Year: 2017
The Rats Are Not To Blame
Throughout last week, it didn’t feel good to be Nigerian. On Tuesday, in particular, reading the international media was a…
Lagos begins demolition of 57 distressed buildings
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA on Monday began the demolition of 57 distressed buildings across the metropolis in…
South Africa’s Construction Company To Step Up Restructuring
South African construction company, Basil Read, said it plans to raise up to 300 million rand (23.01 million dollars) through…
Egypt To Lower Exchange Rate To 16 Pounds
Egypt will lower its customs exchange rate to 16 pounds per dollar from 16.25, effective Sept. 1, Finance, Minister Amr…
Eid-el-Kabir: Osun Govt Offers Free Train Ride
The Osun Government says it has concluded plans to provide free train ride for its indigenes from Lagos to Osogbo…
Former Japanese Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata dies at 82
Former Japanese Prime Minister, Tsutomu Hata, died on Monday aged 82, Kyodo News service reported, citing unnamed sources.
Hajj: 1.7m Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia
No fewer than 1.705 million pilgrims have arrived the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj, according to…
Kenyan Court Orders Scrutiny Of Vote-Count Systems
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to allow the opposition have access to…
Saudi Arabia expects Hajj revenues to exceed $4.2bn
Saudi Arabia expected its Hajj revenues to exceed 4.2 billion U.S. dollars for the current season, Al Sharq Al Awsat…
Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators up to $40,000
A ban on plastic bags came into force Monday in Kenya and those found in violation of the ban could…
Anyone who tries to arrest me will die – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), says anyone who tries to arrest him will die.
Alison Madueke again, sells 2 London property, UK freezes £10m house
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen a £10million worth of London property allegedly bought for Diezani Alison-Madueke as…
Lagos arraigns paramilitary officer for stealing motorcycle
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) has arraigned a paramilitary officer (Man 'O' War)…
My Random Thoughts…
I am sharing my thoughts in this article, not necessarily as the Governor of Lagos State but as a Nigerian;…
Nigeria wins Women Afrobasket for 3rd time after 12 years
Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Sunday restored the nation’s lost glory in the Women Afrobasket having defeated defending…
Police warn Enugu drivers, passengers against collecting foods from strangers
Police in Enugu State have warned drivers and passengers against collecting edibles from strangers who used drugs on people and…
Olubadan, Ladoja absent at coronation of obas in Ibadan
All roads led to the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State as eminent indigenes, sons and daughters…
Presidency raises alarm over calumny campaign against Kyari
The Presidency has alerted the public on an orchestrated campaign to smear the good name of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief…
Slow judicial system frustrates anti-corruption war – EFCC
The fight against corruption is being delayed by Nigeria’s slow judicial system and delay tactics by defense lawyers, the Economic…
Ajimobi crowns 21 new Oyo Obas
Twenty-one newly elevated High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo State received beaded crowns and staff of office at the ancient…
NAFDAC Warns Public Against Promoting Breast Milk Substitutes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised the public to desist from promotion of…
1 In 7 Nursing Mothers Suffer Depression
Mr Tunji Johnson, a Team Lead, Monitoring and Evaluation, Postpartum Support Network Africa, says one in seven nursing mothers are…
Flood: Benue governor seeks Federal Government assistance
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Sunday appealed for financial assistance from the Federal Government toward tackling the effects of…
Police declare lawmaker Deserter
The Nigeria Police Force has declared DSP Mohammed Hamman (Sen. Isah Misau) as a Deserter from the force. The Chairman,…
Trump renews threat to scrap NAFTA
United States President Donald Trump renewed his threat to scrap NAFTA and ripped on trading partners Canada and Mexico in…
Morata stars as Chelsea down Everton 2-0
Chelsea produced a dominant home performance to comfortably beat Everton for their second win of the Premier League season.
Clinical Liverpool whip calamitous Arsenal 4-0
Liverpool produced a dazzling attacking display to destroy Arsenal as Arsene Wenger's side were humiliated at Anfield.
Army To Begin Combat Competition On Monday
The 2 Division of the Nigeria Army said it would begin Annual Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency competition on Monday in…
Agric Agency Advises Farmers On Use Of Herbicides
Mr Onyeme Nwodo, Programme Manager, Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADP), has advised farmers to use herbicides for weeding and…
Navy Intercepts 1.1m Litres Of Stolen Diesel
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 1.1 million litres of diesel allegedly stolen from pipelines belonging to multinational oil companies in…