If You Have Evidence Against MC Oluomo, Sue Him, Force PRO Tells Nigerians
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that anyone with evidence against the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Association, Musiliu Akinsaya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, can file a case of attack against him. He made this known in his response to a Twitter user, AjammaS, via his Twitter handle, yesterday morning. The tweep, AjammaS, claimed...
Obi Responds To FG On Treason Allegation
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has reacted to the treason allegation levelled against him by the Federal Government. Obi reacted to the allegation of treason in a series of tweets via his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. His words,”In the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest...
Second Niger Bridge To Be Officially Opened May — Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola says the Second Niger Bridge will be commissioned and opened to traffic in May while the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway road project will be completed soon. The minister spoke during the pre–inspection of the Loko-Oweto Bridge in Nasarawa State, according to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Federal...
How Pastor Made Away With 52 Phones, Money, Others After Crusade In Ibadan
Residents of Aponrin in Agbowo area of Ibadan are now on the trail of pastor who allegedly absconded with 52 android and iphones, money and other valuables after a three-day crusade. The pastor was said to have told his victims that he was led by God to come to Ibadan from Gambia for the crusade. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Worshippers Trapped As Trailer Rams Into Suleja Mosque
A trailer loaded with powdered milk rammed into a mosque at Suleja, Niger State, on Tuesday, leaving at least three persons trapped. The accident occurred around 6am when many people had left the mosque after morning prayers. According to eye witnesses, the trailer fell on the back section of the mosque where women and children pray. However, three people, including a child,...
104 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated From Chad
The Federal Government received 104 stranded Nigerians from N’Djamena, Chad Republic at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday in Kano. The returnees were received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials alongside other sister agencies, including State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs and Nigeria Red Cross. The NEMA Territorial Coordinator in...
Maintenance Of Third Mainland Bridge To Gulp N6.28bn — Fashola
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N6.28 billion for the maintenance of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. Briefing State House correspondents on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said the 24-month repair will cover 11 kilometres, including interchanges, ramps, and critical links. According...
Workers Protest 45 Months Unpaid Salaries In Plateau
Ad hoc workers crippled activities at the Plateau State College of Health Technology, in the Pankshin Local Government Area of the state, yesterday, over 45 months of unpaid salaries. They barricaded the main gate of the institution at about 10a.m., displaying placards with inscriptions about their plight. Their leader, identified as Mr. Wambutda, said it was appalling that despite their plight,...
Women Group Blows Hot, Threatens Court Action To Block 10th NASS Inauguration, Gives Reason
The Coalition For Women Participation In Governance and Leadership in Nigerian has threatened to take legal action to halt the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly if women are not considered for presiding officer positions in the Federal House of Representatives and all State Assemblies. The mega body, comprising of 200 women’s groups, is also demanding a review of five...
Rivers Police Officer Who Assaulted Man In Viral Video Demoted
A policeman serving in Rivers State, Adejoh Siaka, has been demoted from the rank of Inspector to Sergeant, following complaints and findings from a video widely circulated on social media on Sunday, April 9. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying Siaka was sanctioned for assault, discreditable conduct, and incivility to members of...
