The Lagos State Government has arraigned one Mrs. Rasheedat Adeleke, before a Yaba Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting her 29-year-old sales lady in Ikotun area of the State. Speaking on the arraignment, the Counsel from the Directorate of Citizens Rights (DCR), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Ms. Kafilat Oseni, stated that the accused was arraigned…
The Kaduna State Government has appointed Justice Ishaq Bello, a retired chief judge of the high court of the federal capital territory (FCT) to lead an Inquiry into the NLC warning strike of 16th to 19th May 2021, and the actions and events associated with it. A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented 10 cars to recognise public servants who have distinguished themselves in the junior and senior categories across the State Civil Service. The Governor also announced a N5million cash gift for a Level 16 officer in Lagos State Civil Service for winning an impromptu quiz competition…
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of two former staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before Justice Mahmoud Abdul-Gafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head, Media &…
Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has assured residents particularly of Abeokuta, the state capital of uninterrupted supply of pipe borne water. Abiodun, who gave the assurance on Tuesday, shortly after he inspected the Arakanga Old Water Works, Abeokuta, said the completion and installation of the five ‘Barage Gates’ would allow for proper damming and…
The Chairman of BUA Group and founder of ASR Initiative, Abdul Samad Rabiu has stated that construction of the N2.5bn oncology and diagnostic centre donated to Kwara State Government will begin in August and completed in 12 months. The business mogul, who said this on Tuesday, added that the specialist facility would be the best…
The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) and Premier Agribusiness Academy (PAA) have identified shortage of maize and soybean; which are the two most important ingredient used in poultry feed as the main factor crippling the poultry sector in Nigeria. Registrar / CEO, Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Professor Eustace Iyayi, while addressing stakeholders…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed reported plan to promote the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, despite his open indictment for corruption and abuse of office. The party in a statement signed by its party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said the alleged plan further confirms that the…
BUA Cement Plc has increased the ex-factory price of its cement product by N200 per bag. The cement manufacturer over the weekend unveiled its new price increase from N2,800 to N3,000 per bag. This is contrary to assertion made by BUA’s chairman that his company does not have any justification to increase the price of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021, having recorded over N150 billion from this revenue source within the five months of the year. A statement released and signed by Director, Public Affairs of the commission, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde stated that the figure represented over…