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Over 80 Nigerian Ministries, Agencies Spent N1trillion In 2019 Outside Budget For Overhead Costs
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused no fewer than 84 ministries, departments and agencies of spending above the overhead cost budget in 2019 without providing evidence of where and how they sourced the excessive funds. The civic group made this allegation in a tweet released on Monday, maintaining that these government institutions spent N1,006,542,151,109.36 with total disregard to appropriation bills.
Breaking News: Movement Not Allowed For Lagos Workers Resident In Ogun - Gov. Abiodun Declares
Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said residents of the state who work in Lagos State are not permitted to move out or into the state as the lockdown eases next week, The PUNCH reports. This was contained in the latest guidelines by the state government over the Federal Government-ordered partial lockdown in the state.
Lockdown: Drama As Police Storm Akure Hotel, Arrest People Attending A Birthday Party (Video)
A video has emerged online showing the moment party-goers were whisked away by police. According to local reports, the incident happened at a hotel in Akure, Ondo state. Eyewitnesses explained that a group of party-goers had converged at the hotel to attend a birthday party. Apparently, this was in disobedience to the lockdown order by the state. When police officers got wind of the development, they quickly mobilized and went to the hotel, arresting all those in attendance.
I Need A Man Badly, I Don't Mind Being A 3rd Wife - Beautiful Actress, Christabel Egbenya
Christabel Egbenya Beautiful actress, Christabel Egbenya says she needs a man badly. As it is now, she doesn’t even mind being a second or third wife as long as her happiness is guaranteed. The Enugu State-based role interpreter confessed to Inside Nollywood that she’s presently not in any serious relationship and therefore she is ready to welcome a man into her life now. Hear her: “When it comes to serious relationship, for now, I don’t have a man. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have a boyfriend.
Horror! One Killed As Petrol Tanker Explodes At Obalende Roundabout (Video)
Scene of the incident One person has died and 16 injured after an inferno engulfed an Oando filling station in the Obalende area of Lagos on Friday, Punch Metro reports. It was gathered that among the injured was an officer of the Lagos State Fire Service who suffered major burns. He was subsequently transferred to the Lagos State General Hospital for treatment. Other injured persons sustained minor injuries and were treated on the scene of incident.
Breaking News: Lagos Discharges 26 COVID-19 Patients
File photo 26 more coronavirus patients undergoing treatment at the Lagos State isolation centres have been discharged. This was made known by Lagos COVID-19 Incident Commander and the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday. He said, “Today, 26 more COVID19Lagos patients; 14 males and 12 females including two foreign nationals – a Polish and a Filipino have been discharged from our Yaba and Onikan Isolation facilities to reunite with the society.
Joe Biden Breaks Silence On Sexual Allegation Against Him
Joe Biden US presidential candidate, Joe Biden on Friday categorically denied sexually assaulting a former staffer, saying the incident she claims occurred in 1993 “never happened” “They aren’t true. This never happened,” Biden said of the accusations made by Tara Reade, a former staffer in his US Senate office.
Buhari Approves Merger And Scrapping Of Federal MDAs
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the implementation of the Steve Oronsaye report that recommended a trimming of the Federal bureaucracy. This was confirmed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed in an interview on Channels TV Programme Politics Today.
Governor Ganduje Begs FG To Relax Curfew In Kano Due To Ramadan
Kano State Governor, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje Kano State Governor, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje asked the federal government to relax the curfew imposed in Kano state as a result of mysterious deaths in the state. Ganduje made the appeal while inaugurating a panel of experts led by the president of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Musa Borodo, to support the state task force technical committee.
Afrobeat Legend, Fela's Drummer, Tony Allen, Is Dead
Tony Allen Tony Allen, the legendary Nigerian drummer who created afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, has died. The drummer suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager told the Agence France Presse, AFP. “We don’t know the exact cause of death,” manager Eric Trosset said, adding it was not linked to the coronavirus. “He was in great shape, it was quite sudden.
