Boko Haram: Zulum and the new direction for peace in Borno State
By Richard Murphy It was American author and philosopher, John Fuhrman who once stated that “Successful leadership comes from the willingness to, at first, do something incorrectly, face the consequences, make adjustments, and do it again – until you get it right.” Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, as a good leader, has demonstrated […]
Edo 2020: Obaseki urges massive turnout of voters, cautions against apathy
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, charged eligible voters in the state to come out en masse on September 19, 2020, to vote for the PDP to enable him to consolidate on his first-term achievements. The governor urged the people to ensure they come out […]
By-Election: Ex-Gov Dickson emerges PDP candidate for Bayelsa West
By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson, has clinched automatic nomination of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District by-election. Dickson who had no opposition was returned by the Returning Officer, Barr Nicholas Obhiseh, as the validly nominated candidate for the Senatorial contest […]
Cross River Senatorial By-Election: Odey picks PDP ticket as Jarigbe kicks
…two persons shot, journalists, delegates teargassed By Ike Uchechukwu The Executive Chairman of the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Stephen Odey has emerged the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the October 31 elections. Odey polled 450 votes to his closest rival, Hon. Jarigbe Agom who scored 90 votes. […]
Facebook blocks terminally ill Frenchman from streaming his death
Facebook said Saturday it would block the livestream of a Frenchman suffering from an incurable condition who wanted to broadcast his death on the social media platform. Earlier, Alain Cocq announced that he was now refusing all food, drink and medicine after President Emmanuel Macron turned down his request for euthanasia. Cocq, 57, who suffers […]
Navas understudy, Sergio Rico, in U-turn to stay at PSG
Paris Saint-Germain’s Spain goalkeeper, Sergio Rico, who is the understudy to Keylor Navas, has done a u-turn on his decision to quit the club, the French champions announced Saturday. The 27-year-old, twice a Europa League winner with Sevilla who also spent a season on loan at Fulham, touched down in the French capital from the […]
