Fayemi Lands In EFCC Custody Over N4bn ‘Fraud’
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are currently quizzing a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, over misappropriation of funds to the tune of N4 billion. Our correspondent learnt that Fayemi, also a former Minister of Mines and Steel Development during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term, was still undergoing interrogation at…
Adeleke Vows to Revive OSBC, says A New Era of Innovation Accountability Begins
The Osun State Governor,His Excellency Ademola Adeleke has promised to Revive Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC). The Governor disclosed this, during his visit to the station at the state capitol on Thursday. During his remark, he expressed his commitment to bringing OSBC back to life. According to the state governor,he noted that; ” This is…
Adeleke expresses support for Abbas, urges 10th Assembly to support Osun airport
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his support to the aim of Tajudeen Abass to become the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. The Governor appealed to the incoming leadership of the House to support the ongoing MKO Abiola International Airport project in Ido-Osun by appropriating funds for the project. Adeleke…
Canada Introduces Faster Visa Processing For Spousal Applicants
The new process is for families to be together sooner while they wait for their permanent residence to be finalized. Canada has announced faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing and more considerate application measures. Making this known in a statement, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, said the new process is for families…
‘We Want To Be Free’: Filipinos Demand Right To Divorce
The Philippines is the only place outside the Vatican where divorce is outlawed Philippine mother-of-three Stella Sibonga is desperate to end a marriage she never wanted. But divorce in the Catholic-majority country is illegal, and a court annulment takes years. The Philippines is the only place outside the Vatican where divorce is outlawed. Pro-divorce advocates…
Al Pacino Soon To Be A Father Again At 83
US actor and filmmaker Al Pacino poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. His partner, 29-year-old Noor Alfallah, is eight months pregnant, according to the showbiz and gossip news site TMZ. Actor Al Pacino will soon be…
‘I’ve received insults, death threats’, Toyin Abraham pens open letter to Tinubu
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has penned an open letter to Bola Tinubu following his inauguration as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The actress, in an open letter shared on her official Twitter handle on Tuesday, advised President Tinubu to avoid the mistakes of his predecessors and unite the country. She disclosed how she…
Despite interventions, family planning suffers huge unmet gap – FG
The Federal Government has said despite all the interventions by both governments at the national, and sub-national levels and partners’ support, there is still a huge unmet need for family planning especially in the rural communities and hard-to-reach areas. The Director of Family Health Department of the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Bolade Alonge in…
We won’t tolerate fuel subsidy beyond June, says Tribal leaders
.Want FG to revoke licences of fuel hoarders.Ask Tinubu to reach out to Atiku, Obi Nigeria’s tribal leaders have asked the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to ensure that there is no extension of the current fuel subsidy regime being June, saying no nation can afford to fritter away over N400 billion in the guise of…