We Are Struggling With Bed Spaces In Lagos - NCDC Cries Out
NCDC Boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has begged for help as it revealed it is struggling with lack of bed spaces for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Lagos state. Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of NCDC, made this revelation at the briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, April 30.
He 'Has No History Of Travel To High-Risk States' - More Details Emerge About Yobe's Coronavirus Index Case
File photo The index COVID-19 case in Yobe State has no history of contact with a suspected or confirmed case and no history of travel to high-risk states, an official of the state government has said. Idi Gubana, the Chairman of the state Committee on Covid-19 and also the deputy governor, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Damaturu.
UPDATE: Actor Bollylomo Reacts To Rape Allegation Levelled Against Him
Nollywood actor, Gbolahan Olatunde popularly known as Bollylomo, has reacted to a rape allegation leveled against him by a Twitter user who shared chats from some of his alleged victims. A Twitter user @Biliquis_X made the allegation and also shared screenshots of chats with the actor's alleged victims. Bollylomo was accused of making out with an underage girl and sexual assault including "anal sex".
TV Anchor Accused Of Cheating After Half-Naked Woman Who Is Not His Girlfriend Interrupts Live Broadcast
TV Anchor Accused Of Cheating After Half-Naked Woman Who Is Not His Girlfriend Interrupts Live Broadcast The Spanish TV host, Alfonso Merlos has been accused of cheating after a half-naked woman walked into shot during one of his at-home news broadcasts,a woman who was not his girlfriend. Merlos, 41, was presenting a report on the Estado de Alarma channel from his home when a woman, appearing to only be wearing a bra, walked through the room, in view of the camera.
Horror As Five Family Members Die Mysteriously In Enugu
File photo There is serious panic in Enugu following the tragic death of five family members in mysterious circumstance at their family house at Amaokpo, Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Breaking News: FG Directs Civil Servants From Level 14 To Resume On Monday
Head of Service, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan. Photo: Guardian The Federal Government has ordered civil servants in the country to resume duties effective Monday, May 4. This was contained in a memo signed on Thursday by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan. In the memo directed to all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the HoS said the workers would be allowed to work three times in a week and closing time would be 2pm.
Kaduna Cleric Keeping Young Girls In His Almajiri School Arrested (Photo)
Aliyu Maikwari The Kaduna State government has arrested a cleric, Aliyu Maikwari, in Zaria for allegedly keeping young girls in his almajiri school. According to DailyTrust, the government said it has evacuated 327 out of 500 other children from the house where the children were being accommodated.
Coronavirus: Nigerian Professor Under Heavy Fire For Blunders On National TV (Video)
The professor A professor of Mathematics at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Francis Osagiede, has been mocked by Nigerians for his gaffes during an interview on the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. The interview was conducted by the Nigeria Television Authority and the recorded video is now circulating on social media. Commentators mocked the professor for his poor grammar and unsubstantiated comments on coronavirus control measures.
I've Authorised The Use Of Chloroquine For Treatment Of COVID-19 - Bauchi Governor
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed (PHOTO: Official Twitter Page) According to PREMIUM TIMES, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday said he has authorised the use of chloroquine as a medication for the treatment of COVID-19.
COVID 19: Drama As Benue Index Case Refuses Treatment
File photo Benue State Deputy governor Engr Benson Abounu said the first victim of COVID-19 in the state Mrs Susan Okpe has refused to be treated of the dreaded disease, The Nation reports.
Nigerian Man Faces Jail Sentence After Spitting Into Policewoman's Eye In England
Temisan Oritsejafor A Nigerian man is facing a "significant" prison sentence after he spat blood in a police officer's eye. Temisan Oritsejafor, 41, attacked PC Napier who was arresting him after he assaulted his neighbour. Police were called to his flat in Wyken, Coventry, on April 18 after he became abusive towards neighbour Alison Osborne. During the incident, Oritsejafor suffered a bloody nose and while he was being arrested he spat in PC Napier's face.
