Written by The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Tunde Azeez, commonly known as Disco, has resigned from office, citing health challenges that have affected his ability to effectively discharge his duties. The Legislative Arm of the council confirmed Azeez’s resignation after receiving and reading a letter to that effect. His resignation, tendered on health grounds, was unanimously … Continue reading “Agege LG Chairman, Tunde Azeez resigns over health challenges as Lagos House Speakers son becomes substantive Chairman”
Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, November 5, ordered his top officials to draft proposals on possible nuclear weapons testing, a move directly following a statement last week by US President Donald Trump that the United States would resume such tests. Speaking at a meeting with his Security Council, Putin reaffirmed Russias conditional stance: that Russia … Continue reading “Putin orders proposals on resumption of Nuclear testing in response to Trump’s statements”
Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand has suffered a “high grade” knee injury, the La Liga club said Wednesday. The Spanish centre-back went off hurt during his team’s 3-1 Champions League win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday. Atletico did not give a timeframe for Le Normand’s expected return, but Spanish media reported he will … Continue reading “Atletico’s Le Normand Set To Miss Spain Qualifiers After Knee Injury”
The California-based Prince Harry on Wednesday called on people not to forget military veterans, as he expressed his enduring pride at being British. Harry made his comments ahead of Britain’s annual commemoration of its war dead on Sunday. The prince, who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan, said that while he now lived abroad, … Continue reading “I Proudly Served, Fought For Britain — Prince Harry”
A 35-year-old man Wednesday rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the French Atlantic island of Oleron, wounding 10 people, including four seriously, a prosecutor said. The Oleron resident “deliberately hit several pedestrians and cyclists” along a main road on the scenic island off the western city of La Rochelle, prosecutor Arnaud Laraize said. … Continue reading “Man Rams Car Into Pedestrians In France, Wounding Ten — Prosecutor”
Tragedy struck at the Dogon Karfe level crossing in Jos when a train returning from Bukuru Station collided with a tricycle, leaving two people dead and two others injured. READ ALSO: Warri-Itakpe Derailment: Two Suspects Arrested, NRC Announces Resumption Date According to the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Jos Station, … Continue reading “Two Dead, Two Injured As Train Crushes Tricycle In Plateau”
The Federal Government on Wednesday reiterated that it is winning the war against terrorism with major achievements recorded in the North-Eastern part of the country. Speaking during a press briefing, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said troops have neutralised over 592 terrorists in Borno State since March. “In … Continue reading “VIDEO: Over 592 Terrorists Killed In Borno Since March, Says Idris”
The Senate has passed through third reading a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other places across the country. The bill which is a concurrent legislation from the House of Reps, aims to protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic environments, … Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Sexual Harassment In Educational Institutions”
The Federal Government has said it may sell off the refineries as part of its economic reform strategy to attract investors, boost competition, and improve efficiency in the downstream oil sector. Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries — located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna — have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day … Continue reading “FG Mulls Refineries Sale To Boost Competition”
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to introduce a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the existing Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) for Nigerians abroad. The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, said the new document forms part of the agency’s ongoing reforms to strengthen identity management and border governance in line … Continue reading “NIS To Introduce Single-Travel Emergency Passport For Nigerians Abroad”