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It is ridiculous to link the Minister to any non-compliant flight – Fashola tells CEO, executive Jets
Minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has reacted to the letter by the Chairman of Executive Jets Services, Sam Iwuajoku, apologizing to the Federal Government after his company was banned by the Ministry of Aviation for conveying singer, Naira Marley, to Abuja from Lagos for a concert in violation of COVID-19 guidelines. In the letter, Iwuajoku had said the error was as a result of mistaken identity as he thought it was twh minister…
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FG directs JAMB, tertiary institutions to begin 2020/2021 admission processes
The federal government has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary institutions, to commence with the admission processes for the 2020/2021 academic session. This was according to a remark by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, at the 2020 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria in Abuja, on Tuesday. Mallam Adamu Adamu who was represented by Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba urged JAMB to take advantage…
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Oshimhole’s Verdict: Ajimobi to serve as acting APC chairman
Former Governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi is to serve as APC’s acting National chairman after the court of Appeal upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole. According to a statement signed by the party spokesman Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu late Tuesday, the appointment of Sen. Ajimobi who is the deputy chairman for the southern region is according to the constitution of the party. Read the full statement below: Sen. Abiola Ajimobi to Serve As APC…
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Edo Deputy Governor removes APC Flag from Office, declares for PDP
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu has declared his resignation from the all progressives congress (APC) as he removed the APC flag in his office. In a video shared online, Shuaibu was seen removing the APC flag in his office whilst declaring optimal support for the peoples Democratic party (PDP). One of those present during the removal of the party flag was heard saying “goodbye APC from Edo government house”. Shuaibu told journalists; “It is…
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Naira Marley’s concert: I am wondering why they have not been arrested – CEO, Executive Jets
Chairman/ Chief executive officer of Executive Jets, the airline that conveyed Naira Marley and his crew from Lagos to Abuja for his concert, Sam Iwuajoku, has expressed surprise as to why they (Naira Marley and co) have not been arrested considering they flouted the interstate travel ban. Following an interview he had with premium times, he admitted to writing the apology to the minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika as well as the letter where he…
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Obaseki officially resigns from APC
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has officially resigned from the leading all progressives Congress (APC) Obaseki made this known after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock on Tuesday. His resignation is coming after his disqualification from participating in the upcoming gubernatorial primaries in the State. Reports have it that he was disqualified due to a defective certificate.
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Liverpool’s Manager, Jurgen Klopp is a year older today
Liverpool’s Manager, Jurgen Klopp is a year older today. The team took to their twitter handle to celebrate him sharing series of videos and pictures. In one of their posts they wrote; Happy birthday boss
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Reopening of schools: Consider public schools – Shehu Sani warns
Former Kaduna state lawmaker, Shehu Sani has warned against reopening of schools as there is an increase in coronavirus cases in the country. Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade had sometime last week ordered the gradual reopening of schools across the state from June 16, 2020. The Federal government on Monday advised states rushing to reopen schools to apply caution as the current situation in the country does not in any way support such initiative. Reacting to…
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FG permits Schools to write Third Term Examination
Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba has announced that private schools that run international curriculum are free to conduct their third term examinations online. He said this while speaking during the daily briefing of the Presidential taskforce on COVID-19 on Monday. According to the minister, this had become necessary, as there were private schools licenced to run foreign curriculum, especially for children of expatriates and diplomats. “Private Schools that run International Curriculum are free…
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Clash in Aso Villa: Presidency defends Buhari’s aide
The Presidency has defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s Private Secretary and nephew, Yusuf Sabiu (aka Tunde), against Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari in the recent clash that occurred at the Presidential Villa. Speaking on channels Television on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said Tunde had to leave Abuja for Lagos to see his wife who was delivered of a baby. This was what led to the clash…
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We have failed to protect you – Governor Masari of Katsina tells residents
Governor Masari of Katsina state has expressed disappointment in the government for not protecting the people of Katsina despite their promises. In a statement he made, he said the bandits behave worst than animals as they kill people indiscriminately and for no reason “I don’t know what to tell them. I cannot look at them in the face because we have failed to protect them, contrary to our pledge to ensure the security of lives…
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Naira Marleys Concert: We thought he was Minister of works, Fashola – Airline apologises
The airline that conveyed Naira Marley to Abuja for his concert at Jabi Lake Mall has written an apology to the federal government following reports that the Minister of Aviation had suspended the airline. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Mr. Sam Iwuajoku, in a letter sent to Minister of aviation, said that the airline airlifted Naira Marley due to a case of mistaken identity. He said there was no indication from the names…
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