Stewart replaces Ohonbamu as Edo Commissioner
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr Stewart Efe as Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes “immediate effect. ALSO READ: Obaseki approves Isaac Ehiozuwa as new Head of Service “The Edo State Governor, […]
Strike looms in aviation sector, as unions give two weeks notice
By Lawani Mikairu Industrial action looms in the Aviation sector as workers unions have given the federal government two weeks ultimatum to ensure payment of full salaries of aviation agencies workers. According to the unions, namely; National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigeria […]
Cameroon government under fire as COVID-19 tally rises
Cameroon’s government faces mounting accusations that foot-dragging and incompetence have helped coronavirus disease (COVID-19) gain a deadly grip. In less than three months, the official case tally has risen to nearly 6,600, including 200 deaths — the third-highest number of infections of any country south of the Sahara. Compared with Europe and America, this total […]
Rape: NGO demands justice for Uwa Omozuwa
Following the murder of Uwa Omozuwa, a 22-year-old student of the University of Benin on Saturday, May 30, 2020, a non-governmental organisation, Let’s Talk Humanity Initiative (LTHI), has demanded justice for the deceased.
Killing of Pastor, Wife: Drop your arms, Taraba group tells militiamen
Taraba socio-cultural platform, Taraba Instrest Group, TIG, has urged perpetrators of violence in Taraba State, to drop their arms and support the peace efforts of Governor Darius Ishaku.
George Floyd: Memorial service to be held after week of protests
A memorial service was to be held Thursday for George Floyd after more than a week of nationwide protests over the African American’s death at the hands of a white police officer. Led by civil rights activist Al Sharpton, the ceremony will be held in Minneapolis, where Floyd died on May 25 after being detained […]
REVEALED: George Floyd had Coronavirus before his death – Autopsy
An autopsy conducted on Wednesday, has shown that George Floyd, an African-American, who was allegedly killed on May 25 by a Minneapolis Police officer, had Coronavirus, weeks before his death.
Old Mutual deepens access to insurance benefits
In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, Old Mutual Nigeria has launched an electronic channel to ensure convenient access to insurance benefits.
COVID19: We cannot survive 2 weeks Lockdown, Obaro of Kabba begs Gov. Bello
As State Govt. refuse additional positive figure By Boluwaji Obahopo The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman Okun Traditional Council, HRM, Dele Owoniyi has begged the Kogi State government to relax the two weeks lockdown imposed on the communities saying the town cannot survive it The state is still grappling to come to an agreement on […]
Knife attack in Chinese primary school wounds 37 children, 2 adults
A knife-wielding attacker wounded 37 students and two adults at a Chinese primary school in on Thursday, officials said, with local media identifying a security guard as the perpetrator. All the victims at the primary school in southern China, including teaching staff, were sent to hospital but were not in a life-threatening condition, authorities in […]
I am exploring the human soul with my craft – Actress, Vicky Nwogu
Vicky Nwogu is a young firebrand Nollywood actress on a voyage of discovery in the Nigerian movie industry. With little else than guts and sheer passion, she fought the demons of her dream and scaled every hurdle that came her way to have fortune smile upon her.
STUDY: Nigerian parents and their children’s social media life
34% state their child has seen or listened to something that seemed suspicious to them, be it videos (68%), music (43%) or photos (25%) The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has forced families to spend their free time mostly at home, which usually means spending much time using different Internet-connected devices. Apparently, children’s growing online activity […]
Female interior designer wins N150k entrepreneurship prize in Rivers
By Omeiza Ajayi A female interior designer in Degema, Rivers State, Naomi Duke has emerged winner of a N150, 000 “Help the Smart Worker Prize” for her brilliant proposal detailing how the prize sum could expand her business and also generate employment. The monthly competition, organized by a political pressure group, the Princewill’s Political Associates PPA […]
Prosecutors seek trial for Kardashian jewellery heist suspects
The trial of 12 men accused over a Paris heist in which reality TV star Kim Kardashian was robbed of millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery appeared one step closer after prosecutors asked for the case go to court, a source told AFP. Five members of the gang stormed the luxury residence where Kardashian was […]
Oil prices fall on doubts over output cuts, surging US diesel inventories
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, on concern over whether major crude producers will be able to agree to extend record output cuts, heightened by worries over a huge build in U.S. distillate inventories. Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell 1.46 per cent, or 58 cents, to $39.21 a barrel as […]
Former Ondo State Gov Bamidele Olomilua, 80, passes on
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti Former Governor of the Old Ondo State and an elderstateman, Bamidele Olomilua is dead. He was 80 years old. According to a source, Olumilua died at his country home, Ikere Ekiti. His remains have been transported to the morgue at Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado Ekiti. His son […]
