PDP Chairmanship: IBB endorses Gbenga Daniel
Former Military President and one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has thrown his weight behind the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) in his bid to become the National Chairman of the party in the December national elective convention, describing him as a 'breath of fresh air'.
Zimbabwe vice president accused of poisoning ‘lies’
One of Zimbabwe’s vice presidents on Wednesday accused the other of “using lies” over an allegation of poisoning, fuelling political tensions ahead of next year’s elections.
Senate walks out Buratai’s representative
THERE was a mild drama Wednesday as the Senate walked out a representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Yusuf Tukur Buratai from its hearing following a petition on malicious compulsory retirement by Lt. Col. Abdulfatai Mohammed.
N. Korea chemical arms a concern for peace: watchdog
North Korea’s chemical weapons stockpile is a “concern for peace and stability” on the Korean peninsula and beyond, the world’s chemical watchdog said Wednesday.
World Cup Qualifiers: Host communities protest neglect, threaten to shut down stadium
THE crucial world cup tie between the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Chipolopolo of Zambia, coming up on Saturday in Uyo at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is threatened as the host communities Wednesday blocked the gate to the stadium.
Apapa traffic gridlock: Council set up enforcement team to tackle traffic menace
As part of effort to complement the state government measures, Apapa Local Government has constituted an enforcement team, comprising of stakeholders to find immediate solution to the menace of perennial traffic congestion within Apapa and environs.
