Oluwo denied demand of N20m from Oyetola to wed Kano princess –Palace
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, today, denied writing to Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, to solicit support for a proposed wedding in Kano State. A letter had gone viral on the internet where the royal father purportedly solicited money for the Kano wedding. The letter dated February 8, 2022, addressed to Oyetola, was […]
Bishop Adebiyi of Lagos Anglican Communion dies at 79
The pioneer Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion; Rt Revd Dr. Peter Awelewa Adebiyi is died According to a statement released today on behalf of the family, by the 79-year-old bishop’s first son, Adeboye, the Ex bishop died on Thursday after a brief illness. Adebiyi was the bishop of […]
Oando fires back at NNPC, says firm did not import adulterated petrol
Oando Plc. has said it did not import adulterated Premium Motor Spirit into the country, in contrast to what the Nigerian National Petroleum Company ( NNPC) Ltd. said wednesday. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, had said the national oil firm received a report from its quality inspector on the presence of emulsion particles […]
50th Anniversary: MSF organises photo exhibition in Sokoto
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Medecins Sans Frontiers(MSF) otherwise Doctors without Boarders is set to mark its 50th anniversary of providing life saving services to humànity tomorrow Saturday to feature exhibition of photographs that celebrates humanity and resilience of patients and its staff. According to a release issued to newsmen in Sokoto by its Media contact […]
MRS disassociate self from contaminated PMS, says NNPC is sole importer
MRS Oil Nigeria Limited on Tuesday disassociated itself from the importation of contaminated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria, stating that the NNPC is the sole importer of PMS in Nigeria.In a statement signed by the management of the firm, the company said news report that it imported the contaminated fuel is false and erroneous. […]
Adulterated Fuel: Kyari Names MRS, Emadeb-Consortium, Oando, Duke Oil As Culprits
The Nigerian National Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday stated that its investigation has revealed the presence of Methanol in four petrol cargoes imported by MRS, Emadeb/Hyde/AY Maikifi/Brittania-U Consortium, Oando and Duke Oil. Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, who disclosed this during a media briefing yesterday, however said he has since ordered the holding […]
AAU: Obaseki Appoints New Acting VC.
The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Mr Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, in the exercise of his powers under the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Law and the Special Intervention Law, 2021, has relieved Professor B.O Osadolor of his appointment as Acting Vice- Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma with effect from Tuesday, 8th February, 2022. The […]
Buhari bids Senegal Ambassador farewell, congratulates country on AFCON victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked outgoing Ambassador of Senegal, Babacar Ndiaye to convey his congratulations to President Macky Sall on the victory of the Teranga Lions at the just concluded AFCON. It could be recalled that Senegal defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after the sides couldn’t […]
KEPA begins door-to-door refuse collection.
The Kaduna Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) said, the agency had commenced door-to-door refuse evacuation within the metropolis. General Manager of KEPA, Maimunatu Abubakar, who made this known today in an interview with news men, in Kaduna, said the initiative would ensure a cleaner and healthier state. Abubakar said the program began with the distribution of […]
Why I’ll continue to lament, FG to blame for insecurity – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that the reason for his constant cry was that he was not elected to rule over dead bodies or displaced persons. Ortom stated this on Wednesday when he received in audience Mrs. Cecilia Gayya, the Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, who was represented […]