Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, yesterday, justified the demolition of Mr. Yinka Ayefele’s Music House saying being physically challenged is not an excuse to break the law. This was as the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere…
Mnangagwa critic charged over facebook comments (Thezimbabwean)
Zimbabwean authorities have arrested Munyaradzi Shoko, the leader of the Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans’ Association (Cozwa), a known critic of President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa and charged him with criminal nuisance for allegedly posting some offensive statements on Facebook against the…
U.S.-China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in (Reuters)
The United States and China escalated their acrimonious trade war on Thursday, implementing punitive 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion worth of each other’s goods, even as mid-level officials from both sides resumed talks in Washington. The world’s two largest…
Buhari forecloses former DSS boss Daura’s return (Nation)
Despite pressure from some forces, including members of his kitchen cabinet, President Muhammadu Buhari has foreclosed the reinstatement of sacked Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Lawal Daura, The Nation has learnt. Some of the lobbyists, it was learnt, trailed…
Workers plan showdown with Eko DISCO, Egbin Power (Vanguard)
There are strong indications that electricity workers are planning a major showdown with Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Eko DISCO, and Egbin Power Plc over perceived unfair labour practices. This is coming after a similar confrontation with Ikeja Electricity, IE also known…
Irate youths set Imo Magistrates’ court on fire (Punch)
There is pandemonium at the Magistrates’ Court in Olru, Imo State, as youths numbering above 15 set the court building on fire. Our correspondent gathered that the fire destroyed all the documents in the court before it could be quenched.…
APC has made Saraki the current issue in Nigerian politics, Say Senators (Vanguard)
Senators Wednesday took a swipe at the ruling, All Progressives Congress, APC and its leaders, saying that they have in recent time, made the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki the current issue in Nigerian Politics. According to the Senators, because…
Propagate our achievements, Lai Mohammed urges Churches (Vanguard)
The Federal Government has appealed to Churches and other religious organisations to use their platforms to propagate the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari led Administration. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the appeal at his…
PDP calls for arrest of Miyetti Allah leaders (Guardian)
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the arrest and trial of the leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, over the association’s comment on plot to forcefully remove the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki. PDP made the…
Nigeria overheating ahead of 2019 polls, party warns (Guardian)
The Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) has cautioned politicians not to overheat the polity. Its national chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, gave the warning in a statement in Abuja, yesterday. Nigeria is at the crossroads and needs the prayers of all compatriots…