Saturday, July 13, 2019

We have invested N900bn on power since assumption of office – Osinbajo

 

   Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the present administration has invested N900 billion in the power sector since it took over from the last administration in 2015.

Army begins sting operation in Abuja against Shiites’ protest

   The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has begun sting operation in the Federal Capital Territory to stop violent protests by the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as the Shiites.

   Punch correspondent learnt that the operation, which would involve going after the perceived sponsors of the protests, would also look into how the protesters got their weapons and how many weapons were still in their possession.

Broadcaster and actor Jide Ogungbade dies

 

   Theatre director, broadcaster and actor, Nicholas Babajide Ogungbade is dead. Ogungbade died on Tuesday, in Lagos after a period of illness, his family announced in a statement signed by Pastor Niyi Gbade and Ayotade Ogungbade.