Buhari Sends 110 Truckloads Of Foodstuff To Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari The Federal Government has sent 110 trucks of palliative foodstuff to Kano State, according to information revealed by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq, made this known on Wednesday. A statement by her spokesman, Salisu Dambatta, disclosed that 10 trucks of parboiled rice had been delivered to Kano. It added that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is currently moving 100 trucks of grains to five locations in the state.
Zamfara Blows Hot Over Planned Deportation Of Northern Youths By Osun State
Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola Zamfara State Government has criticized plan by its Osun counterpart to deport Northern youths who allegedly sneaked into the South-West state. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Zailani Bappa, on Thursday, Zamfara government said such an act is 'disheartening'.
Young Native Doctor Blows Hot As He's Arrested For Not Wearing Face Mask; Says He's Not afraid of Coronavirus And Can Cure It (Video)
Young Native Doctor Blows Hot As He's Arrested For Not Wearing Face Mask; Says He's Not afraid of Coronavirus And Can Cure It A young native doctor was filmed protesting after he was arrested for stepping out without wearing a face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the video, the man is seen telling the members of the task force that he's on his way to an important assignment.
Buhari's Minister, Keyamo Threatens To Resign
Festus Keyamo The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has vowed to tender his resignation if the recruitment of 774, 000 persons is hijacked by politicians. Keyamo said this while inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Extended Special Public Works Across the 774 Local Government Areas of the Federation on Wednesday. Recall that Buhari had on April 6, approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians on the Special Public Works programme in the country.
Three Ministers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Coronavirus The Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Nuno Nabiam and three ministers have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. The confirmation was given on Wednesday. According to the country's Health Minister, Antonio Deuna, they were being quarantined presently at a hotel in the country’s capital, Bissau. It was learnt that some members of the cabinet: Interior Minister Botche Cande and two secretaries of state, Mario Fambe and Monica Buaro were also infected.
Gov Obiano Directs Anambra Teachers To Resume On Monday
Governor Willie Obiano Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has directed all workers in the state to resume work on Monday, May 4. The workers were ordered home by the state government about a month ago as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. But in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the workers were asked to be on their duty posts on Monday.
Like Social Media Bill, Gbajabiamila Reportedly Copies Singapore Legislation On Quarantine Bill
Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reportedly been caught after copying a Quarantine bill, which seeks to repeal the old act enacted in 1926 and enact the control for infectious Disease bill.
Sanwo-Olu Blames Late Airport, Border Closure For The Spread Of Coronavirus
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the delayed closure of the country’s borders, seaport, and airports, including the failure of returnees to self-isolate, caused the spread of COVID-19. He said this during an Instalive interview with CNN on Wednesday. According to the governor, Lagos was prepared to curb the spread of COVID-19 but had to wait for the Federal Government to shut airport, seaport and land borders.
Shocking Story Of Woman Who Fell To Her Death While Posing For Pictures
Olesya Suspitsyna A 31-year-old woman slipped on the grass and fell from a 115-foot cliff to her death while posing for a picture in Turkey. Kazakh native Olesya Suspitsyna perished in front of her female friend who was taking the photograph in the tourist city of Antalya in the south-west of the country. The incident occurred on Sunday after the government lifted the coronavirus quarantine in the city.
Shock As Doctors Remove Live Six-Inch Worm From A Woman's Brain During Operation (Video)
Revolting footage captures the white, slender parasite wiggling and moving around inside a container after it has been removed from the patient A live six-inch worm has been taken out from the brain of a 23-year-old Chinese woman after she suffered from severe headaches. Revolting footage shows the white parasite wiggling in a bowl after it was removed from the patient.
