By Moses Adeniyi The Lagos State Government (LASG) has unleashed new agenda for the enrollment of larger percentage of Lagosians under the State designed Health Insurance Scheme tagged “Ilera Eko”. With the agenda, the Government envisions bringing no less than…
Andy Murray does not intend to play in next month’s Davis Cup following his defeat in Indian Wells and says he does not deserve to be selected anyway. The former world number one bowed out of the BNP Paribas Open…
Kaduna State University has suspended some of its students who fought cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) during the varsity’s matriculation of new students on Oct. 12. The university’s spokesman, Adamu Bargo, stated on Wednesday in Kaduna that the…
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, said Tuesday’s passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to electronically transmit election results was victory for democracy. The governor stated this in a statement issued by…
The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) says it has been able to improved supply to customers in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, to guarantee their satisfaction. Mr Ibrahim Sani-Shawai, the Head of Corporate Communications, KEDCO, said this in a…
The Senate has confirmed Mr Amaechi Nwoha, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee for appointment as Commissioner representing South- East in the National Assembly Commission. His confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Establishment…
Justice Daniel Osaigor of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to pay N200,000 for not making himself available for re-arraignment for alleged money laundering. Osaigor said that he had gone…
The National Action on Sugar Reduction, a coalition of public health organisations has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the proposed “pro-health” tax increase on soft drinks in the 2022 budget. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Bernard…
Niger State will be represented by an 80-man contingent at the 6th National Youth Games starting in Ilorin on Oct. 15. Baba Sheshi, Director of Sports, Ministry of Youth and Sports, told the Newsmen in Minna on Wednesday that the…
Three men were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 10 airbuds, 10 Bluetooth speakers and 15 iPhone 12 promax. The police charged Oluwafemi Adeniji 22; Olatunji Adeoshun, 27, and Peter Oladipupo, 24, with conspiracy,…
