The ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River is leading with its candidates being declared winners in 10 LGAs so far, at the Saturday council elections held across the 18 Local Government Areas, LGA’s of the state.

ENUGU—IN celebration of 2020 Biafra Day, Alaigbo Development Foundation, ADF, has called on Ndigbo all over the world to continue to use May 30 every year as a remembrance day in memory of Biafra war of 1967-70.

By Obi Nwakanma Much hot air has been expended on the various reports about the migration of the so-called “Almajarai” to the South – mostly to the South/South and South/East states. Much concern is about the nature of these movement and their intentions, legality, and implications, particularly in this era of the national lowdown and […]

Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Professor Innocent Ujah on his election as President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

The HeartBeat Professionals Association, a social-political group has faulted the allegation brought against the president of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, by the United State, noting that the action seems to systematically distract Africa’s agricultural sector projections.

By Ibrahim Hassan – Wuyo A security expert, Mohammed Garba Potiskum has warned that people should stay at home during the pandemic as kidnappers could strike and demand payment of ransom through POS. According to him, “kidnapping in general terms has reduced as a result of non-availability of cash in circulation. However, an unconfirmed report […]

Venezuela will increase fuel prices in June, the president said, putting a limit on state subsidies that for decades had allowed citizens to fill their gas tanks virtually for free. Although the country has huge oil reserves, production has collapsed and Venezuelans are facing dire shortages — exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19 on the […]

By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said President Muhamamdu Buhari did not address the nation on May 29 Inauguration day owing to the failure of his government to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Nigerians in the past five years. The party said in a statement issued on […]

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped six million Sunday as Brazil registered another record surge in daily infections and divisions deepened on how to deal with the pandemic. Latin American countries are bracing for difficult weeks ahead as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly across the region. This contrasts to other parts of the world […]

…..decries 18 years neglect by FG By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade at the weekend handed over an ultra modern housing estate comprising 52 units to displaced Bakassi indigenes including widows. The fully furnished 2-bedroom housing units is a reprieve to the refugees who have for almost two decades […]

At least 15 civilians have been killed in northern Burkina Faso during an attack attributed to jihadists, the government said Saturday. “The provisional toll mentions 15 dead, wounded and people missing as well as significant material damage,” said communications minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou after the Friday assault on shopkeepers in Loroum province. The minister said […]

The Presidential Implementation Committee on Financial Autonomy for Judiciary and Legislature has urged governors to comply with the Executive Order 10. This it said would enable effective implementation of the financial autonomy of states’ Legislature and Judiciary guaranteed by the Executive Order 10. The Committee’s Secretary, Sen. Ita Enang stated this while speaking with newsmen […]

Manchester United are thought to be open to the idea of taking Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot as part of any deal for Paul Pogba, but only if the money still makes sense for the Red Devils. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Juventus were heavily linked with a big-money move to bring Pogba back to Turin, but […]

The Championship saw 10 individuals test positive for coronavirus after tests on Thursday and Friday, it was announced. While the Premier League announced no new positives from the latest round of testing, it was a different story in England’s second tier. The English Football League announced there were 10 positives from eight clubs after 1,058 […]

Iweh Pascal Odinaka popularly known as Poco Lee, an ace dancer and hype man started dancing as a child but never knew that fate was preparing him for a great destiny in life. His life changed when he met the Zanku master, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael better known as Zlatan Ibile. “ A street video of […]