Day: November 24, 2023

Nigeria’ll continue to support W’African Gas Pipeline Project – Ekpo

Abibat Babalola

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has restated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government in supporting the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project realize its full potential and objectives. Ekpo, according to a statement, stated this yesterday in his speech at the WAGP Authority Committee of Ministers (COM) meeting in Cotonou, Benin Republic assuring other member countries (Benin, Togo and Ghana) of uninterrupted gas supply from Nigeria to meet their domestic needs. “Nigerian government targets strengthening the brotherhood of the West African sub-region and ensuring…

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BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Bauchi Speaker, Orders Rerun

Ganiyu Amodu

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday overturned the judgement of the Assembly Election Petition Tribunal that affirmed the election of the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman, as a member representing Ningi Central, and ordered a rerun in ten polling units. However, the Speaker has urged all his supporters and constituents to remain calm and law-abiding, viewing the situation as a temporary setback that will soon be rectified. The Speaker expressed his acceptance of the judgement in good faith, citing his…

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‘He Faked His Death’, Reactions As Nigerian Rapper Shares Evidence He’s Alive

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian rapper Oladips, who was previously reported to have passed away by his management, has come forward with new evidence to prove that he is alive and well. The confirmation was revealed in a recent Instagram story shared by Oladips. In the video, captioned in Yoruba language “Orisha bi Iya Kosi” (There is no deity like a mother), he can be seen casually hanging out outside his house with an elderly woman, who is believed to be his grandmother. READ ALSO ‘No Life Lost’, Small Doctor Reacts After House And…

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‘No Life Lost’, Small Doctor Reacts After House And Properties Burn To Ashes

Ganiyu Amodu

Adekunle Temitope, also known as Small Doctor, is a Nigerian singer. He lost everything to a destructive fire that destroyed his home. A widely shared video depicts the flames consuming the singer’s possessions worth millions of naira. People can be seen in the video putting up a great effort to save what’s left of the terribly destroyed house. READ ALSO Come And Explain, Police Summon Mr. Ibu’s Son, Daughter Over N300m Donations Demand Sex For Mark, Go To Jail For 7 Years, ICPC To Lecturers You’re Warned; Govt Reads Riot…

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Come And Explain, Police Summon Mr. Ibu’s Son, Daughter Over N300m Donations

Ganiyu Amodu

The police in Lagos have invited Chioma Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of Mr. Ibu, amid claims she withdrew N300 million from the ailing actor’s donation account. In a recent Instagram post, Doris Ogala, the actress, alleged that Stella Maris, Mr. Ibu’s wife, ordered the arrest of Jasmine and the actor’s sons. Ogala said Stella accused Jasmine of withdrawing N300 million from Mr. Ibu’s donation account. READ ALSO Demand Sex For Mark, Go To Jail For 7 Years, ICPC To Lecturers You’re Warned; Govt Reads Riot Act To Nigerians Travelling…

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Demand Sex For Mark, Go To Jail For 7 Years, ICPC To Lecturers

Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has condemned sexual harassment in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Clifford Oparaodu, the secretary of the commission, spoke on Thursday at a sensitisation workshop on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The ICPC secretary added that the fear of stigmatisation and victimisation have further repressed the voices of the victims READ ALSO You’re Warned; Govt Reads Riot Act To Nigerians Travelling To Canada Sanwo-Olu Fires LASTMA Boss Yahya Bello Freezes Kogi Accounts “Sexual harassment is a form of corruption. It is a…

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You’re Warned; Govt Reads Riot Act To Nigerians Travelling To Canada

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians travelling to Canada against leaving the country without proper documentation. Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, gave the charge when she visited some Nigerians in one of the shelters in Brampton, Canada. Dabiri-Erewa has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. READ ALSO Sanwo-Olu Fires LASTMA Boss Yahya Bello Freezes Kogi Accounts BREAKING: Access Holdings Chairman Osunkoya Is Dead She urged others planning to travel without proper documentation, arrive in the country…

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Sanwo-Olu Fires LASTMA Boss

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sacked the general manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba. Sanwo-olu, however, appointed Bakare-Oki Olalekan as his replacement with immediate effect. Platforms Africa reports that Oreagba was appointed on the 14th September, 2021, by governor Sanwo-olu. In a press statement by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, the appointment of Mr. Bakare-Oki Olalekan is for better performance, eradicating incidences of misdemeanours among staffs and continued efficient/effective traffic management on Lagos roads. READ ALSO: Yahya Bello Freezes…

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Yahya Bello Freezes Kogi Accounts

Abibat Babalola

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has directed the freezing of all the state and local governments’ accounts with immediate effect, Platforms Africa reports. A statement by the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, made this known on Thursday in Lokoja, the state capital. The statement read apart: “No imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from Government Account henceforth. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Access Holdings Chairman Osunkoya Is Dead TotalEnergies Confirms Leaks On 2.3m Barrels Capacity Egina FPSO Tributes As Bridge Nigeria IT Manager, Nurudeen Salaudeen,…

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