Of Obaseki and Edo governorship election
By Hassan Ainofenokhai Godfatherism is a doctrine of the Catholic Church where a child is blessed with a godfather and that child becomes a godson. The idea is for a godfather to provide guidance and be role model to the child from infancy to adulthood. Therefore, there is nothing wrong about godfatherism. It is an […]
Abia: Trademore issues ultimatum to EFCC over sealed estates
The management of Trademore International Holding Limited has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an ultimatum to unseal its estates. The legal representative, Nwoke John Kalu Esq., advised the agency to remove the notice of seizure placed on the respective estates within 48 hours. EFCC had sealed Luxury Apartments, Millennium Apartments, and Ogwumabiri […]
Deaths from COVID-19 in Lagos likely to rise in July, August ― Commissioner
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Chioma Obinna Lagos State Government said the reported positive cases of COVID-19, as well as fatalities (deaths), are expected to increase in the next two months as it continued to battle with the spread of the ravaging virus in the state. The Deputy Incident Commander who is also the state’s Commissioner […]
Defected Ondo deputy gov should choose between honour and law ― Kekemeke
Dayo Johnson – Akure FORMER Ondo State chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, and a governorship aspirant, Hon Isaacs Kekemeke has dismissed insinuations that the defection of the incumbent deputy governor Hon Agboola Ajayi would affect the fortunes of the party in the October governorship election. Kekemeke also pointed out the lacuna in the […]
16 political parties register for Osun LG polls
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Ahead of the Local Government election scheduled for later this year, 16 political parties have registered with the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to participate in the poll. The parties, according to the commission’s Spokesperson, Tunde Fanawopo, include Action Alliance, African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Social Democratic Party, African […]
Insecurity: Obasanjo calls for the reorganization of security architecture
ABEOKUTA – Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday called for the reorganisation of the nation’s security architecture, saying that this is will make the country to overcome her security challenges.
ICYMI: Gov Okowa’s daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday disclosed that one of his daughters has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Okowa who revealed this via his official Twitter handle stated that he and his wife, Edith Okowa will both be “going into isolation for the next 14-days. We will continue to keep you […]
BREAKING: Nine passengers abducted in Ondo, N100m ransom demanded
Dayo Johnson – Akure SUSPECTED herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped nine passengers aboard a commercial bus along lsua highway in Akoko South East area of Ondo State. Consequently, the abductors have demanded N100m ransom from the families of the victims. The passengers, according to reports were heading from Abuja to Lagos A family member of one […]
Nine passengers abducted in Ondo, N100m ransom demanded
Dayo Johnson – Akure Suspected herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped nine passengers aboard a commercial bus along lsua highway in Akoko South East area of Ondo state. Consequently, the abductors have demanded N100m ransom from the families of the victims. The passengers according to reports were heading from Abuja to Lagos A family member of one […]
Stay at home from Monday, no one can sack you ― Cross River NLC to workers
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Cross River Council has asked workers in the state employ to stay at home from Monday 29 June 2020. The NLC also disclosed that strike action was the last resort since the government has refused to negotiate with them in a bid to addressing their […]
Sweden lashes out at WHO over coronavirus listing
A row erupted on Friday between Sweden and the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the Scandinavian country calling the UN body’s move to include it on a list of countries facing a coronavirus resurgence a “total mistake”. The WHO had committed a “total misinterpretation” of Swedish data, said Swedish state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell, whose country has […]
