Congolese Fiston Mujila wins 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Congolese born Fiston Mwanza Mujila has won the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature for his book, titled 'Tram 83.'
A panel of judges, led by Professor Ato Quayson adjudged Mwanza's Tram 83 the winner of the prize for 2015 after beating two other authors; Penny Busetto ( The Story of Anna P as told by herself) and "What will People Say" by Rehana Rossou
Cameroon sentences 89 Boko Haram suspects to death
Cameroon has condemned 89 suspected Boko Haram operatives to death for “terrorism” since the start of 2015, a judicial source said Friday. The sentences come after Cameroon adopted a controversial anti-terror law in December 2014 allowing capital punishment for those found guilty of carrying out terror attacks or complicity in terrorism. Those convicted were mostly […]
Rivers Rerun: Electoral materials yet to arrive Khana LG
Elections could not be held in some communities in Khana Local Government Area are following the non arrival of electoral materials for the rerun elections.
Rivers Rerun: PDP wins APC in Wike’s unit
Voting has been concluded in ward 9 unit 7 in Obio/Akpor LGA, the voting centre located near Governor Nyesom Wike father’s compound.
Army to deploy troops to flash points to end killings in Agatu
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army will adjust deployment of troops as part of measures to end the killings in Agatu communities in Benue.
Fake results saga: INEC suspends elections in 6 LGA’s in Rivers
Following several cases of irregularities which trailed the on-going Rivers legislative rerun the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended voting exercise in four Local Government Areas, which includes, Bonny, Gokana, Abua/Odual and Andoni local government areas of Rivers state.
Fake resultsgovernment areas of Rivers state.the ongoing Rivers legislative rerun the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended voting exercise in four Local Government Areas, which includes, Bonny, Gokana, Abua/Odual and Andoni local government areas of Rivers state.
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14 foreigners jailed for oil smuggling
A Nigerian court on Friday jailed 14 foreign sailors from Russia, Ukraine, Philippine and Japan between two and five years for unlawful dealing in petroleum products in the country.
Olajumoke, David Bowie, Adekunle Gold among Google’s top treding people
Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Manager, Communication and Public Relations, Google, on Saturday in Lagos said that Google search leaves footprint of important details.
Politicians won’t allow INEC’s accreditation, voting option to work – Peterside
Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said insecurity had remained a major challenge to free and fair elections in Rivers.
Video: 19-yr old Nigerian star, Iwobi scores for Arsenal
19-year-old Nigerian youngster, Alex Iwobi, scores his first senior goal for Arsenal in the first half of their Premier League clash with Everton
BREAKING: INEC official feared killed in Abonnema
Davies Iheamnachor An Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, official has been reportedly killed in Abonnema area of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that electoral officials who were on duty were attacked on arrival at the area. At press time details on this development were still sketchy. Details later.
