Senate calls for reinstatement of sacked GM of Niger Delta Power Holding Coy
The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution at plenary, mandating the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, (NDPHC) to reinstate Maryam Mohammed, following her disengagement from service on June 10, 2016.
Covid-19 infections drop as China reverts diagnostic guidelines
The number of new confirmed Covid-19 infections in China dropped significantly on Thursday as health authorities reverted a decision to count clinically diagnosed patients as confirmed cases. Only 394 new coronavirus infections were counted across China over the past 24-hour period, compared to 1,749 new cases added on Wednesday. The National Health Commission reported a […]
Edo 2020: EU tasks politicians on restraint in quests for power
Mr Ketil Karlsen, European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, has urged politicians to show restraints in their quest for power. Karlsen gave the advice on Thursday in Benin during a visit to Chief Dan Orbih, state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and leaders of the party. He also appealed for peace and non-violence in […]
Drop case or face disgrace, Imo stakeholders warn Ihedioha
Imo stakeholders, Wednesday, urged the former Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioaha to hearken to the voice of reason and discontinue his legal battle against Governor Hope Uzodinma or face unmitigated disaster in his political career. According to them, unless Ihedioha drops his review case at the Supreme Court, he may turn into a political leper after […]
Police kill notorious kidnapper, rescue victim in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has killed a notorious kidnapper, Abubakar Nayabale and arrested another, Tanimu Salisu in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state.
I still love my wife, do not grant her divorce, man appeals to court
A man, Musa Abdulkareem, on Thursday begged an Area Court not to grant his wife, Asia’s divorce petition, saying that he still loves her and cannot let her go. “My Lord, I am not ready for any divorce because I still love my wife. Help me beg her and settle the matter,” he said. Asia, […]
Scientists condemn conspiracy theories about artificial origin of coronavirus
A group of 27 scientists from nine countries have strongly condemned rumours and conspiracy theories stipulating that the novel coronavirus outbreak was triggered artificially.
CJ Urges implementation of reform in criminal Justice Act
WARRI: CHIEF Judge of Delta state, Justice Marshal Umukoro has called on states to implement the reform in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 domesticated in Delta state since 2017.
Nigerian film ‘Eyimofe’ lands international sales deal
‘Eyimofe (This is My Desire)’, a Nigeria-America co-production has landed a sales representation deal, in advance of its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Don advises FG on ways to improve power supply
Prof. Sylvester Egwu, of Howard University, has called on the Federal Government to resolve challenges impeding improved electricity supply in the country
Police arrest suspected killer of Aso Rock director
A suspected killer in Abuja has been arrested over the death of an Assistant Director attached to the State House in Abuja, Laetitia Dagan. According to a statement by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command spokesman, Anjuguri Manzah, obtained by Channels Television, the arrest followed a preliminary probe by the criminal investigation department of the […]
