The Deputy Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Osun State, Justice Olamide Oloyode ( retd), has started mobilising Nigerians to come together to assist ace musician, Yinka Ayefele, whose N800m Music House was demolished by the Oyo State…
Govt to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 4 days (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said the Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily shut for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26, 2018. The government explained that the measure was to make it easy…
1 killed in Benue as troops engage armed herdsmen in gun duel (SUN)
The military operation code named Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), on Saturday, engaged a group of armed herdsmen who invaded some communities along Gbajimba, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, in a gun battle. The suspected herdsmen…
SCM tasks FG to release of Leah Sharibu (SUN)
The Students Christian Movement (SCM) has called on the Federal Government to do everything humanly possible to ensure that the Dapchi Christian girl, Leah Sharibu, is released from the custody of Book Haram terrorists. Leah was kidnapped alongside more than…
Saraki: Disarray in APC over impeachment (Guardian)
The plot by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remove Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki may have suffered a set back due to suspicion and distrust among the party leadership and the lawmakers. Apart from lack…
Police to conduct psychiatric test on FSARS officers (Punch)
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operation, Joshak Habila, has met with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad commanders at the force headquarters. He used the opportunity to brief them about the planned overhaul and renaming of the squad to…
Tinubu Bows to Pressure, Set to Endorse Ambode for Second Term (ThisDay)* Investors’ lament woes in Lagos Free Zone (Vanguard)
Tinubu Bows to Pressure, Set to Endorse Ambode for Second Term (ThisDay) The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally agreed to endorse Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for another term, THISDAY has learnt.…
Abuja building collapse: Victims’ relatives protest as FCT ends rescue operation (Punch)
Relatives of victims in the four-storey building which collapsed on Friday in Abuja have protested the decision of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to end the rescue operation at the site on Saturday. They were dispersed by policemen who fired…
FCTA warns against open defecation to prevent cholera (Independent)
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned residents to desist from open defecation to prevent cholera in the territory. The Director, Public Health, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Humphrey Okoroukwu, gave the warning in a statement on…
Who’s Trump attacking on Twitter? (CNN)
President Donald Trump has long used Twitter to define — and defame — his political opponents, but about 18 months into his presidency it’s become blindingly clear that his use of social media to target critics, disloyal former lieutenants and…