Members of the Lagos Country Club Ikeja are angry over the cancellation of elections in the Club because of interferences from some life members. On Friday, members of the Tennis and Table Tennis Sections of the club got a rude shock when they trooped into the club only to discover that the annual elections have been cancelled. The elections which were scheduled to start by 2pm were halted after the Chairman of the electoral panel of the Tennis Section was served with a court injunction forbidding it. This is coming after months of preparation. In a protracted battle, some Life Members…
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Residential areas within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are gradually becoming uninhabitable due to refuse dumps. a tour of some places such as Karu Site, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarinpa, Utako and other places under Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, and discovered not just the indiscriminate dumping of refuse by residents and cart pushers, popularly known as ‘Baban Bola,’ but also lack of activities by government and its agencies keeping the FCT environment clean. For instance, residents indiscriminately dump water sachets, used cans, and other garbage across the city centre. “mountains” of refuse heaps that have been unattended to for several…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has listed the projects already completed by his administration in the nation’s capital. Wike said his administration is keeping with promises made to residents of the Territory. The FCT Minister made the statement in Abuja over the weekend when he carried out a routine inspection of ongoing road projects in the Abuja city center. The projects visited by the Minister include the Construction of the Southern Parkway from the Christian Centre to Ring Road 1, Full scope development of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Villa Roundabout to Ring Road 1, and…
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Fuel queues have made a concerning return to many Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna, as motorists face rising prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The sudden resurgence of queues has sparked fears of fuel shortages and public discontent. Fuel Stations Closed, Prices Rising In Abuja, several filling stations have shut their gates, citing a lack of fuel supply. Notable closures include A.A. Rano on Airport Road, Shafa at City Gate, and major retail outlets like Total, AP, and Mobil. Those that remain open, such as the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stations,…
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has told reporters that he would happily assist with the government’s controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda. The Rwanda Bill is awaiting royal assent to formally become law, paving the way for deportation flights to get off the ground. Parliament passed the legislation earlier this week, just hours before news emerged of another tragedy in the Channel when five migrants diedtrying to make the journey to the UK. But the government has struggled to find an airline willing to risk the reputational damage that is likely to come with being involved in the scheme, with Rwanda’s…
An LGBTQ+ friendly Easter vigil turned into momentary chaos when a prominent Episcopal bishop tore the collar off a female reverend who drew a momentary blank during the eucharistic prayer which was emceed by a drag queen. Bishop Alan M. Gates is under fire for his caught-on-camera moment when he yanked the clerical collar from Rev. Tamara Tucker’s neck during the Great Vigil of Easter at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston on March 30. Tucker is the priest and lead organizer of The Crossing, an emerging church worship community committed to radical welcome and a safe space for…
-Merger with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NIRSAL Microfinance Ltd. -Recapitalization to allow fresh capital injection to revitalize the bank, hence the immediate reconstitution of the Board of Directors of the Bank to enhance corporate governance. -Ceding National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) land titles to BOA so that it reflects in its Balance Sheet, thus increasing its capital adequacy for the purpose of raising funds from institutional investors. -Provision and upgrade of the Bank’s ICT infrastructure to automate processes, reduce costs and enhance the Bank’s outreach to the grassroots -Enhance governance and risk management by appointing qualified Board members…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said his government would continue to make strategic moves to ensure adequate security of lives and property in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a visit to the residence of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin (rtd), in Abuja on Wednesday. Governor Oyebanji, who noted that development thrives in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, said his private visit to the former CDS was not unconnected with efforts to further secure Ekiti State. He described the retired military general as a proud citizen of the state who has been…
