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By Halimah Olamide Many Nigerians have today rejected a promotional offer by an indigenous tomato company, Erisco Foods over the continued intimidation of a consumer who gave a review of its product after discovering it to be bad after purchase. Mrs. Chioma Okoli, a Lagos-based housewife is currently under trial after the company founder, Chief Eric Umeofia, got her arrested over her review of the company’s tomato last year. The woman had posted her impression of the tomato she bought on September 17, 2023 on her Facebook page. The post however attracted the attention of the company which accused Chioma…
By Femi Alabi The last might not have been heard on the impeachment saga of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, as the state House of Assembly said it will resort to substituted service to serve the impeachment notice. The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, announced this during plenary on Monday. According to him, Shaibu has refused to acknowledge the impeachment notice sent to him from the court through courier service. Agbebaku said the impeachment notice to the deputy governor will now be served through a publication in the national dailies. The…
By Femi Alabi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Niger state to enhance food availability in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure during the 2024 Special Ramadan Prayer organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, at the State House Mosque complex, Lagos House, Ikeja. The theme of the event was: “Allah Will Not Change The Way Of A People, Until They Change What Is In Their Hearts”. The governor recounted that his visit to Minna, Niger State, on Monday with President Bola Tinubu, was on food security. He…
By Femi Alabi Anambra State Government on Monday demolished no fewer than 2,000 shops along Niger Street in Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area of the State. The demolition became necessary following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street in Fegge. The Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Emeka Orji, who supervised the demolition, later told newsmen that he was acting on the orders of Governor Charles Soludo, following the ongoing building collapse in the area. According to him, a notice was issued as regards the demolition and it was followed by a series…
By Femi Alabi The Federal Government has said that is set to increase electricity megawatts from 4000 to 6000 within the next three to six months to improve power supply. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, states this in Abuja on Monday, while meeting with the Heads of Power Agencies and other stakeholders in the industry. He said, “4000 megawatts is not acceptable and we have plans to increase the megawatts to a minimum of 6000 to 6500 within the next three to six months. ”What we are looking at is to have an agreement to ramp up to…
By Femi Alabi A lawmaker from Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has asked the Federal Government to charge Senator Ningi to court for criminal misinformation and breach of peace in the National Assembly and the country by extension. In a chat with Senate correspondents on Monday, Ibrahim said it is not true that the country has two Appropriation Acts as claimed by his colleague, Ningi. He said, “If the Senate will not do that within the next seven days, I will write a letter to the Inspector General of Police to investigate the cricumstatnce leading to the approval…
By Femi Alabi The Nigeria Police, Enugu State Command has announced the arrest of four suspected members of car stealing syndicate in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Daniel Ndukwe on Monday said that four vehicles stolen within Enugu and bunch of car keys were recovered from them. Ndukwe noted that the suspects were arrested by police operative in Uwani Police Division following surveillance mounted around Kenyatta Market axis, where several reports of car thefts were received. “Accordingly, Anioko Chukwujekwu, 32, the syndicate’s kingpin, was arrested on March 3, 2024, at about noon while attempting to…
Agency report Renowned Nigerian Musician, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has showered his loyal fanbase with gratitude through his latest musical offering, the ‘Thankz Alot’ Extended Play (EP). The highly anticipated EP, comprised four tracks, the Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, Christian Agadibe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Enugu on Monday. Agadibe said the song is a heartfelt expression of appreciation for the unwavering support from Daniel’s fans throughout his illustrious career, spanning 10 years. According to him, Daniel, known for his dynamic sound and captivating performances, aims to connect…
By Halimah Olamide The United Kingdom on Monday announced that henceforth, health workers will not be allowed to bring their dependants to the country. The United Kingdom’s Home Office, via its X handle on Monday said the move was to achieve a big cut in the size of immigrants coming into the country. “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants,” the Home office said The United Kingdom is seen as one of the most preferred destinations for Nigerian health workers who seek greener pastures. By implication, many health workers…
By Femi Alabi The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has hinted that the Ministry on Monday morning commenced the removal of illegal structures around the Jakande Estate of Lekki. He gave the hint on his official X handle saying illegal structures and shanties around Jakande Estate and Maiyegun, Lekki will be evacuated. Wahab held that the enforcement is aimed at reclaiming the coastal way alignment for the Lagos- Calabar Highway. He wrote, “Lagos State Government this morning began the removal of all illegal structures and shanties built around Jakande Estate, and…