My 48-hour ordeal in France over Nigeria’s COVID-19 permit – Soyinka

Gbenga Adeniji 29 October 2021 Kindly share this story:  Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Thursday said he was prevented from boarding at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, for failing to obtain what the airline staff described as a ‘permit to travel’ to Nigeria. Soyinka spoke in Lagos on the theme, […]

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Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed

Eniola Akinkuotu 29 October 2021 Kindly share this story: The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the fact that bandits are imposing levies on communities does not mean they have taken control. Mohammed said this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to an article by The Economist magazine titled, ‘Insurgency, secessionism […]

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Secondus suit’s ruling: Uncertainty reigns as 3,600 delegates arrive in Abuja for PDP convention

Eniola Akinkuotu, John Alechenu, Dennis Naku, Ada Wodu and Chima Azubuike 29 October 2021 Kindly share this story: Some of the 3,600 delegates expected for the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party have started arriving in Abuja, the nation’s capital. One of our correspondents, who visited the Eagle Square, venue of the event, on […]

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After 48hrs, eNaira app removed from Google Store amid criticism

Eniola Akinkuotu, Nike Popoola, Temitayo Jaiyeola and Amarachi Orjiude 28 October 2021 Kindly share this story:  The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will not bear any liability for any interruption, loss of revenue or loss of services arising from the use of the eNaira website. This is just as the eNaira speed wallet […]

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CAPACITY BUILDING, IMPETUS TO SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE IN A DEMOCRATIC SETTING – ONDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER.

The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Oleyelogun Bamidele David has identified capacity building as arequisite ingredient in the sustenance of the current democratic culture in Nigeria. Oleyelogun was speaking in Owo, at a capacity building workshop organised for Honourable Members of the Assembly. In a keynote address, the Speaker observed that the […]

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ARREST GUMI FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SABOTAGE NOW…..SNF TO BUHARI

The Southern Nigeria Frontier SNF, is appalled by the recent statement credited to controversial Islamic Cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, where he claimed, that there would be a ‘big price’ if the Terrorists currently rampaging the various parts of the country, particularly the Northwest, are so designated as Terrorists, against the tag of Bandits, that they […]

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WOMEN IN OGUN WEST SING DISTINGUISHED SENATOR TOLU ODEBIYI’S PRAISES

The women of Ogun West in their numbers have spoken highly of their son, Sen. Tolu Odebiyi who represents them in the Senate. Making the commendation after completing their skills acquisition and empowerment training which covered the Women and vulnerable artisans in Ogun West Senatorial District facilitated by Sen. Tolu Odebiyi in conjunction with the […]

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BRECAN Wins Best Cancer NGO in Nigeria Award

•Journey Has Been Boisterous, Attracted National, International acclaim, Founder Says The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) has emerged as the Best Cancer NGO in Nigeria for the year 2021. The association, Tuesday, was singled out for the prestigious award given by the Federal Ministry of Health in recognition of its strides in the fight […]

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Hon. Olubunmi Ademosu Begins Final Burial Rites for Late Mother Today.

Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Public and Inter-Governmental Relations, Hon. Olubunmi Ademosu has started the final burial ceremony of her late mother, Mrs. Flora Ajibike Ojelabi who passed away on to glory on the 25th of September 2021. Burial Arrangements are as follow, commendation service at the Archbishop Vining Cathedral, Oba Adejobi Street, […]

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