Arab League warns against foreign military interference in Libya
The Arab League Council on Tuesday warned that foreign military interference in Libya would facilitate the transfer of foreign terrorist fighters into the war-torn North African country. In a resolution after an emergency meeting in Cairo, the council said the ongoing military escalation in Libya was exacerbating the situation in the country and threatening the […]
Cooper rallies FC IfeanyiUbah stars on attacking precision
With goals seemingly difficult to come by at their hitherto fortress at the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi one of the defenders of the FC Ifeanyiubah, Ikenna Cooper has implored the Anambra Warriors attackers to shoot more with precision while in their opponents’ goal area than they are doing presently after another laboured home win against […]
Knight double sees Derby end winless run as Rooney awaits
Teenage midfielder Jason Knight scored his first goals in professional football as Derby County beat Charlton 2-1 on Monday ahead of former England striker Wayne Rooney becoming eligible to play for the Championship club. Victory saw Derby end a run of seven games without a win and came despite the Rams playing most of the […]
‘Why I support Gbagi for Delta 2023’
By Possible Ogheneseruo Politics is not a game for lily liver individuals but requires someone who is stable in all spheres of life. Politics is not for boys but real men who have been tested and approved in all ramifications. It is indeed not just for men with mere aspiration, but men who are determined […]
Protesters attack US embassy in Baghdad
Protesters angered by recent deadly United States airstrikes targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia have attacked the US embassy compound in Baghdad. US troops fired tear gas to disperse a crowd that breached the outer wall of the compound, which is in the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone. A guard post on the street nearby was […]
New Year: Ortom charges Nigerians on peaceful coexistence
Makurdi- Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the cause of promoting peaceful coexistence and pray for the leadership of the country under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Court remands man over female doctor’s death
An Iyaganku Senior Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday remanded one Toyin Oyeniyi, 28, at a correctional centre for allegedly hastening the death of a female doctor. The Senior Magistrate, Mrs Munirat Giwa-Babalola, remanded Oyeniyi at the Agodi Correctional Centre pending the receipt of legal advice from the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). […]
Five men docked for alleged cultism in Lagos
Onozure Dania Five men were on Tuesday arraigned at the Lagos Magistrate Court, Igbosere, over alleged involvement in cult activities. The defendants – Babatunde Oyekunle (27), Oyetunji Ahmed (27), Ayinla Ismaila (26), Adekoya Ibrahim (34) and Emeka George (27) were arrested for holding unlawful society meeting. The defendants were arraigned on a three-count charge of […]
Kidnappers kill 6 teenage abductees
Kidnappers have murdered six teenagers in Ethiopia after their demands for ransom were denied. The six victims were buried on Tuesday, a state-owned Amharic regional broadcaster said. Shortly before Christmas eight youths aged from 10 to 16 had been abducted in the region of Gondar. READ ALSO: Kidnappers demand N30m ransom for abducted Delta APC […]
Stakeholders laud NAICOM for extending recapitalisation deadline
Shareholders and operators in the Insurance Sector on Tuesday lauded the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for extending the deadline for the recapitalisation of the Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, earlier fixed for June 30, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020 .
Katsina pensioners call for upward review of pension
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Katsina State chapter, has called on the state government to increase the pension of its members in line with the N30,000 new national minimum wage. Malam Isah Garba, State Secretary-General of the union made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Daura. He […]
New Year: We remain committed to stronger Delta – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed optimism that the New Year, 2020, will be characterised by sustainable development as the state government remains irrevocably committed to the Stronger Delta vision.
Sanwo-Olu declares free bus ride on New Year
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared free bus ride for commuters in Lagos on New Year’s Day to various designated routes. Recall that Sanwo-Olu had introduced same measure on Christmas Day, last week. The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said the Governor […]
2023: Only South-East Presidency will guarantee national stability – Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, Tuesday, called on five geo-political zones in the country to yield the 2023 Presidency to the South East, come 2023, to avoid a serious political crisis in the country.
2023: Only South-East Presidency will guarantee national stability ― Chidoka
…Cautions northern leaders against winner-take-all syndrome By Dirisu Yakubu Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, Tuesday, called on five geo-political zones in the country to yield the 2023 Presidency to the South East, come 2023, to avoid a serious political crisis in the country. The former Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, said South-East […]
Accountant connives with businesswoman, to defraud employer
By Onozure Dania Lagos- A 27-year-old accountant at Bukka Hut, Faruq Olanrewaju who allegedly connived with a businesswoman, Queen Silas 40, and stole the sum of N948, 500, from his employer, were on Tuesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting at Igbosere. The defendants who reside at 87, Aroloya Street, Off Adeniji Adele Lagos […]
