Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged a plot by the Federal government of Nigeria to eliminate him in the Benin Republic. Recall that Igboho, 49, was arrested by operatives of Brigade Criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou. Despite efforts to get him released, he has spent over…
When they arrived, the policemen reportedly asked the organisers to remove the banner in the interest of peace. detachment of armed policemen has arrived at the S BASE Garden located at Lokogoma in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the venue of a music concert tagged “Freedom Concert” in an attempt to disrupt the event. SaharaReporters…
Federal ministries, departments and agencies failed to account for N323.5 billion in 2019, with many offices violating the government’s financial rules on payments, remittances and tax, the government’s audit report for 2019 has said. The dubious spending included unapproved allowances, unretired advances, irregular award of contract, payment for services not executed and payments without voucher….
Ukpo community, Anambra State, on Saturday, conferred on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, the Chieftaincy title of “Ifezulumba”, in recognition of his “contributions towards the development of Ukpo and mankind,” by His Majesty Igwe Dr. Robert C. Eze (Okofia VI) the Igwe Ukpo and Clan Head of Dunukofia Ancient Kingdom, Anambra State, during the…
The former President declared that secession is not the way to go and promised his loyalty to a united Nigeria. Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said he will never support calls for secession. This is as he revealed why he doesn’t believe in and would never support the agitations for the Yoruba…
The Emir of Daura, Katsina State, Alhaji Umar Farouk, has explained why the emirate decided to confer a title on President Muhammadu Buhari’s only son, Yusuf.On Saturday, Yusuf will be turbaned as the Talban Daura and District Head of Kwasarawa, however, many Nigerians questioned the rationale behind this. Speaking at his palace during the turbaning…
Construction of the 5000-seat capacity Township Stadium at Nsukka in Enugu State, by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration, to encourage grassroots sports development reaches over 90% completion with the successful installation of AstroTurf, Tartan Tracks and Seats. The installation of flood lighting and other associated works at the Nsukka Township Stadium is ongoing while construction of…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has said the implementation of the Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), which commenced seven years ago, has attracted about N200 billion worth of investments into the sector. Specifically, the Executive Secretary of NSDC, Mr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed the development at a media parley in Abuja on Monday. According to…
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. Remi Babalola, former chairman of FBN Holdings Plc appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria following the abrupt exit of his predecessor, Oba Otudeko, resigned his position due to “the rot, stench and corruption in the system”. Mr Babalola…
The deal also involves expanding the rice firm into a Staple Crop Processing Zone. Ellah Lakes Plc has announced its partnership with the Enugu State government via a joint venture for the development of the Ada Rice Company and plantation. The deal also involves expanding the rice firm into a Staple Crop Processing Zone. Ellah…
