30 suspected Almajiris intercepted in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun state traffic compliance and enforcement agency says it intercepted a truck loaded with about 30 Almajiris at Joju area of Ado, odo/Ota local government area of…
200 Nigerians to return from Canada on Thursday – FG
The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate Nigerians stranded in that country due to coronavirus travel restrictions. In a statement on Monday, the mission said…
After 3 days in Army custody, BusinessDay Cartoonist, Mike Asukwo, says “I’m a friend of the Army now”
After spending three days in the custody of the Nigerian Army, popular cartoonist, Mike Asukwo of BusinessDay, says he’s now a friend of the Army. “I have been with the…
We’re getting sample of Madagascar COVID-19 cure for analysis – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire Health Minister Osagie Ehanire has revealed plans by the Federal Government and the Federal Ministry of Health to get the Madagascar herbal cure…
Coronavirus: We’re reaching saturation point in our evacuation process – Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says with the return of over 600 Nigerians from abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is gradually reaching a saturation point…
Hotel demolition: We’ve done no wrong, action was taken in line with extant laws
The Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has stated that the demolition of the two hotels in Eleme was done in line with extant laws. According to the governor in…
Okowa to new Judges: No frivolous injunctions, no complacency
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged the judiciary to eschew granting of frivolous injunctions and ensure speedy dispensation of justice. The governor gave the charge on Monday in Asaba,…
Why we’re temporarily lifting the lock down for 2 days – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the temporary lifting of the lockdown is for residents to restock foodstuffs and medicines to their homes. Governor Wike who made the announcement in…
Palliatives: Kano anti-graft agency warns LGs against diversion of relief materials
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission has warned local government council officials against diversion of palliative items provided to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 lock down in…
Army frees BusinessDay Cartoonist, Mike Asukwo, says he was not arrested
Popular cartoonist, Mike Asukwo of BusinessDay has been released by the Nigerian military after honouring their invitation. According to a statement by Sagir Musa, Aching Director of Army Public Affairs,…