Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle and Bandits used to illustrate the storyGovernor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has convened an emergency security meeting that lasted seven hours. The closed-door emergency meeting held on Monday, called at the instance of the governor, was attended by stakeholders who looked at the security challenges facing the North-West state. Peoples Gazette … Continue reading Bandits: Governor Matawalle holds emergency security meeting.
NAFDAC seals 38 sachet water production outlets in Sokoto.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 38 sachet water production outlets in Sokoto State for contravening various production laws. The Sokoto state coordinator for NAFDAC, Garba Adamu, said the exercise was part of the routine operation of the agency aimed at safeguarding the quality and sanity of products … Continue reading NAFDAC seals 38 sachet water production outlets in Sokoto.
Russia predicts doom in Afghanistan says civil war likely.
Russia says it sees the risk of a civil war in Afghanistan but will not interfere in their case. “There is the risk of a renewed civil war in Afghanistan,” Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. “Of course, no one intends to interfere in these events,” Mr Peskov said when asked about possible Russian … Continue reading Russia predicts doom in Afghanistan says civil war likely.
Man in court for destroying 300,000 pieces of watermelon.
35-year-old man, Abubakar Usman, appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court on Monday for allegedly destroying 300,000 pieces of watermelon worth N1.5 million. The prosecution counsel, Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on August 4 around 7:22 p.m. at the toll gate, Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife. Mr Osanyintuyi said that the defendant … Continue reading Man in court for destroying 300,000 pieces of watermelon.
Cross River Govt partners Nigerian Navy to establish base at UNICAL.
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade and UnicalGovernor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade and UnicalThe Cross River state government has disclosed plans to establish a Naval base in partnership with the Nigerian Navy at the riverine area of the University of Calabar. Governor Ben Ayade disclosed this on Monday when he received the … Continue reading Cross River Govt partners Nigerian Navy to establish base at UNICAL.
China wants to work with Nigeria to end modern day slavery.
The Chinese embassy in the Federal Capital territory, Abuja, has pledged China’s readiness to work with Nigeria to address the issue of modern-day slavery. The embassy made the commitment through its cultural counselor, Li Xuda, on Monday in Abuja, during the commemoration of the 2021 International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and its … Continue reading China wants to work with Nigeria to end modern day slavery.
Disgraced EFCC officers return to Dorathy’s apartment to bully her
EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa and Dorathy BachorEFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa and Dorathy BachorPower drunk officers from the EFCC stormed the residence of Nigerian entertainer Dorathy Bachor located at Lekki, Lagos on Monday evening. The officers were humiliated earlier on Monday after Dorathy shared pictures of their barbaric and unprofessional invasion of her apartment at 4:00 … Continue reading Disgraced EFCC officers return to Dorathy’s apartment to bully her
Voters registration: Over 2 million Nigerians register on INEC’s portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded two million. The programme was launched on June 28. INEC said this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in Abuja … Continue reading Voters registration: Over 2 million Nigerians register on INEC’s portal
D’Tiger to take on Mali at FIBA 2021.
Tigers head coach, Mike Brown, says the Nigerian team is ready to take on their African counterpart Mali at the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket in Kigali on Wednesday. Admitting that the competition’s schedule immediately after the Summer Olympics was going to be challenging for his team, Mr Brown said his players were nonetheless ready. “They will … Continue reading D’Tiger to take on Mali at FIBA 2021.
Lagos to resume second phase of vaccination.
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-OluThe Lagos State Government says it will resume vaccination against COVID-19 on Wednesday, August 25, with the administration of the Moderna vaccine. Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this at the Lagos House, Ikeja, at a news conference on the state’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Sanwo-Olu, who personally gave … Continue reading Lagos to resume second phase of vaccination.
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