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BREAKING: Governors divided over state police at meeting with Buhari
State governors are divided over the controversial issue of state and local government police. A meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state chief executives just ended at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, told State House Correspondents that though state police…
Bomb explosion kills three in Imo – Police
The Imo State Police has confirmed the death of three persons, who were killed when an ordnance UXO exploded at a dumpsite. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, the incident happened at Eziorsu community in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. He said the deceased were at a scrap site in the area…
Kizz Daniel releases new song, ‘Eko’
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has released his long-anticipated new song ‘ Eko’ The Afrobeat singer made this announcement on his Instagram handle @iamkizzdaniel, where he dropped the following message, “Sakimakoparikaka !!! “EKO” audio out now !!!! ?? #EKO The 25 – year- old singer decided to post it on the Instagram…
NBC’s punishment against AIT too harsh, says Ajulo
A Constitutional lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has joined other Nigerians in condemning the punishment meted to DAAR Communication, owner of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM by the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), saying it was too harsh. Ajulo said on Friday in Abuja that there were other punishments that could be employed by NBC…
Buhari, governors, security chiefs meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with state governors and security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting will dwell on security situation in the country among other issues. It was attended by current and immediate past state governors of all the political parties. The meeting started around 11.01am when President…
APC NWC sets up committee to investigate Shuaibu’s allegations against Oshiomole
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate allegations leveled by Sen. Lawal Shuaibu, its Deputy National Chairman North, against Mr Adams Oshiomole, the party’s National Chairman. Malam Lanre Isa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary made this known in a statement issued on Thursday night in…
Super Eagles battle-ready for Warriors in Asaba
Three–time champions Nigeria have a full house in Asaba, Delta State ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations send-forth friendly against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Since qualifying for this year’s AFCON finals following a 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Johannebsurg in November 2018, the Super Eagles have played two friendlies. This…
OGUN GOVERNOR APPOINTS SOMORIN AS CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
The Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Mr Sunday Olakunle Somorin as his Chief Press Secretary. Currently pursuing his PhD in Communications at the University of Technology Sydney Australia, Mr Olakunle Somorin, holds a B.Ed (Hons) degree in English from the University of Port Harcourt and a Masters Degree in International Affairs &…
ADRON HOMES SURPRISES 7 STAFF WITH DUBAI HOLIDAY TRIP
Adron Homes and Properties has taken a step further to homes shortly after visiting ten topnotch staffs, Barbie Azigodie, Uche Jerome, Chidinma Ajaero and seven others in their various offices to announce them as qualifiers in the ongoing “Adron Incredible Dubai Activated“. This time around, the people visited were Mathew Oloruntoba, Wunmi Oni and Jide…
Buhari felicitates with Pastor Kumuyi at 78
Nigeria’s number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted Pastor W.F. Kumuyi as the cleric turns 78. President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Pastor William Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church as he turns 78 years. Buhari in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja…
Breaking: NBC suspends AIT, Raypower until further notice
The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has suspended the license of Daar Communications PLC. The Director General of the NBC, Modibbo Kawu stated this Thursday evening while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said Daar communications have turned themselves into a bad example of what a broadcast station should be. AIT and Raypower stations are owned by…
Obamas sign deal to produce podcasts for Spotify
Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground has signed a deal with Spotify to create a series of podcasts for the music streaming service, which is seeking to diversify its content. “We’re excited… because podcasts offer an extraordinary opportunity to foster productive dialogue, make people smile and make people think, and, hopefully, bring…
Sanwo-Olu swears in SSG, Chief of Staff, others
Gov. Babjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday swore in Mrs Folasade Jaji, as Secretary to the State Government as well as Mr Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff. Sanwo-Olu also swore in Gboyega Soyannwo as Deputy Chief of Staff and charged the appointees to hit the ground running to justify the trust reposed in…
Trump says relations with Macron ‘outstanding’
US President Donald Trump admitted that there had been past difficulties in his relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, but said: “right now it’s outstanding”. “It’s been good sometimes and sometimes it hasn’t been, but right now it’s outstanding. So the relationship that we’ve had together has been really terrific and I appreciate…
Hazard set to complete Real Madrid move as Chelsea accept £88m offer
The Belgium international will swap Stamford Bridge for Santiago Bernabeu after a deal was finally struck between the two clubs Chelsea have accepted a bid of €100 million (£88m/$112m) for forward Eden Hazard from Real Madrid, though the total cost could rise to €140m (£124m/$146m) with add-ons. Goal can confirm the two clubs have come…
Breaking: Senator Goje endorses Lawan for senate President
ABUJA – SENATOR Danjuma Goje has withdrawn from Senate Presidency election expected to hold on June 11 and endorsed the Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan for the position. Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state disclosed this after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential villa Abuja. Ahmad Lawan Governor el-Rufai was in…
LUTH doctors to begin strike June 7
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has announced that resident doctors and house officers will commence total and indefinite strike on Friday, June 7. In a communiqué issued after an emergency general meeting on Monday, the proposed day for the commencement of the strike, ARD said it had reviewed the…
AKEREDOLU SACKED US PREMATURELY TO INSTALL KINSMAN AS HOS – ONDO PERMANENT SECRETARIES
The Governor of Ondo State, Olawarotimi Akeredolu, has allegedly sacked nine permanent secretaries from the state civil service. According to the affected senior civil servants, the letter came to them with shock. They argued that they have not spent up to the mandatory 35 years in service and as well they are yet to attain…
BUHARI GOVT REVOKES SIX OIL LICENCES, GIVES REASONS
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has revoked the oil mining licences, OML, granted five companies. DPR also revoked one oil prospecting licences, OPL. The revocation of oil licences was contained in a public notice issued on Thursday. DPR explained that the revocation was based on a presidential directive to “recover legacy debts” owed by…
Guru Maharaji to Buhari: Appoint me special adviser to oversee petroleum, other ministries
The founder of the One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaji, Tuesday called on President Muhammed Buhari to appoint him as his ‘spiritual adviser.’ He said this has become necessary because other religious groups and their leaders have failed. Maharaj ji made the request during a press conference to mark the 26 years ‘Anniversary Celebrations of…