
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LAWMA charges LCDAs on waste sorting
Flourish Alonge Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni has urged residents to embrace the system of containerisation and waste sorting from source, to preserve the environment from decadence, as the rains set in. Mr. Odunmobi made the call on Thursday during the stakeholders’ meeting which took place at Ayobo Ipaja and Mosan Okunola LCDAs, as…
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