Women’s World Cup: Japan falls to United States
Fallen champions Japan were left stunned and humiliated after being stripped of their World Cup crown by the United States in a tearful 5-2 defeat in Vancouver.
Jega’s exit and the uncertainty in INEC
NOBODY in Nigeria until few days ago would think President Muhammadu Buhari could take a decision that would undermine the independence of INEC and public trust. The decision to direct the internal administrative workings of INEC through the choice of Amina Zakari to take-over the affairs of the Commision in the manner it was done came as a a great surprise.
Insecurity: Adeboye organises prayers for policemen
Lagos—The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has urged Nigerians to pray for and cooperate with the Nigeria Police Force in its efforts to curb lingering security challenges in the country.
More support for abandoned mother of 3 sets of twins
Lagos—THE mother of three sets of twins, whose husband and father absconded recently, from their Agege, Lagos home, Mrs. Ruth Uche, 34, has continued to be favoured by Nigerians, both at home and in Diaspora.
Fuel scarcity persists despite NNPC’s assurance
LAGOS — There seems to be no respite to the fuel crisis situation in the country, as the scarcity continued unabated, weekend, in Lagos Abuja, Nasarawa and environs.
NASS: Southwest APC ‘ll not recognise Saraki, Dogara —STATE CHAIRMEN
Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Southwest have vowed not to recognise the emergence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara until the crisis revolving around the National Assembly contest is sufficiently resolved by the party.
Lagos re-introduces computer-based test in schools
Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State at the weekend stressed the need for constant review of the educational curriculum in schools to reflect current challenges in the nation.
Lagos lawmakers back Ambode over delay in forming cabinet
Lagos—Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have said that the delay by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to form his cabinet was for the general good of the state.
Kogi REC assures of credible governorship poll in Oct
Osogbo—The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Kogi State, Mallam Hussaini Halilu Pai has assured the people of the state that Independence National Electoral Commission, INEC would conduct a peaceful and credible governorship election in the state in October.
Cultism: Police nab 2 vigilante members in Delta
OLEH—AT least two members of a vigilante team at Oleh in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State have been arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in cult activities.
Cleric advises Amosun over workers’ pay
ABEOKUTA—Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has been enjoined to pay the workers’ salaries and other allowances as at when due.
