Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has reacted to the Tanker explosion that resulted in the death of no fewer than ten persons in the Felele area of Lokoja, the State capital. In the statement signed by his spokesperson, Onogwu Muhammed, governor Bello, who expressed shock and sorrow over the incident also condoled with the families of those who lost their lives. Bello expressed grieve over what he described as the tragic loss of lives, vehicles, property and other valuables in the petrol tanker fire. However, he urged the students of Kogi State Polytechnic to remain calm and peaceful, stating that…
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As Nigerians prepare for the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has called on Nigerians from the Southeast zone to observe a sit-at-home on October 1, 2020, to express displeasure over the state of the nation. The group in a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful called on all Biafrans and friends of Biafra to observe total lockdown on October 1. Powerful said the group leader, Nnamdi Kanu wants all Biafrans to join its Yoruba brethren agitating for the Oduduwa Republic, in public protests to mark October 1, 2020. The group further enjoined all Biafrans…
Given the reactions trailing the National water resources bill, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has dismissed what he described as misinformation about the Bill. Speaking on the Bill, the Minister appealed to Nigerians to avoid being misled by those who have chosen to politicise it, adding that the Bill is for the good of the nation and has no hidden agenda. He opined that many of those condemning the National Water Resources Bill 2020 either have not read it or do not understand its provisions. Mohammed stated that there is nothing new about the National Water…
The United States of America Mission in Nigeria has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the Nigerian security services over the successful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Saturday, September 19. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Mission Nigeria commended the people of Edo for exercising their franchise. Also, it recognized Governor Godwin Obaseki and his opponent in the All Progressives Congress, APC for encouraging peace in the state. “Congratulations @inecnigeria and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We commend the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise and recognize @GovernorObaseki…
The Saudi Arabia government has announced that Muslims would be allowed to perform lesser hajj also known as Umrah starting from October 2020, seven months after shutting down the two holy mosques in Makkah and Medina. It was gathered that Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 22 announced that it would start allowing pilgrims to perform umrah in gradual stages in line with the COVID-19 protocols. According to Arab News, the Saudi’s ministry of interior, said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the Coronavirus pandemic. The ministry announced that the first phase of the gradual return would include…
As a way to kick against the new pump price and the hike in electricity tariff, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has revealed plans to embark on a nationwide protest on Monday, September 28. During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said the nationwide protest action was inevitable given the federal government’s refusal to reverse the increase in electricity and fuel prices. Wabba noted that the privatization of the electricity sub-sector has not yielded any positive result, even though the federal government has injected 1.5 trillion naira within the last four years. According to Wabba,…
Seven weeks after the massive explosion at Beirut port, an explosion on Tuesday hit a Hezbollah stronghold in Southern Lebanon sending thick grey smoke billowing over the village. Though the cause of the explosion was not known as at the time of filing this report, a Lebanese security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that the explosion occurred in an arms depot for Hezbollah in the village. However, another local Hezbollah official who could not confirm any casualties said the nature of the blast was not yet clear. It was gathered that members of the group imposed a…
A Chinese property mogul, Ren Zhiqiang has been sentenced to eighteen years imprisonment for corruption after calling the President Xi Jinping a clown. Zhiqiang, who is the former chairman of Huayuanand and critic of President Xi was sentenced to 18 years in prison for corruption, bribery, and embezzlement of public funds and was also fined 4.2million yuan. Beijing No. 2 Intermediate Court in a post on its website said the 69-year-old man truthfully confessed all his crimes and would not appeal the sentence. Zhiqiang, who described President Xi Jinping as a clown over his handling of the coronavirus outbreak went…
The National Commissioner supervising Edo, Rivers and Bayelsa States, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu has presented Certificates of Return to winners of the Edo State Governorship election, Mr Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, Mr Philip Shaibu at INEC’s Office, Benin. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC made this known in a tweet on Tuesday, Septemeber 22, two days after the Saturday governorship elections in Edo State. Earlier, governor Obaseki has showered encomium on President Muhammadu Buhari for his neutrality by asking the electoral body and the Inspector-General of Police to do their job accordingly. Meanwhile, the secretariat of the Edo State…
Following his re-election during the Saturday, September 19 governorship elections in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has showered encomium on President Muhammadu Buhari. During an interview after he was declared the winner of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Obaseki commended President Buhari’s neutrality. Obaseki also revealed that before the polls, the President has issued a strict warning that all party candidates that will be taking part in the elections must get a level playing field. He added that the president ordered the electoral body and the Inspector-General of Police to do their work accordingly. However, Obaseki…
The Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19 says it has disbursed the sum of 1 billion naira each to 32 states of the Federation. Speaking during the daily COVI-19 Press briefing in Abuja, the PTF Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu said the recent disbursement was aimed at driving the states’ COVID responses. Aliyu noted that each state of the federation has been asked to prioritise testing in addition to surveillance activities linked to COVID-19. Meanwhile, as Nigerians gradually return to their different activities, the PTF has warned citizens of the country against losing their guards noting that Nigeria cannot afford a…
Northern Elders under the Coalition of North East Elders for Peace and Development CNEEPD, have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the security chiefs given the level of insecurity in the region and some other parts of Nigeria. The Coalition in a statement signed by its Chairman, Zana Goni also called on President Buhari to rejig the country’s security architecture. According to the coalition, the worsening security situation in the country has reinforced the urgent need to inject new hands with fresh ideas to handle the nation’s security architecture. The President was advised to bring in new hands to…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed delight over the birth of his grandson on Monday, September 21. Osinbajo in a tweet announced that his daughter, Oludamilola and her husband Oluseun became parents to a wonderful baby boy in the early hours of Monday. Also, Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to Osinbajo on media and publicity has congratulated the Vice President on the birth of his grandson.
