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Lai Mohammed raised a formidable machinery that went a long way in bringing change in Nigeria – Buhari celebrates Minister on 70th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, as a devoted public servant. Felicitating with the Minister on his 70th birthday, the President averred that Lai Mohammed raised a formidable information machinery that went a long way in bringing change in the country He further stated that Lai works assiduously to create understanding and enhance the image of the country by bridging the gaps in information. The statement read; “The President congratulates the minister on the milestone, heralded by many years of diligent service to the country, working as a lawyer and businessman, before getting into politics where he…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Sanwo-Olu breaks silence on Dowen student’s death
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki as “disturbing and heartbreaking”. The Governor in a Facebook post revealed that he has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter. He also commiserated with the family of the deceased and assured them of his full support ay their trying time.He wrote, “I commiserate deeply with the family of late Sylvester (Jnr) Oromoni, the 12-year old pupil of Dowen College, Lagos.“As a parent, I share the grief Sylvester’s demise has brought upon his parents and the entire household. The incident is not…
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Catholic priest abducted in Ondo
A Catholic Priest identified as Reverend Father Joseph Ajayi has been abducted. The incident happened along Akure-Ikere Road in Ondo State when the priest was returning from Ikere, a city in neighbouring Ekiti State and travelling to Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State A family source who confirmed the abduction of the cleric, told Channels Television that he was very close to Akure, the Ondo State capital where his parish is situated, before he was attacked and taken away by yet-to-be-identified persons to an undisclosed location. The assailants are yet to contact any member of the victim’s…
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First commercial flight lands in Anambra as Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority gives clearance for commercial operations to resume at the airport
Flight operations have commenced today, Dec. 7, at the Anambra International cargo/passenger airport, Umueri. The airport was cleared on December 1 by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for commercial operations to resume at the airport. The first commercial flight landed in the state, just in time for the Christmas holidays that sees many indigenes travel to their ancestral homes in the Southeastern state. There were green and white balloons at the airport to welcome travellers. Anambra indigenes have taken to social media to rejoice over the new development.
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“Sylvester’s blood is on us all. We all failed him” – Pretty Mike blames Nigerians
Media Personality, Pretty Mike has said we all as citizens have failed late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni, who died after allegedly being beaten up by seniors at school. He said Nigerians are expressing outrage now and calling out bullies, but all had a part to play in the death of the 12-year-old. He also blamed the country’s health care system adding that the hospital took too long to diagnose and treat Sylvester He blamed parents who buy violent video games for their kids and also people who bully others in the presence of their kids. He also called out…
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Buhari’s reputation as Democrat won’t change if he doesn’t Sign Electoral Bill – Adesina
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s position as a democrat won’t change whether he assents to the electoral bill or not.He stated this while speaking on Monday in an interview with Channels Television.Adesina said Buhari has already created a reputation of “clean elections” for himself whether he signs the electoral bill or not.“In terms of his image for democratic value, that image is made already. It is almost cast in concrete. You will find that one election after the other has been better under President Buhari,” he said.“Under President Buhari, the governing party has lost —…
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Lai Mohammed devoted servant, made sacrifices – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed as a devoted servant who has made sacrifices for the country. The President said this while celebrating the Minister on his 70th birthday.In a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president said Mohammed has worked assiduously in enhancing the image of Nigeria by bridging the information gaps. In his words;“The President congratulates the minister on the milestone, heralded by many years of diligent service to the country, working as a lawyer and businessman, before getting into politics where he served as Chief of Staff in Lagos…
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Nnamdi Kanu denied food in DSS custody – Younger brother raises alarm
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that he is being denied food in the facility of the Department of State Service (DSS). This was made known in a statement by the younger brother to the secessionist leader, Prince Kanu Meme who also claimed that the Nigeria’s secret police has denied him his medical report after taking his blood for more than 21 times. Prince Kanu Meme was on a routine visit to the detained separatist leader, Nnamdi. The pro-biafra leader regretted the action of the DSS despite several court pronouncement ordering the Nigerian…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Three Dowen Students are Currently in Police Custody – Lagos CP, Odumosu
The Lagos State commissioner of police Hakeem Odumosu has disclosed that three students of the Dowen College have been arrested and currently assisting the police in their investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old student of the college. Odumosu told Channels Television on Tuesday.He however, did not give the identities of those in custody but he insisted that they are key suspects.The police boss explained that the Command is set to go for the post mortem of the body in Delta state to ascertain the cause of death.He assured that police authorities in both Lagos and Delta…
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Presidency: It’s too late to kneel and beg – Shettima replies Ezeife
The president of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, Yerima Shettima has reacted to a recent comment by former Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife on 2023 Presidency. He said the Igbos will do anything to clinch presidency come 2023, as much as kneel and beg other regions for their support. Shettima in his reaction said the Southeast should look beyond 2023 because the next two years might be too late to produce the country’s president. He said Nigerians can’t be fooled by Ezeife’s sudden turn around because he has been anti-North for the past 20 years.The AYCF National President said…
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Attend Shiloh 2021 if you want a husband, I went in 2019 and I now have mine- Lady advises Single ladies looking to get married
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share a testimony about how she found her heartthrob because she believed. The young woman known as Mrs Eyo said that she attended Shiloh 2019, prayed to get a husband, and set aside a date for the wedding in faith. As fate would have it, her prayer was answered as her bride price was paid that same day. Sharing an advise via her Twitter handle @SoftAjebo told single ladies who wish to pray for a husband at they should not be discouraged, rather they should attend this year’s Shiloh to seek…
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Surrogacy: Ini Edo only created a problem for her baby, everyone deserves a father – Award-winning Writer
Ghanaian writer, Waterz Yidana, has taken a jab at Nollywood actress, Ini Edo following her recent revelation that she had a baby through surrogacy. Taking to his Facebook page, Waterz Yidana criticized the actress’ decision and stated that her action should not be encouraged in society. According to the man, he is not against Ini having her baby through surrogacy, however, her decision of using a random or an anonymous person is his problem with her. He said that the decision is selfish and is bound to create problems for daughter as she grows up especially when she starts to…
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