A lot of questions have been asked by Nigerians in the past in respect of recovered loot by the Commission; these questions were given some prominence under the administration of a former chairman, through a certain George Uboh who has a dubious history of being a serial convict, first in the United States and recently…
Month: July 2016
5 Reasons Why You Should Quit Social Media
In this present 21st century, it will be irrational for anyone to abdicate social media. In fact, if you are not on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram among others, you are very archaic and still leaving in the stone age. Even with the internet penetration, people have increased access to the World Wide Web. But wait…
Ambode Commissions Ikosi-Isheri Police Station
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commissioned a newly reconstructed Police Station in Ikosi-Isheri area of the state, saying that no investment in the protection of lives and properties of Lagosians is too great regardless of the resources spent in achieving such feat. The governor said the construction and delivery of the modern Police Station…
FG Confirms Talks With Militants
Nigerian government says it has already commenced discussions with militants in the Niger Delta region of the country. President Muhammadu Buhari, speaking at a farewell audience with Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria at the State House, Abuja, the talks are through oil companies and law enforcement agencies. The President pointed out…
11 Burnt To Death In Lagos Road Mishap
Not less than 11 persons were on Thursday night burnt to death in an accident that occurred on Otedola Bridge near Berger on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eight of the victims were men, while the three others were women. According to reports, the unfortunate incident took place around 6:10pm when the brake of a 14-seater passenger…
FG May Put Tax On Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene
In its efforts to increase revenue in this economy downturn, the Federal Government may begin to collect tax from Nigerians on petrol, diesel, kerosene and other petroleum products they consume. In a report made available to the Ministry of Finance, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, disclosed taxation of petroleum products is revenue potential…
Rivers Rerun: INEC Plans To Rig For APC—Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, of taking actions that are inimical to credible rerun elections in the state by his alleged secret meeting with the Rivers State APC chairman, Davies Ikanya and Senator Magnus Abe on July 19, 2016. Addressing…
Rivers Not Owing Workers—Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has vowed to always prioritise welfare of workers in the state. He made this promise while delivering an address at the 5th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Rivers State Council in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The governor also assured the state civil servants…
AFRIMA Commends AU’s Single Passport
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has commended the African Union, AU, for the launch of a single, common electronic passport (e-Passport) for all Africans at the just concluded 27th AU Summit, in Kigali, Rwanda. It also applauded the ultimate goal of the single passport which is set to realize the…
Seyi Shay Spotted With Ikon, Blackmagic
Sultry Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, was recently spotted with producer extraordinaire Ikon and Afro Soul wizard, Blackmagic. These superstars who have made hits that have inked long lasting impressions on their fans look to be up to something! Both Seyi Shay and Blackmagic posted photos of themselves in the studio with Ikon, the most curious…