Popular Yoruba actor, Baba Suwe, dies at 63
Veteran Yoruba actor Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe is dead. The actor died on Monday at 63. Baba Suwe’s death was announced by one of his daughters, Adesola Omidina. She said: “This is to announce the death of my father, Babatunde Omidina, the legend and rare gem, Baba Suwe on November 22, 2021. Details and other arrangements will be announced shortly.” Baba Suwe...
African First Ladies elect Aisha Buhari as President
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has been unanimously elected as the new President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) during the 9th General Assembly held in Abuja on Monday. In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Buhari pledged to execute her new responsibility with total commitment, urging her colleagues to work in unison towards a glorious destiny for Africa. “With all...
EFCC kicks as AGF seeks review of Stella Oduah’s case, trial stalled
The disagreement between the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a case review, has stalled the arraignment of former Aviation Minster, Senator Stella Oduah. Justice Inyang Ekwo had, on October 20, fixed Monday for the arraignment of Oduah over allegations bordering on fraud while she served in the office. Oduah, who...
COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 57 new infections Sunday
Nigeria has recorded an additional fatality from the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, with 57 fresh cases reported across 10 states of the federation. The COVID-19 result was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in its daily update on Monday morning. The 57 infections reported on Sunday represented an increase from 45 reported on Saturday. NCDC added that the new...
Meter bypass, illegal connection threatening our operations – Kano DisCo
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has described meter bypass and illegal connection amongst others as the biggest economic threats to the company. KEDCO MD, Dr. Jamil Isyaku-Gwamna, warned that the company would no longer be lenient with anyone found engaging in these acts within its franchise areas. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate communications of KEDCO,...
What #EndSARS protester macheted by hoodlums told Lagos panel
Miss Kamsiyochukwu Ibe, one of the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020, was reportedly macheted in Lagos on Sunday. Ibe testified before the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related Abuses in Lagos State. The attackers reportedly told her: "Oh we know you, shebi they have warned you people to stop, but...
APC govs parley on National Convention, to meet with Buhari
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have agreed to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, to discuss the way forward for the party’s upcoming national convention. The governors under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) reached the agreement at the end of their meeting on Sunday night in Abuja. Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi and Chairman...
FBN debt: Flour Mills acquires Otudeko’s shares in Honeywell for N80bn
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has acquired the 71.69 per cent stake of billionaire Oba Otudeko in the Honeywell Flour Mills Plc (HFMP), a portfolio company of Honeywell Group Ltd. (HGL). The transaction is valued N80 billion. Also, FMN has entered into agreement with the First Bank Holdings Company to acquire its 5.06 per cent equity stake in Honeywell Flour...
#EndSARS protester who testified before panel macheted in Lagos – SAN
One of the #EndSARS protesters who testified before the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related Abuses in Lagos State has been attacked in Lagos. A member of the Panel, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), who also said his life is under threat, on Monday, revealed that Miss Kamsiyochukwu Ibe, an #EndSARS protester, was macheted on Sunday...
#EndSARS: Hold govt liable if anything happens to me – Adegboruwa
A member of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related Abuses in Lagos State, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has raised the alarm over threat to his life. Adegboruwa stated that Nigerians should hold the government responsible if anything happens to him. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) stated that since the submission of the reports, there have...
