Day: October 5, 2020

I‘ll Complete Roads, Other Projects Abandoned By Amosun—Gov Abiodun

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would continue to give priority attention to roads, hospitals and other projects abandoned by his predecessors because they were ab initio funded with tax payers’ money. The Governor made this declaration over the weekend while inspecting major roads in the East and Central…

10 Facts About IGP’s Ban On F-SARS, Others

  The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had on Sunday banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Force from embarking on routine patrols. Following this directive, here are 10 things you need to know about the IGP’s position on F-SARS. The IGP has banned FSARS, STS,…

Food Palliatives: CACOVID Petitions Edo Govt, Refutes Claims By Edo Reps Member

The Private Sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has petitioned the Edo state government over alleged misappropriation of its food palliatives worth over N465 million by a member of House Representatives from the state, Dr. Omoriege Ogbeide Ihama, who represents Oredo Federal Constituency, Benin, Edo state. CACOVID, a coalition of Organised Private Sector operators had earlier…

KI Denies Brutalising MC Murphy At Birthday Party Of Oba Abdulfatai Akamo

Fuji King, Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate has denied reports making the rounds that he  beat up broadcaster, Wole Sorunke known on Radio as MC Murphy at the 60th birthday party of Oba Abdulfatai Akamo, the Olu of Itori in Ewekoro,  Ogun State, last Thursday. Surprisingly, broadcasters under the aegis of…

10 Highest-Paid Actresses In The World According To Forbes

Forbes Magazine on Friday announced American actress, Sofia Vergara, as the world’s highest-paid actress. The latest list released Forbes showed that Vergara, who is currently a judge on America’s Got Talent, earned $43 million in the past 12 months in salary and endorsements. The magazine revealed that most of Vergara’s earnings came from Modern Family…

Heritage Bank Celebrates 2020 Customer Serve Week With Glamour

In a bid to deepen its partnership and create wealth for their individual customers, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider joins the rest of the world to celebrate the annual Customer Service Week themed, “Dream Team.” Customer Service Week is an annual event dedicated to celebrating customers and serves as an opportunity…

You Don’t Investigate Cyber Crime by Seizing People’s Phones—VP Osinbajo

The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the unlawful arrests and brutal killing of young Nigerians by the police. Speaking after meeting with the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja, on Sunday, October 4, the Vice President said that police officers that were found culpable in the maiming and…

Heavy Rainfall: Lagos Cautions Residents On Release Of Water From Oyan Dam

The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, cautioned residents, especially those living close to the banks of the Ogun River to remain alert as more water will be released from Oyan Dam this month, due to expected heavy rainfall. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, 23 million…