Ortom reverses order reopening worship centres, markets

Ortom reverses order reopening worship centres, markets

Signs executive order against violator of COVID-19 safety measures By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has ordered an immediate reversal of the order reopening churches, mosques, and markets in the state till further notice. He also signed an executive order to ensure the prosecution of anyone caught violating the safety […]
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Benue experiences sudden twist in herdsmen migration pattern 

Benue experiences sudden twist in herdsmen migration pattern 

It is common knowledge that the coming of the Benue state Open Grazing Prohibition Law of May 2017 and the enforcement of same which commenced in November of that year, the state has enjoyed some amount of relative peace from persistent attacks by armed herders when compared to what transpired before the coming of the law.

Covid 19: Our Social Reformer

Covid 19: Our Social Reformer

Sociologists describe culture as a way of life. It isn’t viewed as right or wrong. It is just a way of life that people have developed and live with.

Taskforce rates Ekiti high on COVID-19 response, management

Taskforce rates Ekiti high on COVID-19 response, management

Says Molecular laboratory still useful post-COVID-19 By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The low prevalence of the Coronavirus pandemic in Ekiti state has been linked to the prompt response and proactive nature of the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi in combating the disease in the state. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr (Mrs) Mojisola […]

Liverpool chairman expresses regret over furlough decision

Liverpool chairman expresses regret over furlough decision

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner accepts the club made a mistake when they announced plans to use the government’s furlough scheme. The Premier League leaders faced huge criticism in early April when owners Fenway Sports Group revealed they planned to take advantage of the coronavirus job retention scheme, which would see the United Kingdom government cover […]

Juve’s Higuain would love to retire at boyhood River Plate

Juve’s Higuain would love to retire at boyhood River Plate

Gonzalo Higuain is not sure if he will leave Juventus for River Plate, though the striker would like to retire at his boyhood club. Higuain has been linked with a move away from Serie A champions Juve – a return to Argentine powerhouse River on the cards. The 32-year-old – also the subject of reported […]

ANNIE OKONKWO: A call to service

ANNIE OKONKWO: A call to service

Today I celebrate you, most distinguished. To one, you are a husband. To some, you are daddy. To many, you are Senator Annie Okonkwo. To me, you are a mentor, a leader, a father, a colossus, an enigma, an epitome of humility, and many more.  To multitudes, you are ‘Agunechemba.’

Bayern opt out of permanent deal for Coutinho

Bayern opt out of permanent deal for Coutinho

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed the Bundesliga champions have not activated their purchase option for Philippe Coutinho and the clause has now expired. Coutinho joined Bayern on a season-long loan deal from LaLiga holders Barcelona at the start of the 2019-20 campaign but he has struggled to establish himself in Munich. ALSO READ: San Siro […]

ENUGU: Teenagers among 16 notorious criminals in police net

ENUGU: Teenagers among 16 notorious criminals in police net

Sixteen notorious criminals terrorizing Enugu state and environs have been arrested by the Police in the state at different occasions. They were arrested for the offences of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, fraud and cultism. Six locally-made firearms with four live cartridges, sixteen .9mm live ammunition, two cutlasses and one axe were recovered.

Tension builds up over influx of northern youths into S-East

Tension builds up over influx of northern youths into S-East

ENUGU- THE sudden influx of able bodied youths from different state in the Northern of the country to the states in the South East and South South is raising concern among the people of the zones. Their movements became more worrisome as they are invading the states at a time the Federal and the various state governments have restricted

Trump administration discussed holding first nuclear test in decades ―Report

Trump administration discussed holding first nuclear test in decades ―Report

President Donald Trump’s administration has discussed holding the first US nuclear test since 1992 as a potential warning to Russia and China, the Washington Post reported Friday. Such a test would be a significant departure from US defense policy and dramatically up the ante for other nuclear-armed nations. One analyst told the newspaper that if […]

Nigerian Professionals: Ambassadorial Nominees are thoroughbred diplomats, would serve Nigeria’s best interest

Nigerian Professionals: Ambassadorial Nominees are thoroughbred diplomats, would serve Nigeria’s best interest

Described as: “Round peg in round hole, truly deserving.” A group of professionals in Nigeria, under the aegis of Young Nigerian Professionals have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the nomination of 42 thoroughbred career diplomats as Ambassadors-designate, describing them as “round pegs, fit in round holes,” and “truly deserving.” The forum in a statement signed […]

Ihedioha’s N187 million car, sign  of luxury life  — Bob Njemanze

Ihedioha’s N187 million car, sign of luxury life — Bob Njemanze

An elder statesman from Imo state, Bob Njemanze, yesterday said that the Mercedes Benz worth N187 million bought by the former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, for his use just seven months in office as a governor, has exposed him as one who came to live a luxury life. 

Biden says was too ‘cavalier’ about ‘ain’t black’ comment

Biden says was too ‘cavalier’ about ‘ain’t black’ comment

Joe Biden declared he “should not have been so cavalier” on Friday after he told a prominent black radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t black.” The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee quickly moved to address the fallout from his remark, which was interpreted by some as presuming black Americans would vote […]

EDO 2020: Four contenders wrestle for PDP’s ticket

EDO 2020: Four contenders wrestle for PDP’s ticket

BENIN CITY – WITH the insistence by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it was bound by the constitution to conduct governorship election in Edo state in September despite the COVID-19 pandemic, four strong contenders have emerged from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to slug it out with whoever emerges as the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The primaries election of the APC has been fixed for June 23 while the PDP will hold its own on June 24.