Reactions trail indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria
In his reaction, Lai Mohammed, accused Twitter of double standard, saying Twitter had deliberately ignored inciting tweets by the leader of...
Edo monarch lauds Obaseki’s victory at Supreme Court
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE paramount ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo local government area, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II has lauded the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State at the Supreme Court which dismissed the allegation of forgery against him. A congratulatory letter titled “Congratulation to an icon” personally signed […]
Why we suspend onion supply to Southeast — OPMAN
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) has given reason for suspending its supply to the Southeast.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Gernot Rohr will try new things, says Super Eagles’ Media Officer
The national football team, Super Eagles, will try out new things with the friendly against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Vienna, Austria, scheduled for 7:30p.m., today, Friday.
APC expels two governorship aspirants in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress, APC has expelled two governorship aspirants in the 2020 Ondo governorship election for alleged anti-party activities. They include the daughter of the late sage and civilian governor of Ondo state, Mrs Jumoke Anifowose-Ajasin, and Dr. Nath Adojutelegan. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye […]
Breaking: Delta Gov, Okowa appoints Ukah as SSG
Chief Patrick Ukah served as the State Commissioner for Information in the first term of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and was appointed in the second term as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
NiMet, IFAD-VCDP MoU signing to boost farmers’ food production
As the world grapples with climate change, the NiMET and IFAD-VCDP, Thursday, signed MoU to boost farmers’ food production along…
Another war for ‘Biafra’ can be avoided
By Ikechukwu Amaechi THERE are times that try men’s souls, British-American philosopher, Thomas Paine, once wrote. Nigeria is in the throes of such debilitating times, more so for Ndigbo. It has never been this bad since the end of the civil war in January 1970. A leader with empathy, who inspires, and uplifts, is needed […]
2023: Discordant tunes trail agitation for Southern Presidency
By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja As skeletal preparations begin for the processes leading to the 2023 Presidential election, eminent leaders from the South and Middle-Belt recently declared their support for a President of Southern extraction. Speaking under the aegis of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, they argued that the North would have had […]
JOHESU boss crowned King of Opu-Nembe Kingdom
King Biobelemoye Josiah polled 64 votes to defeat Admiral Victor K. Ombu with 5 votes and Chief (Arc). Baratuaipre Edoghotu with 2.
FOREIGN HERDERS’ INVASION: S-West govs must take action now —Adebanjo
…We’re ready to defend Yorubaland —Hunters By Dapo Akinrefon & Ola Ajayi LEADER of the pan-Yoruba Socio-Political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, yesterday, called on South West governors to take proactive steps to ward off invasion of the South-West by foreign Fulani herdsmen because war is imminent. Chairman of the Oyo State Security Network, tagged […]
