Harry Akande, a Nigerian billionaire and the Agba Oye of Ibadanland, is dead. Akande, 77, passed away on Saturday. A statement by the family said the business mogul died while battling an illness. “His greatest passion was for a better…
Year: 2020
Dickson will be defeated Saturday, says APC leader
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Bodi Arerebo, has urged the electorate in Bayelsa West to vote out former Governor Seriake Dickson. In an interview Thursday, Arerebo said the former governor had nothing to offer…
Insecurity: Some of the Rep members demanding Buhari’s invitation should expect EFCC invitation and freezing of their accounts or arrest- Fayose
Former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has reacted to the decision of the House of Representatives to invite President Buhari over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. Reacting via his tweets, Fayose said the lawmakers demanding the citation should expect…
Total blackout in some parts of the country as National grid collapses again
The National grid has collapsed again, leading to power outage in some parts of the country. This was disclosed by two of the power distribution companies in the country, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, and Kaduna Electric this afternoon November 29.…
ASUU: No agreement yet to suspend strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has denied a news report that it agreed to call off the ongoing strike after meeting with the Government negotiation team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, on…
Nigerian travellers to the US will now pay $15,000 visa bond according to Trump’s new policy
Nigerian visitors to the United States will have to pay up to $15,000 in bonds according to a new temporary policy issued to discourage nationals of some countries with higher visa overstay rate. The President Donald Trump administration introduced the…
Nigerian banks begin charging customers for failed transactions
Nigerian banks have started charging customers for failed transactions, a move that could further compound economic hardship already assailing the masses. The charges were imposed following a CBN directive earlier this year that directed banks to penalize customers who initiate…
Third Mainland Bridge to be totally shut down this weekend
The Federal Government has announced the completion of the first phase rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge. There will also be an 18-hour total closure of the bridge this weekend. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola, during…
Nigerian govt threatens ASUU; begins registration of rival union
Nigerian govt threatens ASUU; begins registration of rival union RifnoteNov 20, 2020Read original As members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continue their 10-month old strike, the federal government has commenced the process of registering a rival union.…
ASUU: No hope in sight to resume schools – lecturers tell students, parents
There is no hope in sight to call off the lingering strike action , the Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, informed parents and students. ASUU had embarked on strike shortly before the Coronavirus lockdown, demanding the fulfilment of its 1999…