Face Brexit, Russia Collusion, Nigerian group tells UK, US
A foreign relations group in Nigeria has urged the United Kingdom and the United States to face their own democratic challenges rather than focusing on Nigeria election
In South Africa, disabled surfers thrill at catching a wave
Pamela Hansford whooped and threw out a thumbs-up as she glided past on a surfboard, propped up by her elbows.
INEC warns against use of temporary voter cards
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not entertain the use of temporary voter cards (TVCs) during the upcoming general election.
Citizens’ power and access to information in Nigeria – by Femi Falana
(Being a paper delivered by Femi Falana SAN at the Public Hearing on Improving the Capacity of Citizens on the Use of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011 held by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Lagos on Tuesday, February 12, 2019)
NASU holds special prayer over non-payment of salary arrears in Oyo
Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) in six tertiary institutions owned by Oyo State Government have organised special prayers to seek divine intervention over non-payment of their salary arrears.
‘15,000 Nigerians risk losing jobs over importation of banned vegetable oil’
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Former chairman of Association of Aba Industrialists, AAI, Chief Emma Obi, has warned that over 15, 000 workers employed in agro-allied industries in Nigeria risk losing their jobs unless the Federal Government stops the current smuggling of banned vegetable oil into the country. The industrialist, in an interview with Vanguard in Aba, […]
Buhari in Bayelsa, restates commitment to infrastructural development, fight against corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday restated his commitment towards infrastructural development in the Niger-Delta.
Russia moves to isolate itself from global internet
Russia’s Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday gave tentative approval to draft legislation for the country to instate measures to isolate itself from the global internet.
Baby Face Assassin set for tournament debut at Old Trafford as UCL returns with Heineken
It was 19 years ago when a 26 year old Norwegian wrote his name in the history books of Europe’s most prestigious football tournament. We all know the story of the famous Manchester United “class of 99” who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat just 3 minutes to the end of the match.
Breaking: SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has, Tuesday, expelled and suspended the two contenders to its presidential ticket, Jerry Gana and Donald Duke, respectively, over alleged anti-party activities.
2019: Atiku’s ambition gets a boost as two Presidential candidates pledge support
The Presidential ambition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar got a boost yesterday following the decision of two candidates to drop out of the race in support of the candidacy of the former Vice President.
