2nd Niger Bridge opens for traffic February 2022— NIWA The Managing Director and Chief Executive of National Inland Waterways, NIWA, Chief George Moghalu, has said the 2nd Niger Bridge would be opened to traffic from February 2022. Moghalu said this at the flag-off of a bathymetric survey of the Aghommili-Mmamu-Ezu-Nkisi-Niger …
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A group that calls itself “Disciples of Jagaban” flooded the streets of the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday to campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Members were seen, with colourful pictures of Tinubu and campaign posters, at areas which include highbrow Maitama District, the Central Business District. They were also seen around the …
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has commended former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over her efforts to reach out to orphans, vulnerable children and less privileged people. Osinbajo gave the commendation on Sunday in Lagos at the inauguration of DashMe Store, an online component of the Dashme Foundation. DashMe Foundation, …
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Tension on Sunday mounts in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after residents discovered a threat letter giving Governorn Ifeanyi Okowa a 72-hour ultimatum to withdraw his support for the ban on open grazing or risk the state capital being attacked. The letter titled “Fulani Jihadist Warning: An Open Message Of …
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Two new A220-300 series Airbuses have been added to the fleet of Ibom Airline bringing the total to seven aircrafts. Ten of such giant aircrafts are to be added to the fleet to boost the vision of making Ibom Air, the most vibrant airline in the sub-region. The Akwa …
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Islamic Group, MURIC Compares Buhari With Jesus, Says June 12 Protesters Ungrateful After Being ‘Healed MURIC also criticised the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for joining the June 12 protest in Ibadan, the state capital. An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has said the June 12 …
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Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO, Abiola was behind the 1985 coup. Fani-Kayode alleged that Abiola funded the coup that removed President Muhammadu Buhari from power in 1985. He claimed that the same people Abiola used to remove Buhari from power annulled the 1993 …
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June 12: Protest suffers low turn out, clashes in Lagos, Abuja, Cross River The protests held across the country on Saturday to mark Democracy Day were marred by low turnout, police resistance and arrests, especially in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory. The Lekki area of Lagos, where a bloody …
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was fined $100 Saturday for violating Covid-19 containment measures in Sao Paulo state by failing to wear a face mask and provoking huge crowds at a motorcycle rally for supporters. Thousands of roaring motorcycles took part in the “Accelerate for Christ” rally in Sao Paulo, …
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has refuted reports that he was making clandestine move to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections, saying it is a rumour that is not going to happen. Speaking in an interview with Daily Independent, Makinde …
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