The Federal Government has introduced a policy where all vehicles are expected to obtain a Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC). Unveiling the new policy at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Lagos, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr AbdulHafiz Toriola, said the certificate which will come into force in Lagos state in July and…
The Lagos residence of the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero has been gutted by fire. A statement by NLC spokesman said the entire building was razed to the ground without a pin salvaged. In the statement, the NLC said the mystery fire which started from the roof was preceded by some strange noise that…
As part of efforts to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and properties of citizens in the country, the Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that all police patrol vehicles must obey traffic rules and regulations. Egbetokun gave the order on Monday, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, during a…
Nollywood actress and director, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, has blamed political opposition for the bad reviews her movie, ‘Ijakumo’, is receiving on social media. ‘Ijakumo, the Born Again Stripper’ premiered at cinemas in December last year, but was recently released via Netflix on Friday. The new release has been met with mixed reactions on the microblogging…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound gratitude to Nigerians for the overwhelming reception accorded him in Lagos on Tuesday. He conveyed his best wishes to all Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Tinubu received a tumultuous welcome from a massive crowd of Nigerians upon his return to Lagos, following his seven-day trip abroad. He had…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after trips to Paris and London. The President came back to the country on Tuesday after he proceeded to London, United Kingdom, from France for a short private visit. Recall that the President had concluded his official trip to Paris, France on Friday during which he participated in…
The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the withdrawal of the Police Mobile Force, PMF on VIP escort and guard duties. Egbetokun gave the directive in Abuja during a conference with police tactical commanders on Monday. Speaking at the conference, the IGP explained that the force will conduct an assessment of…
The incumbent president of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has been declared winner of Saturday’s presidential election but the opposition has disputed the count by claiming a foul play. Official figures say that Mr Bio gained 56% of the vote. His main rival, Samura Kamara, trailed far behind with 41%. After the first tranche of…
Gabon will hold presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26, the country’s government announced on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers announced the “convening of the electoral college for the election of the President of the Republic” plus members of the national assembly and municipal councils in August. While President Ali Bongo Ondimba has not…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio looked on course for re-election on Monday after the electoral commission said he had a clear lead with 60 percent of the votes counted. Bio had garnered 55.86 percent of ballots cast, more than the 55 percent required for victory after Saturday’s first round of voting. The incumbent’s 1,067,666…
