Sunday Ukudolo, a driver, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly damaging a perimeter fence and stealing property worth N930,000 . Ukudolo, 40, who resides at No. 8, Ugbodu Junction, AP Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, is being tried for
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An Abuja-based Neurologist, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim, says a large number of polio survivors are likely to experience Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). He made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja. Polio, an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, is a contagious viral illness that causes nerve injury, leading to paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death. The […]
The 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) which is happening at the University of Benin Sports Complex, Ugbowo, Benin, promises to be full of entertainment with cultural displays, musical performances from great Nigerian artistes, with Victor Uwaifo and 2Baba leading the group. This year’s NAFEST also promises to provide skill acquisition programmes for
The Supreme Court will today commence hearing in the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential poll over alleged act of perjury. The appeal by Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris arose from Court of Appeal Abuja decision which dismissed the appellants’ prayer seeking to nullify the candidacy of […]
Governor Emeka Ihedioh of Imo state has assured that the seven-man judicial panel of inquiry set up to look into the acquisition of land in the state between 2006 and May 2019 wasn’t instituted to witch-hunt anybody. Gov. Ihedioha, who gave the assurance through his Chief Press Secretary, Chibuike Onyeukwu was reacting to Senator Rochas […]
The annual Iri Iji Mbaise festival attracted political leaders from across the country as they praised the rich cultural heritage of Imo state, insisting that one cannot be divorced from the culture and tradition of his land. Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal said the Iri Ji Mbaise (New yam festival of Mbaise nation) is […]
President of Chris Onyemaechi Care Foundation (COCAF), Mrs. Elsie Onyemaechi has given a fresh breath of life to five indigent women of Umuoziri Village, Inyishi in Ikeduru Local Government area of Imo state. She said that the gesture of doling out N500, 000 to each of the women is part of supporting her husband’s foundation […]
In his efforts to avert further crisis at the weekend Governor Emeka Ihedioha has embarked on consultatio, and reconciliation move over the boundary dispute between the Obube and Umuowa Communities both in Owerri North and Ngor-Okpala Local Governments respectively, and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a disputed land which has caused a major strain […]
It is a cheering news at the Imo state University (IMSU), Owerri as the authorities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) embarked on the construction of internal roads and drainage system in the university. The project, it was gathered is estimated to cost N350 million which is expected to tackle erosion and road challenges […]
The Imo state government has disclosed plans to launch a 1, 000 housing scheme for civil servants in the state. Board Chairman of the State Housing Corporation, Nze Ray Emeana, who made the disclosure at a press briefing in Owerri, last Friday, said that the scheme would be low cost, accessible and affordable. He stated […]
…Seeks Senate confirmation for final five-year term …Industry players laud apex bank Gov’s re-appointment Tunde Opalana, Mathew Dadiya, Abuja and Motolani Oseni, Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointment of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He has subsequently forwarded his name to the Senate for
…FG to meet village heads to resolve crisis …Buratai reacts, says Army legally acquired land in FCT …Andrew Orolua, Abuja with agency report Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday averted what could have turned out to be a bloody civil unrest after his official convoy was blocked by protesting Gbagi youths along the Umaru Yar’Adua […]
Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that he would not let them down in providing effective and result-oriented leadership that safeguards and ensures a better life for citizens. The President assured that he was conscious of the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. Buhari gave the assurance on Tuesday after attending the […]
…As Assembly moves to create 4 additional emirates …State anti-graft agency invites Sanusi’s 2 uncles, brother over alleged financial misconduct Ahmad Sorondinki, Kano Trouble looms for the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, following moves by the state House of Assembly on Monday to create four additional emirate councils in the state, just as the […]
…To dethrone traditional rulers where cultists, kidnappers enjoy encouragement Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Communities with prevalence of insecurity, cultism, and kidnapping will no longer enjoy patronage from the Rivers State government. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, made this declaration on Monday while addressing a Special Security meeting at the
Tom Okpe, Abuja The Daily Times, Nigeria’s heritage media brand, has won the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ Press Freedom award for the year 2019. The award, which was presented on Monday night at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, recognises the exemplary commitment of The Daily Times to press freedom in Nigeria. Receiving the award, […]
The Federal Government has revealed that the N1.2 billion hostel donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is the single largest donation by an individual in the history of Universities in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of the National University Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at
Hon. Adebisi Yusuff is the lawmaker representing Alimosho Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. In an interview with some journalists in his office, Yusuff spoke on the importance of money politics and its attendant effect on the nation. He also spoke on other sundry issues, and called for a deliberate action to […]
…As army confirms attack, loss of 5 soldiers. Bans use of Okada in 7 states …Normalcy gradually returning, residents say Andrew Orolua, Abuja Suspected members of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, on Sunday, invaded a military base located at the outskirts of Magumeri, headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in […]
Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Federal Executive Council has approved the award of N169.74 billion contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 10 roads across the country. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola in a statement by his Special Adviser, Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, on Sunday, stated that the approval was sequel to a […]