Fayemi Appoints Father Who Refused To Accommodate Son As COVID-19 Ambassador
Governor Kayode Fayemi Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has appointed, Femi Adeoye, the man who publicly reprimanded his son who travelled to Lagos despite his warning not to embark on the trip as coronavirus ambassador. The video of Mr Adeoye refusing to cover up for his son over fear of contracting and spreading COVID-19 in Ekiti State went viral after it was shot days ago.
Faces Of Young Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Kaduna (Photos)
The internet fraudsters The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office on April 29, 2020, secured the convictions of Idahosa Bobby and Aidamebor Israel for offences bordering on internet fraud. They were arraigned before Justice Mohammed Tukur of the State High Court sitting in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The convicts were each arraigned on a separate one-count charge bordering on online fraud and for possession of fraudulent documents. .
Watch Last Dance Video Of Dancer, Kodak Before Her Sad Death
Kodak Many people are still in shock following the sudden death of popular Nigerian dancer and video vixen, Kodak who died on Wednesday evening. Kodak, a highly energetic and professional dancer was said to be hale and hearty before she lost her life while charging her phone on Wednesday evening at a video director’s home in Omole Estate, Lagos. It was gathered that she was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital within the Estate, where she was later confirmed dead.
Lawyer Sues SGF For Flouting Social Distancing At Kyari's Burial
Boss Mustapha and others attended the burial Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has been dragged to a Federal Capital Territory Magistrates’ Court at Wuse by a lawyer, Tope Akinyode. Akinyode accused Mustapha and seven other state officials of flouting social distancing order of the federal government at the burial of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. Kyari died of coronavirus on April 17 and was buried on April 18 at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.
Breaking News: 29-Year-Old Banker Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Yobe
File photo Yobe State government has confirmed her index case of coronavirus, The Nation reports. The Chairman of the Committee on Prevention and Control of COVID 19 in the State, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana who is also the Deputy Governor of the State announced that the case is a 29-year-old who is unmarried and lives with his parents. He is a banker with a new generation bank in Damaturu.
"Am I Your Mate?" - Shocking Moment Nigerian Soldier And Police Officer Were Seen Fighting Over Superiority (Video)
The police and soldier fighting in broad daylight A Nigerian soldier and a Nigerian mobile police officer have been filmed fighting over superiority. Although the exact location in Nigeria is yet unknown, from the voice and background, it appears as if it happened in the Northern part of the country. The two got into an argument following a traffic jam as the officer refused to allow the soldier pass if he will not join other cars following the proper lane.
Power Generation Drops To 1,601mw Despite N200b For Gas
Electricity Power generation on Wednesday dipped to 1,601mw even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recent release of N200 billion to gas suppliers. A report by TheNation gathered that the electricity market had recorded an energy generation of 2,983mw at the corresponding time of Tuesday, according to the daily report of the Nigeria System Operator of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
SAD!! 25-Year-Old Man Dies Of COVID-19 In Lagos
25-Year-Old Man Dies Of COVID-19 In Lagos A 25-year-old man has died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos State. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known via his Twitter handle on Thursday. He said, “87 new #COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Lagos on April 29, 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Lagos is now 947. “The good news is that 49 additional #COVID-19 survivors have been discharged following their full recovery.
MC Oluomo Mourns After Losing Loved One
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo) Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo) has been thrown into a state of mourning after losing his mother, Alhaji Zinat Abebi Omotowo. Aknsanya revealed that she passed on around 7am Thursday. She was aged 87. The Janazah (interment) was held at the Akinsanya’s Lagos home near Ejigbo NNPC in accordance with the Islamic rites.
CMD Of Yaba Infectious Disease Hospital Reportedly Tests Positive For Coronavirus
CMD Of Yaba Infectious Disease Hospital Reportedly Tests Positive For Coronavirus The Chief Medical Director of Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Bowale Abimbola, has tested positive for Coronavirus. SaharaReporters gathered that Abimbola is presently being treated in one of the wards in the hospital. “Yes, he is positive, that’s why you haven’t seen him in public unlike before.
