Reps to probe NYSC over alleged inclusion of ransom payment to kidnappers in Scheme’s handbook
Sept. 28, 2021 The House of Representatives has ordered investigation into alleged insertion of the advice for payment of ransom into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pamphlets containing security…
NAFDAC warns tanker drivers against using kerosene tankers to load groundnut oil
Sept. 28, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned tanker drivers against using kerosene tankers to carry groundnut oil. The NAFDAC Director-General, Prof….
Bill to repeal Electricity Power Sector Reform Act 2005 passes second reading in Senate
Sept 28, 2021 The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act 2005. Presenting the lead…
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Reps set up 7-member conference committee
Sept. 28, 2021 The House of Representatives has set up a seven- member Conference Committee on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of…
COVID-19: Bed occupancy in Lagos care centres drops to 36% as State successfully treats 5,049 patients – Commissioner
Sept. 28, 2021 The Lagos State Government has disclosed that bed occupancy in the state’s public and private Coronavirus (COVID-19) care centres has dropped to 36 per cent. The Commissioner…
Prison decongestion: 320 convicts seek presidential pardon, clemency – Malami
Sept. 28, 2021 The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami said on Tuesday in Abuja that the ministry has received 320 applications on behalf of…
Police confirms abduction of retired Air Vice Marshal in Lagos
September 28, 2021 … Says working to rescue victim unhurt Gunmen have kidnapped an Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (Rtd), in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The retired Air…
COVID-19: 255m Full-Time Workers Lost Jobs In 2020 – UN
September 28, 2021 The United Nations has said that 255 million full-time workers lost their jobs in 2020 due to the coronavirus disease. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the…
IOCs appear to have no development plans in prospects for discovered reserves in Sub-Saharan Africa – Report
Sept. 28, 2021 … As Africa faces questions over undeveloped gas resources Various IOCs appear to have no development plans in prospects for their discovered reserves in Sub-Saharan Africa, according…
LASIEC says no objection made so far in voters register displayed in the State
Sept. 28, 2021 Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) says there has been no objection on registration of persons in the four days of displaying voters’ register in the state. “Since…