Dousing insinuations from various quarters that he will support candidates of other parties, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will support only All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates. By implication, the Nigerian president is throwing his full weight behind the APC presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Buhari said he remains a “disciplined soldier” of the Read More…
Day: 24 August 2022
German authorities seek ways to pry open fume-leaking hazardous container
The German authorities currently are on the lookout for ways to pry open a container leaking hazardous fumes from an industrial estate in the city of Mannheim. 16 police officers have sustained injuries from the leaking fumes “The operation is ongoing, but the situation is currently stable,” a spokesperson for the operation said. Adding that Read More…
21 ships discharge petroleum produce and other commodities at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that 21 ships arrived at Lagos ports and were discharging petroleum products, bulk wheat, general cargo, frozen fish, container, bulk gypsum and others. The authority said 16 other ships were expected to arrive at the ports between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2. It listed the expected items Read More…
NFF explains overstay of Falconets at Istanbul
Following the Falconets’ exit from the Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s team overstayed for 24 hours in Istanbul. The Falconets were en route to Abuja following a 0-2 loss to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals stage of the tournament. Fans began blaming the Federation Read More…
One Dead as Church, Oro Worshippers Clash in Lagos
An Oro traditional worshipper was allegedly killed in a clash with members of Truth and the Spirit Prophetic Church, Agege, Lagos state in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The traditional worshipper identified as Agboola Akeem and his group had invaded the church premises while celebrating their festival. According to reports, a fight broke out Read More…
VP Osinbajo physically present at FEC meeting
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo had undergone a surgical operation on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. The vice president was later discharged on July 25 after successful surgery and recovery. On Aug. Read More…
Players from 15 states expected as maiden LMK Badminton Championship gets underway
EIGHTY-FOUR players from 15 states will be taking part in the maiden edition of LMK Under-15 Badminton Championship in Ilorin. The competition’s local organising committee (LOC) was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin. Bola Mogaji, Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, speaking during the inauguration, praised the Chief Executive Read More…
CCTV exposes suspect, assists police arrests in Lagos
Wanted suspected cult member and two others have been arrested with the aid of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) installed in a restaurant in Lagos according to the police. The Lagos Police Command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. Hundeyin said that a suspected cultist, aged 22, was caught on CCTV Read More…
Otti announces 38-yr-old Emetu as running mate in Abia gubernatorial race
Dr Alex Otti, Labour Party’s Gubernatorial Candidate in Abia, has announced his running mate, Mr Ikechukwu Emetu, a 38-year-old engineer. Otti also inaugurated his Campaign Council, with a former House of Representatives member, Chief Nnanna Ngwu, as the Chairman. In a speech at the event in Umuahia on Tuesday, the governorship candidate said that Emetu Read More…
Lekki Residents displeased with Lagos State’s plan to construct ferry terminal
Lekki Phase 1 Residents, Lagos, have expressed their displeasure with plans by the Lagos State government to construct a ferry terminal in the area. Yomi Idowu, the Chairman of the Lekki Residents Association (LERA), on Tuesday in Lagos commented that the government had not informed it formally where the terminal would be sited. He said Read More…