The political crisis in Kogi State turned a new face on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly impeached Jimoh Lawal, the speaker of eh House. He was impeached alongside Ali Akuh his deputy speaker, and Hassan Bello minority leader. Seventeen of the 25 lawmakers present supported the motion to impeach the affected…
British High Commission Hosts Winners of 2015 Future Awards
The British High Commission in Nigeria has hosted winners and nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2015 to a reception at his residence. The reception which was held on Monday was anchored at the residence of the Ray Kyles, British Deputy High Commission. “We at the British High Commission understand the importance of recognizing the…
Ooni: Rule With People’s Interest – Aregbesola
Rauf Aregbesola,governor of Osun State has urged Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the newly elected Ooni of Ile Ife to always seek the interest of the people in his dealings. He said this at the coronation ceremony and presentation of staff and instrument of office to the new king on Monday. “The king must rule with fear…
Merck Launches Portable HIV/AIDS Monitoring Device
Merck,an international pharmaceutical and chemical company has launched Muse Auto CD4/CD4% System, a portable tool for monitoring progression of HIV/AIDS virus in Nigerian adults and children. The launch was held on Wednesday in Lagos. While explaining the relevance of the device Udit Batra,president, Merck’s Life Science Business noted that Muse CD4/CD4% System will enable health…
Paris: US States Shun Syrian Refugees
As European countries tighten up their security systems, nearly half of the 50 US states have decided to shut their doors on Syrian refugees following the Paris attacks. Greg Abbot,governor of Texas in a letter to President Barack Obama said, “given the tragic attacks in Paris and the threats we have already seen, Texas cannot…
Paris Attack: Germany Arrest Five
Five people have been arrested near the western city of Aachen in Germany following a tip that one of them might be linked to the Paris attacks that killed 129 people. Werner Schneider, Police spokesman said three people were arrested Tuesday morning by a SWAT team in Alsdorf, just northeast of Aachen and near the…
Mandela Widow To Visit Chibok Girl’s Parents
Graca Machel, prominent child rights campaigner and Nelson Mandela’s widow will be meeting some of the parents of the 219 girls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram militants last year. The date of meeting which will be held in Lagos is yet to be announced, but it is meant to support the parents of the girls…
Crash: Russia Bans Egypt Air Fights
Russia has banned Egypt’s national carrier from flying into its territory. This follows a last month’s Egyptian passenger plane crash in the Sinai, killing all the 224, mostly Russians. Egypt Air had been the only airline flying between the two countries. A Moscow airport spokesman said the move is to ensure it met safety requirements.…
Ooni: Coronation Holds November 30
All roads will lead to Ile Ife on Monday, November 30. It is the date that the Enitan Ogunwusi Ooni-elect who is still undergoing the mandatory traditional rites and initiation process at the Ilofi will be formally installed as the new Ooni of Ile Ife. When TELL contacted Adeyemi Aderibigbe, head of Giesi Ruling House,…
Magu Replaces Lamorde
As more reactions trail the sudden removal of Ibrahim Lamorde, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the anti-corruption agency, a replacement has been announced. He is Ibrahim Magu, a top-level official of the Economic and Governance Unit of the EFCC. Magu is reportedly known as a pragmatic investigator of the commission at…
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