Musk: I may die under mysterious circumstances
The Chief Executive Officer of microblogging site, Twitter, Elon Musk, says his life might be cut short under mysterious circumstances. Musk, who recently acquired Twitter for $44 billion, made the revelation via his verified handle on Monday. The CEO of Tesla Motors, however, expressed no sign of regret, saying it has been nice knowing “you”. He tweeted: “If I die under mysterious...
Zamfara crisis: APC reconciles Matawalle, Yari
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reconciled the political differences between Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara and his predecessor, Hon. Abdul'aziz Yari. The breakthrough in the prolonged dispute came on Monday after APC National Chairman, Senator Abdulahi Adamu, and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) met the political gladiators. The Zamfara State chapter of the...
Lagosians eat N328bn worth of cow meat per annum – Perm Sec
Lagos residents consume an estimated N328 billion worth of cow meat per annum. About 98 per cent of cattle consumed in Lagos State are from the northern part of the country or from across the border. The remaining 2 per cent is a shortfall in local production and represents about 181,757 tons of meat or about 1,235,601 heads of cattle per...
Osinbajo steps up consultations, parley Speakers, Dep Speakers
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says consultations with the people is critical in governance and important for national development, especially in a country as diverse and complex as Nigeria. Osinbajo said government by partnership is very important, noting that he would apply the partnership model in governance if he is nominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential flagbearer and...
Senate President Lawan picks APC presidential forms
After weeks of denials, Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Monday picked the N100 million presidential forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawan is the 24th person to have picked the APC presidential forms. Former ambassador, Chief Sam Nkire, led 15 other senators to purchase forms for Lawan at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Senate President had earlier described his presidential...
ATK: Oil marketers fault airlines over N700 per litre claim
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has faulted the claims by the Nigeria’s airlines that Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), also known as aviation fuel, was being sold at N700 per litre. Executive Secretary of MOMAN, Mr. Clement Isong, said the price of the product in Nigeria is between N540 and N580 per litre. Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had...
2023: Fayemi appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has named the Special Adviser, Governor’s Office, Mr. Foluso Daramola, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Fayemi also named the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Tolu Ibitola, as the new Chief of Staff to the Governor. The two appointments are with immediate effect, according to a statement issued by Yinka Oyebode, the Chief...
Customs vows to sanction officer for assaulting Okowa’s aide
The Nigeria Customs Service has vowed to punish its officer for assaulting Samson Nwachukwu, the Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. The Star had earlier reported that the customs officer slapped Nwachukwu, following an altercation that ensued between the governor’s aide and the operative along the Benin/Agbor Expressway on Saturday. It was learnt that the governor’s aide was...
Buhari’s supporters mock Ayu for returning N405m loot
President Muhammadu Buhari's supporters, under the auspices of Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), have mocked the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Iyorchia Ayu, for returning N405m loot as a plea bargain, describing him as someone who contributed in undermining military efforts against terrorists and criminal elements. The BMO said Ayu quietly returned public funds he received from...
2022 WASSCE commences May 16
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will commence on Monday, May 16, 2022. The Head of National Office, WAEC, Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known while speaking at a briefing on Monday. Areghan noted that the examination would end on June 23, 2022. He said: “I am delighted to inform...
