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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29, 2020 a public holiday, according to the Ministry of Interior. A statement by the ministry on Tuesday, October 27 noted that the holiday is to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad reverred by Muslims. The Minister of Interior,…
At no time were governors of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) asked to await any further directive before distributing the palliatives given to them by the federal government to cushion the effect of the COVID- 19, credible sources have Said. . Since Wednesday last week, hoodlums across the states have…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said he would not fold its arms when an otherwise legitimate and peaceful protest is turning into free-for-all vandalism and looting in the country. The president spoke in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu. Mr Buhari tasked religious and community leaders as well as parents to rise against the looting…
The national leader of All Progressive Congress, (APC) Ahmed Bola Tinubu has denied having a hand in the shooting of protesters in Lagos state. Tinubu made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos,he said he could not have deployed the soldiers to quell the protest and fail to protect his investments — Television…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu told him the State would need N1trillion for reconstruction after the destruction caused by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests. He stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents on Sunday. Gbajabiamila spoke after taking a tour…
President Muhammadu Buhari says at least 69 people have been killed in protests against police brutality that have rocked the country for more than two weeks. The deaths include 51 civilians, 11 police officers and seven soldiers The president announced the toll in an emergency meeting with former leaders aimed at finding ways to end…
Not many remember what happened in Riyom, Plateau state many years ago. In case you’re among the many who didn’t, this story of mine will refresh your memory.I met my wife, Rhoda in the UK. She was on a state government scholarship and she emerged as one of the best graduating students in her institution….
Today Friday 23, October 2020 I visited Confluence Breed International School Lokoja,I was taking round by the proprietor of the school,Hon. Shiru Lawal,the former administrator of Lokoja Local Goverment. I was impressed with what I saw particularly,the educational equipments.and setting arrangements for the incoming pupils,where each class will accommodate twelve pupils. The school is one…
|Having eliminated their neighbours, they often find that it becomes much more difficult to keep their body and soul together. For, where families have lived as neighbours for years, even if not for generations, the elimination of the rnembers of one family by members of the other, in these violence communal conflicts, leaves wound in…
The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Centre has confirmed hoodlums launched an attacks on its facility in Ikoyi. Public Relations Officer, of the Lagos State Command, Superintendent of Prisons, Rotimi Oladokun, told Daily Trust on phone, “Yes, there was an incident at Ikoyi correctional Centre. The situation is now under control. We are…