The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has on Monday announced the passing away of her elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. In a tweet, the former governor said that Mrs Ladeji died after a brief illness. The tweet reads “On behalf of my family, I announce the death of my immediate elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. She died today, after a brief illness. We are pained by your departure but consoled by the God-fearing and exemplary life that you lived. May the soul of Sister Moji rest in peace.” Earlier, Fayose has opined that the outcome of Edo State election…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State Chapter has reacted to the victory of Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki during the Saturday, September 19 governorship elections. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson in the state, Taofik Gani, the PDP promised to end godfatherism in the state. While congratulating the Edo State governor on his re-election, the party said it had drawn strength from Obaseki’s victory in Edo State in the face of rumoured federal might. However, the PDP hailed governor Obaseki for his ability to garner the needed vote to be declared as the winner of the governorship…
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has opined that governors are the most suspected elected officials in the country. He said everyone thinks Governors are just thieves and are wasting state resources without doing anything. El Rufai, who said his perspective was shaped by his time in the office said this during a Channel Tv Programme on Monday noting that Governors are assumed to be taking security votes. According to him, when people hear security votes, they think it is a slush fund for Governors hence resulting in how some governors have a very negative image in the faces of…
In reaction to the allegations levelled against him by the deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, son of Ondo State governor, Babajide Akeredolu has threatened to sue Hon. Agboola. Babajide vowed to take legal action against the deputy governor who had on Saturday, September 19 alleged that the governor’s son made N433m from the N4.3bn stashed in a secret government account in the state. He expressed delight that there is a face behind the accusation and video evidence of Hon. Agboola mentioning his name. Babajide said he couldn’t wait for the deputy governor to lose his immunity so he can sue him.…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has assured the people of Oyo State that the incumbent governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde would be unseated in the 2023 gubernatorial elections. Fayemi, who made this known after the reconciliation meeting held in Ibadan said the target is to remove Makinde whom he described as his very good brother and friend. He said he can’t campaign against a sitting governor as the Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors Forum adding that the plan to unseat Makinde is about his party, the APC and the national assignment that he was assigned to do. According…
The Federal Government has opened the registration portal for the payroll support scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME Survival fund. According to a tweet by Buhari Sallau, the personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Broadcast Media, registration for the MSME Survival Fund would commence at 10 pm on Monday, September 21, 2020. Interested Nigerians were informed that the registration will start with educational institutions at 10 pm on Monday, Sept 21, to be followed by businesses in the hospitality industry on Friday, September 25 beginning by midnight via www.survivalfund.ng. Also, the portal will be open to other…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has defiled godfatherism tactics as he emerged winner of the Saturday, September 19 governorship elections in the state. Obaseki, who won his second term in office secured victory with a high margin and a difference of 84,336 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday afternoon declared the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as the winner of the governorship elections. Obaseki defeated his closest Challenger, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress with a sizeable margin with the final results from all LGAs showing that the number of accredited voters…
Nigerian lawmaker, Hon, Adejoro Adeogun has highlighted one of the reasons why Nigerians should appreciate the All Progressives Congress, APC in the area of electoral conducts. The lawmaker, who is representing Akoko South East/South West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives during an exclusive interview with Everyevery.ng opined that Nigerians should thank the APC for giving room for keenly contested elections. According to Hon. Adejoro, the electoral acts says if someone is leading by a certain number of votes and the number of areas not counted have more votes than the figure of the candidate that is leading, you…
