Cult clash: One killed, retired police inspector injured in Akwa Ibom

Cult clash: One killed, retired police inspector injured in Akwa Ibom

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo One man simply identified as ‘Udo Mma’ has been reportedly killed during a fresh clash between rival cult groups Debam and Iceland that have been terrorising Inen village in Oruk Anam local government area of Akwa Ibom State over the weekend. It was gathered that the cultists had also attacked the […]
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‘Obasanjo is Nigeria’s problem’

‘Obasanjo is Nigeria’s problem’

By Ephraim Oseji & Lamidi Bamidele A former governorship candidate in Oyo State, Hon. Saheed Ajadi, says Nigeria would have been rid of her economic challenges had former President Olusegun Obasanjo decentralized the country’s power sector. Ajadi submitted that it was a big error on the part of the former Nigerian leader to have pumped […]

IPPIS: Varsity non-teaching staff begin strike Monday

IPPIS: Varsity non-teaching staff begin strike Monday

—Allege corruption in varsities By Johnbosco Agbakwuru NON Academic Staff of Universities have direct members to proceed on a 14-day warning strike from Monday, October 5, over the inconsistencies of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS, non-payment of arrears of national minimum wage, non-payment of Earned Allowances among others. Already, all the branches […]

NDDC: Akpabio tasks forensic auditors on thorough jobs

NDDC: Akpabio tasks forensic auditors on thorough jobs

…Says exercise not a witch-hunt …Assures new Niger Delta will emerge after exercise By Chris Ochayi Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has charged the audit firms conducting the forensic audit of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC to come with a report that will serve as benchmark for […]

Edo PDP to ask INEC to conduct election for ‘vacant’ assembly seats

Edo PDP to ask INEC to conduct election for ‘vacant’ assembly seats

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Tony Azegbiemi has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-election into 14 seats of the state house of assembly which were declared vacant in December 2019 by the factional Speaker loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki, Hon […]

Enemies of Nigeria sponsoring, encouraging discord, anarchy ― Presidency

Enemies of Nigeria sponsoring, encouraging discord, anarchy ― Presidency

—Commends labour for suspending strike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Presidency on Sunday alleged that it was the enemies of the country that were sponsoring and encouraging discord and anarchy against the government, either for selfish ends or as revenge for perceived injuries. The Presidency warned Nigerians to beware of such persons, saying that the Muhammadu […]

Chelsea reject £70m offer from Bayern for Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea reject £70m offer from Bayern for Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea are reported to have turned down an offer for Callum Hudson-Odoi from Bayern Munich that could be worth £70million. The 19-year-old made his first Premier League start since February as Chelsea thumped Crystal Palace 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Afterwards, Frank Lampard discussed the possibility of late transfer activity involving Hudson-Odoi. Then it […]

Retired judge sues Ogun gov over unpaid pensions, gratuity

Retired judge sues Ogun gov over unpaid pensions, gratuity

James Ogunnaike A retired judge of the Ogun State High Court, Justice Hezekiah Solanke, has dragged the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to court over alleged non-payment of his monthly pensions and gratuity running into several millions of naira. In the suit filed at the Ibadan Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, […]

SARS Killings: Alakpodia calls for Buhari’s intervention

SARS Killings: Alakpodia calls for Buhari’s intervention

The recent spate of extrajudicial killings and citizens harassment in Nigeria have been condemned. An activist, Comr. Egwu Oghenero Alakpodia is calling on President Muhammad Buhari and the Governor of Delta state (name) to act fast as respect for human rights and lives under his watch, was at an all-time low in Nigeria. The Founder […]

Enemies of Nigeria sponsoring, encouraging discord, anarchy — Presidency

Enemies of Nigeria sponsoring, encouraging discord, anarchy — Presidency

Commends labour for suspending strike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency on Sunday alleged that it was the enemies of the country that were sponsoring and encouraging discord and anarchy against the government, either for selfish ends or as revenge for perceived injuries. The Presidency warned Nigerians to beware of such persons, saying that […]

FoI: Kebbi deputy governor declares asset worth N353,136,378

FoI: Kebbi deputy governor declares asset worth N353,136,378

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Mr Yombe Samaila, has declared his assets landed property and cash in banks, valued at N353,136,378.56 among others. Consequent upon the declaration, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to follow the good example of […]

Stop being mischievous to blackmail Makinde—Oyo PDP fires Lanlehin

Stop being mischievous to blackmail Makinde—Oyo PDP fires Lanlehin

…says ADC gets 3 commissioner slots By Adeola Badru The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned former lawmaker, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, against blackmailing Governor Seyi Makinde to gain political sympathy from the masses. The party made this known in a statement signed by its state Publicity Secretary, Engr. Akeem Olatunji […]

Man United should have made Kane priority over Sancho ― Rooney

Man United should have made Kane priority over Sancho ― Rooney

Wayne Rooney has questioned Manchester United’s “odd” approach of making Jadon Sancho their number one transfer target rather than Harry Kane. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has insisted Sancho will not be sold before the transfer window closes on Monday. United have been unwilling to meet the Bundesliga club’s €120million (£108m) asking price for the […]

Igbos in Oyo want kinsman as president in 2023

Igbos in Oyo want kinsman as president in 2023

Ola Ajayi – Ibadan One of the claimants to the controversial title of Ezendigbo of Ibadan land and Oyo state, Dr Alex Anozie, and his subjects have their kinsmen in calling on Federal Government to ensure that the 2023 presidency goes to a candidate of Igbo extraction. Making the call during his address delivered on […]

PDP scammed Nigerians with fuel subsidy ― APC

PDP scammed Nigerians with fuel subsidy ― APC

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party PDP of scamming Nigerians through its fuel subsidy regime when it held sway as the nation’s ruling party. APC in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena also tackled the PDP spokesman, Mr Kola […]