Lagos Helicopter Crash: AIB Releases Manifest
Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released the names of 12 persons, including six people who died in Bristow Helicopter crash into the lagoon in Lagos Sate. According to the manifest released by the AIB, six victims who lost their…
Why I will Remain Eternally Grateful To Abacha, Fayose Says
Indefatigable Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose has disclosed that owes former maximum ruler, late General Sani Abacha eternal gratefulness, promising to make a difference. While specifically thanking the late Head of State for creating Ekiti State on October 1,…
I Don’t Have Any Facebook Account, Says NSCDC Boss
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disowned Facebook Accounts in the name of its Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu. The spokesman of the corps, Emmanuel Okeh, in a statement said, “The Commandant General of NSCDC does not…
Egbabor Secures NBC Approval for Isoko Radio License
Written By Nelson Egware Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has secured the approval of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to establish Isoko Radio which will be the first radio station to be established by any…
Amaechi Fails To Stop Wike From Probing His Administration
The former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, on Thursday, lost his bid to stop the probe of his administration by Governor Nyeson Wike. Justice Simeon Amadi of the State High Court dismissed a suit filed by the ex-governor challenging…
PRESS RELEASE: Alleged Termination Of Contract Between Afriland Properties Plc And Lagos State
The management of Afriland Properties Plc notes with concern, recent reports relating to its transaction to redesign and redevelop the iconic Falomo Shopping Centre in Lagos. These unverified reports have implied that, the contract with the Lagos State Development and…
Buhari Moves To End Oil Subsidy, Seeks Sector Deregulation
President Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to begin full deregulation of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which will bring the current oil subsidy regime to an end. The new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
Ajimobi Ends Free Education in Oyo, Introduces Levy, Stops WAEC Payment
Governor Abiola Adeyemi Ajimobi of Oyo State has introduced education levy in the state, even as the government stops payment of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration fees for students. The decision of the government was made by the State…
Buhari Appoints Fowler New FIRS Chairman, Gusau New BOF DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), even as he named Aliyu Yahaya Gusau as Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation. “Gusau’s appointment is with effect from…
Full List of Hit Songs Banned By NBC
In line with it’s statutory responsibility, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs. NBC is the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry. It was established on August 24, 1992…
Post Master-General Resigns As Buhari Meets NIPOST, Ministry Of Communication Officials
Nigeria’s Post Master General of the Federation, Ibrahim Baba, has retired from the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST). His exit came Tuesday, even as President Buhari met with officials from NIPOST and the ministry of communication at Aso Villa Speaking to…