INSECURITY: We’ll resort to self-defence if…. ― E.K.Clark
By Henry Umoru, Assistant Politics Editor What is your take on the recent killings in Uwheru, Ughelli North and the exhuming of eight corpses? The news of the killings did not come to me as a surprise because I am from Delta and my place is very close to Uwheru where this incident took place. […]
Another epidemic, coronavirus conspiracy, is spreading
Doctors worldwide have been working tirelessly to stop the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that has infected 76,000 people and killed over 2,200. But this week, 27 medical professionals from eight countries are announcing plans to stop the spread of something else: misinformation.
Two sides claim victory in Togo vote as challenger cries foul
Two sides have claimed victory in Togo’s presidential election as the main challenger to incumbent Faure Gnassingbe cried foul, citing “revelations of fraud”. The national electoral commission Ceni has yet to announce results from Saturday’s election, which passed off peacefully in the West African nation. But Gilbert Bawara, minister of public functions and a strong […]
NPFL: Rejuvenated Nasarawa United spank Enyimba
Nasarawa United Football Club side recorded another home win in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday by defeating Enyimba International of Aba 2-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2019/2020 NPFL) Match Day 21 fixture saw hosts Nasarawa United playing with much more vigour to […]
Police arrest notorious burglar, recover stolen items
Policemen from Ikorodu, Lagos, have arrested a serial burglar, Ganiu Solomon and recovered some stolen items from him. The spokesman of the Lagos State police command, DSP Bala Elkana, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested following complaints of burglary and stealing by residents of the Ota Ono area […]
No radiotherapy equipment in South-East, South-South— Reps c’ttee on health
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Paschal Obi, representing Ideato North/South from Imo State, on Sunday, said the South-East, South-South and other regions do not have a functional radiotherapy facility for cancer patients.
Cristiano Ronaldo heaped praise on Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe
Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe as the present and the future of football. Mbappe has established himself as one of the best players in the world after bursting onto the scene with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco in 2016-17. The coveted 21-year-old has already won a World Cup, three Ligue 1 titles and […]
Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa, others extol Omo-Agege’s leadership virtues
ABUJA- VICE President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday extolled the leadership virtues of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central
Hazard’s injury doesn’t look good, admits Madrid boss Zidane
Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard came off with an injury in the loss to Levante, with Zinedine Zidane fearful over the extent of the problem. Eden Hazard’s availability for Real Madrid’s crunch fixtures against Manchester City and Barcelona appears in doubt after Zinedine Zidane admitted his latest injury “doesn’t look good”. The Belgium forward hobbled off […]
‘Aiye’ and ‘Eiye’ confraternity members arrested over battle for supremacy
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested members of ‘Aiye’ and ‘Eiye’ confraternity who engaged themselves in a battle for supremacy over the weekend at Iso Isu area of Ijora Badia. A statement signed by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana and released to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos, said that they […]
Barcelona players to have Coronavirus checks ahead of Napoli clash
Barcelona players will reportedly undergo coronavirus checks when they land in Naples this week, as authorities batten down the hatches to prevent the epidemic spreading further. The hysteria surrounding the virus reached fever pitch in Italy over the weekend. There are more than 100 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly illness in the country, and […]
