Akpabio reportedly links former Delta state governors, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some NDDC projects

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly linked two former governors of Delta State, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some of the projects that have been executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, Punch reports. Akpabio in a letter sent to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, listed the former governors as some of the beneficiaries of the projects by the commission.

Amaechi evades question on Hong Kong being a third party in Nigeria-China loan deal

Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation failed to answer a question on why Hong Kong is the third party in the loan agreement between China and Nigeria while appearing on a Channels Television program.

Nanny 'slaps baby like a toy' in footage secretly filmed by parents (video)

A distressing video captured the moment a nanny beat a baby when he woke up crying. The baby's 26-year-old dad, Mr. Tian, said he saw the childminder slap his child's buttocks, feet, and hands after watching security footage on his phone, according to police.

Nigeria will pay back loan from China in 20 years - Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the loan the Nigerian government got from China for the rail projects across the country will be paid back within 20 years. In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the former Governor of Rivers state disclosed that China is the only country giving out loans with a low-interest rate of 2.8 percent. 

China won't give Nigeria loan again if you continue probing - Amaechi to Reps panel

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has warned the house of representatives committee on treaties and agreements against continuing the probe on loan agreement between Nigeria and China. The Minister who noted that the federal government requested $500 million from the Chinese government to finance some rail projects across the country particularly in the south-east, asked for the suspension of the probe till the loan is secured. Amaechi averred that some sections of the country will suffer if China refuses to give Nigeria a loan to complete ongoing projects. 

Governor Sanwo-Olu says he'll like to meet 'mummy calm down' internet sensation

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his desire to meet the little boy in the catchy "mummy calm down" viral video. The Lagos State Governor who noted that the exchange between the little boy and his mother was funny, stated that it depicts the efforts parents put in molding children into responsible adults. He also urged Lagosians to ‘calm down’ as they enjoy the coming holiday and festivity, and also to observe prescribed protocols towards defeating the deadly Coronavirus which are, maintaining social distancing, washing, and sanitizing our hands, and using our face masks.

FG has spent N15.8bn on hazard allowances — Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centers across the country. Ngige disclosed this while addressing newsmen at a meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) leadership in Abuja on Monday, July 27.

New mum whose stitches refused to heal 8 months after delivery reveals what was found in her body after surgery

A new mum whose stitches didn't heal for 8 months after childbirth has disclosed what was found in her body when she was referred to another doctor. The mum said that for 8 months, she was dressing her wounds but it refused to heal.

U.S.based doctor insists hydroxychloroquine cures COVID-19, accuses doctors and pharmaceutical companies of cover-up (video)

US-based doctor, Dr. Stella Immanuel has taken a prominent spot in social media trends following a news conference she featured in at Washington.

Video of Izuchukwu Madubueze reading his suicide note before shooting himself dead after being accused of harassing a woman

A video showing Izuchukwu Madubueze, 23, reading a suicide note before shooting himself dead has been shared online. Izu, from Anambra state, committed suicide in the US on Thursday, July 16, after a Twitter user accused him of harassing a woman. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, United States, the Nigerian entrepreneur died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound."Izuchukwu Madubueze was the victim of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 16, 2020.