The Independent National Electoral Commission in Edo has denied obstructing any political party from inspecting election materials and BVAS machines used for the just concluded governorship election. In a statement in Benin on Wednesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, said that the allegations of obstructing the inspection of materials were…
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to seek formal approval before using the national anthem, to avoid potential misuse or misinterpretation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasised the importance of obtaining permission from the agency before the anthem or its lyrics are used….
My attention has been drawn to statements made by Engr. Kamoru Busari, Director of Upstream in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, who represented me at a recent conference in Lagos. I wish to categorically state that the claim that I directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to stop running its own refineries and…
The Osun state government has warned against increasing encroachment on lands allocated for the construction of six stadia across the three senatorial districts. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the state government frowned at the negative development , warning those engaged in such unlawful activities to…
Governor Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, mourned the death of Guards of the Community Protection Guards in an ambush in the Tsafe area of Zamfara State. A group of bandits ambushed the security personnel on Monday at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the Tsafe local government area. Governor Lawal, in a statement by his spokesperson,…
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has charged the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 27 local government areas of the state to uphold accountability, transparency, and a firm commitment to serving the people. The governor made this call during the swearing-in ceremony held today at the Government House, Dutse. In his address, Governor Namadi emphasizes…
AT AKOKO, an upscale restaurant in central London, Nigerian staples such as moi-moi, stodgy bean pudding, and mosa, a savoury doughnut made from overripe plantain, become fine dining. Staff shuttle steaming bowls of jollof rice across the restaurant to clients paying 120 pounds for a tasting menu, plus another 95 pounds for a wine pairing….
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in South West Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country’s coastline after deploying more troops. On its Telegram channel, the military said its 146th Division began “limited, localised, targeted operational activities” against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon. While the…
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on September 3 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that a complaint…
Taylor Swift has officially become the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6billion (£1.2billion). Earlier this year, Swift appeared on Forbes‘ annual billionaires list for the first time ever, and on october 5, they updated her net worth to reflect its growth amid her ongoing, colossal ‘Eras Tour’ and the continued popularity of her catalogue….
