Ikpeazu Promises Teachers, Other Workers Regular Payment Of Salaries, Improved Welfare
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has promised the regular payment of salaries and wages to teachers and other workers in the state. He made this assurance on Thursday when he played host to the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Dr Nasiru Idris and the General Secretary of the Union, Dr. Mike Ike Ene at Government...
As Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents Go Home Feb 14, IPOB Warns Nigeria Army To Stay Off
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Nigerian military to keep off from the group as they prepare the burial ceremony of their leader's parents His Royal Majesty, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his queen. The warning came from the spokesperson of the group, Mr. Emmanuel Powerful who said that Nigerian Army should focus on the real security...
FG Slashes Visa Fees For US Citizens
The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”. According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, the reduction followed a review of the...
Reps Urges Buhari To Deploy Armed Forces To Isu Over Communal Conflict
The House of Representatives on Thursday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently deploy the armed forces to restore peace and order in lsu Beachline Boundary Community, Arochukwu local government area of Abia state. The House also urged the federal government to temporarily take over the disputed land pending when proper demarcation is done. The lawmakers also urged the National Boundaries Commission...
Many feared dead as robbers attack First, Polaris Banks in Ondo
It was like a scene in one of the Hollywood scenes when gunmen stormed Ile-Oluji in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday evening and attacked two banks in the community. The two banks affected were First Bank and Polaris Bank situated in the central part of the community. Four-persons were said to have been killed in the robbery...
Sen Omo-Agege chairs first plenary, to head Constitution Review Committee
The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, presided over plenary on Thursday. It is his first since the inauguration of the ninth Senate in June 2019. Mr Omo-Agege took over the dais from Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, shortly after he (Lawan) said the prayers to commence the business of the day. There have been speculations of friction between Mr Lawan and Omo-Agege...
Nigeria to prevent Coronavirus outbreak with N620m – Minister
The Federal Government said that it will spend N620m special intervention fund to monitor, detect and contain the deadly Coronavirus. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, stated this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on health. He briefed the Senate panel on the level of his ministry’s preparedness to manage the Coronavirus outbreak in the country. He said the fund would come...
Inspector detained for murder hangs self in Lagos
A police inspector, Okon Essien, who was accused of extra-judicial killing, has committed suicide. The policeman hanged himself on Wednesday in a cell at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba. A source told our correspondent that Essien was brought to the SCIID on Tuesday for allegedly killing a man at the Dangote refinery. Essien, who was arrested along with...
Sen Omo-Agege chairs first plenary, to head Constitution Review Committee
The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, presided over plenary on Thursday. It is his first since the inauguration of the ninth Senate in June 2019. Mr Omo-Agege took over the dais from Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, shortly after he (Lawan) said the prayers to commence the business of the day. There have been speculations of friction between Mr Lawan and Omo-Agege...
Man flees after stabbing parents to death in Lagos
A man, Micheal Okhide, has absconded after allegedly stabbing his father, Clement, and mother, Toyin, to death in their house, located at No 6, Akeem Gbadamosi Street, in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Michael and his parents were at home when a matter happened which led him to allegedly perpetrate the crime. Afterwards, it was learnt that the 23-year-old also...
