By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has chastised the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for aligning with the position of Financial Times describing Nigeria as a failed State. The APC in a statement by the Secretary of its Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen James Akpanudoedehe, on Sunday said while naysayers and […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Five persons were reportedly killed in two separate incidents in Benue communities following Sunday morning invasion of Nagu village in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue state by armed men who killed a woman, her son and her brother-in-law after razing part of the community. The attack also left several persons […]

Barcelona have given Lionel Messi permission to extend his Christmas holiday and miss the final game of the year against Eibar on Tuesday. “First team player Lionel Messi is completing the treatment of his right ankle,” the club said Sunday. “The player is expected to return to training after the FC Barcelona-SD Eibar match.” READ […]

…As former PTT vice-chairman, Opeifa, bags PhD in transport and logistics By Olasunkanmi Akoni Barring any last-minute changes in plans, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to conduct an inspection in Apapa port area on Monday, December 28, 2020, to assess the chaotic traffic gridlock which has paralyzed both human and vehicular activities […]

By Dennis Agbo A former President of Ohanaeze in ImoState, Prof. Chidi Osuagwu, is a Professor of Biochemistry, who has taught in many universities around the world. In this interview, Osuagwu, who is one of the aspirants for the position of President-General in the forthcoming Ohanaeze election, speaks on the intrigues foreshadowing the exercise. Can […]

 By Shina Abubakar   Osun State Government on Sunday reiterated its readiness to enforce the directives aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. To this end, it cancelled the annual countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross over nights under whatever guise by religious bodies during the New Year eve. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another coveted accolade to his growing collection as he was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards. The Juventus forward, a five-time Balon d’Or winner, smiled on stage in Dubai as he was named the greatest football player from 2001 to 2020. His latest trophy follows […]

The jihadist group, Boko Haram, killed at least 10 people including four security personnel in raids on three villages in Borno, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday. Fighters in six trucks attacked the villages of Shafa, Azare and Tashan Alade in Borno state on Saturday and set fire to homes and public buildings […]

Kwara Government says it recorded 39 more COVID-19 cases, while seven patients who tested negative twice have been discharged. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin. According to him, this brings the total to 1,379 […]

Five people suspected of organising illegal parties during the coronavirus pandemic have been arrested by police in Paris, authorities said on Sunday. The suspects are accused of putting others in danger, according to a statement. Officers cleared gatherings in a number of districts in the French capital over the weekend, as well as in the […]

***Reequips security with patrol vehicles ***Orders reconstruction works By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday morning flew from Abuja to Maiduguri and arrival, took a military chopper to visit communities attacked by Boko Haram on Saturday evening, in Hawul local government area in southern portion of the state. Zulum, […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi, Port-Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike on Sunday hinted on locking down Rivers state in January next year amidst a resurgence of COVID-19 in the state in the wake of a second wave. Wike, giving the hint in Port Harcourt, expressed as worrisome the refusal by most churches and markets in the state to […]

Voters went to the polls in Niger on Sunday for an election that could seal a first peaceful handover between elected presidents, against the backdrop of a bloody jihadist insurgency. The West African country, unstable since gaining independence from France 60 years ago, is ranked the world’s poorest country according to the UN’s Human Development […]

The jihadist group Boko Haram killed at least 10 people including four security personnel in raids on three villages in northeast Nigeria, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday. Fighters in six trucks attacked the villages of Shafa, Azare and Tashan Alade in Borno state on Saturday and set fire to homes and public […]

By Davies Iheamnachor Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has hinted that he would re-impose COVID-19 lockdown in the state beginning from January following the recent upsurge in the number of coronavirus cases in the State. Wike according to a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, gave a hint of the […]