Popular Bollywood Actor, Rishi Kapoor Is Dead
Rishi Kapoor Popular Veteran Bollywood and award winning actor, Rishi Kapoor Is dead. He died at the age of 67 on Thursday in an Indian hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia. According to the Sun Uk, Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and returned to India last September, following treatment in New York. He was recently admitted to a hospital in Mumbai for further treatment.
Photos Of Kogi COVID-19 Isolation Center Destroyed By Rain In Lokoja
Kogi COVID-19 Isolation Center Destroyed By Rain In Lokoja The Isolation center built by the Kogi State government, in preparation for possible out break of COVID-19 in the state has been destroyed by rain. The center located directly behind Federal Medical Centre Mortuary was blown by the wind on Tuesday 28th of April 2020.
Suspected Gang Members Express Displeasure Over Disruption Of Candle Light Procession For Colleagues In Ikotun
Suspected Gang Members Express Displeasure Over Disruption Of Candle Light Procession For Colleagues In Ikotun Police officers raided a candle light procession held in Agbaranje, Ikotun, by some suspected criminals in honor of their members who were killed via jungle justice in the area and this angered the suspected criminals.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Abia Taskforce Intercepts Vehicle Conveying Suspected Cannabis (Photos)
Abia Taskforce Intercepts Vehicle Conveying Suspected Cannabis The Abia State combined team of the COVID-19 Task force and youths of Ogbudiukwu, Umuopara in Umuahia South local government area of the State, Wednesday, intercepted a Siena vehicle conveying bags of weeds suspected to be cannabis at Ogbudiukwu community. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia, on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, Abia State COVID-19 Committee, Barr.
Mompha Flaunts His Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle VIII 2020 (Video)
Mompha Mompha has taken delivery of the Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle VIII 2020 which he purchased in October 2019. The luxury car cost him a whooping N180m. The Flamboyant Instagram celebrity, took to social media on friday morning, to share a video of the luxury car. According to Mompha, he is the first African to own the luxury car worldwide and also in the United Arab Emirate UAE.
16 Kano Almajiris Test Positive For Coronavirus In Kaduna
Kaduna State government has confirmed 16 new cases of Coronavirus in the state. Governor Nasir El-rufai in a tweet on Thursday said all patients were almajiris from Kano. He wrote, “KDSG has confirmed 16 new COVID-19 cases in the state. “The new cases, all almajiris from Kano, have raised the number of active COVID-19 cases in Kaduna State from 9 to 25.” Meanwhile, Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 196 cases of the virus. Confirmed cases in Nigeria now stand at 1728.
Panic As 11 Year-Old Boy Commits Suicide After Losing Fight Over TV Remote Control To Sister
Panic As 11 Year-Old Boy Commits Suicide After Losing Fight Over TV Remote Control To Sister An 11-year-old boy from Mulalio Village in Ikolomani Constituency in Kakamega County, Kenya allegedly committed suicide after he lost a fight over TV remote control early Wednesday, April 29. Canton Litiku, a Class Five pupil at Kakamega Hill School, is said to have disagreed with his younger sister on which television programme to watch, resulting in his frustrations.
This Is Why Toke Makinwa Will Never Sleep With Anyone On A Plane
Toke Makinwa Media personality, Toke Makinwa has revealed why she will never dare engage in sexual intercourse while travelling on air. She took to her social media handle to say that she’ll have to wait for a plane to land before she decides to have sex because she can’t sin that close to her maker.. According to her, leaving her life in the hands of a pilot is daring enough, let alone having sex while on air.
Experimental Drug, Remdesivir Proves Effective Against Coronavirus - New Study Shows
Experimental Drug, Remdesivir Proves Effective Against Coronavirus An experimental drug, Remdesvir, has proved effective against the new Coronavirus in a major study done by the National Institutes of Health, the US Government have announced .
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