US President Donald Trump on Sunday struck out at former president George W Bush, who in a video called for compassion and solidarity over the coronavirus pandemic. Bush – like Trump, a member of the Republican Party – drew a…
Month: May 2020
Easing of Lockdown: FCTA urges workers residing outside Abuja to remain at home
Lockdown: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed federal workers residing outside Abuja to remain in their respective states of residence pending the lifting of ban on interstate travel. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, said this a statement…
Police detain popular music video director, Clarence Peters over dancer’s death
Clarence Peters, Nigerian music director and producer, has been detained by the Lagos state police command over the death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak. On April 30th, N igerians woke up to the sad news of the demise of…
Zamfara emir dies while awaiting result of COVID-19 test
The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Mohammed Ahmad Asha, is dead. He died while waiting for his result of COVID-19 test. The monarch’s death is coming less than 24-hours after the Emir of Rano, Dr. Tafida Abubakar Ila II,…
Gunmen abduct monarch in Nasarawa, demand N50m
A Second class traditional ruler in Lafia local government of Nasarawa state, the Aron Akye of Ugar, His Royal Highness, Abdullahi Magaji was Friday night kidnapped in his place at 7. 30pm. A family member who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard…
Kane’s head is not in the right place’ – Berbatov urges Tottenham star to take up chance to join Man Utd
A man who has played for both Spurs and the Red Devils would like to see the England international complete a move to Old Trafford. Harry Kane’s “head is not in the right place” at Tottenham, according to Dimitar Berbatov,…
North’ll retain presidency in 2023 if South is not united — Obaze, ex-Anambra SSG
A former Secretary to the Anambra State Government , Mr Oseloka Obaze, speaks with TONY OKAFOR on the rising insecurity and the need to establish regional security outfit in the South – East , among other issues Why do you…
Buhari sacks NEMA DG, appoints AVM Muhammed as replacement
ABUJA: President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Y. Maihaja. Maihaja’s four-year tenure would have elapsed by April 2021, but his time at the disaster management agency had been dogged with…
Nigeria: After COVID-19 Break, National Assembly Resumes Duty, Shuts Down Again
Members of the National Assembly, last Tuesday, returned to their beats to attend to routine legislative duties after a five-week break on account of the Covid-19 pandemic, shut down again almost immediately. The National Assembly complex in located within the…
Buhari appoints Thomas Commissioner of Insurance
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Sunday Thomas as substantive Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Thomas replaces Mallam Mohammed Kari, who was appointed as Acting Commissioner for insurance/CEO of the National Insurance Commission…