2m Nigerians register online for CVR ― INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded two million. The programme was launched on June 28.INEC said this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye in Abuja […]
#BBNaija: Maria, Pere, JMK get strike for microphone infringement
By Precious Chukwudi Big Brother Naija has on Monday, gave Maria, Pere and JMK a strike each for microphone infringement on Monday. Before now, fans of the show had complained of how they find it difficult to hear what some certain housemates were saying. Therefore, it looks like Big Brother has come to the rescue.Big […]
COVID-19 Vaccination: Lagos begins injection of Moderna vaccines, Wednesday — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday announced plans by the state government to commence the Moderna vaccination for residents against infection of COVID-19 pandemic amid the third wave.
PDP: Court restrains Secondus from parading as National Chairman, member
By Egufe Yafugborhi A High Court in Rivers State has restrained embattled Prince Uche Secondus from parading himself as the National Chairman or member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The injunction was granted on Monday by Hon. Justice O. Gbasam of the Degema Judicial Division Vacation Court sitting in Port Harcourt. The development followed […]
Court restrains Secondus from parading self as National Chairman, member of PDP
A High Court of Rivers State has restrained embattled Prince Uche Secondus from parading himself as National Chairman or member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, Adanma Opara are symbols of true democracy that must be revived — Owokoniran
Rahman Owokoniran, the General Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-West Zone, has expressed sadness over the death of two former first ladies, Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi and Lady Adanma Opara, describing their passing as symbolic of lost true democracy in the country.
PIA: Lawan debunks bribery allegation to pass controversial act
–Calls for proper profiling of repentant Boko Haram terrorists—Assures Nigeria’s security ‘ll stabilize by 2023—Hints on talks on 2022 budget to fund Buhari’s legacy projects–Wants stiffer sanctions against revenue generating agencies to reduce borrowing—Says APC targets to register 100m Nigerians By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, yesterday debunked the allegation […]
AFRIMA announces receiving 8,880 entries for 2021 edition
Ahead of releasing of nominees list for this year’s edition, organizers of the annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, have announced receiving a staggering number of 8,880 (Eight thousand eight hundred and eighty) entries at the close of submission of entries on August 20, 2021.
Open grazing obsolete; Nigeria needs a versatile leader — Tambuwal
Tambuwal, who said this on Monday at the 63 birthday lecture in honour of veteran journalist, author and activist, Mr. Richard Akinnola, in Lagos, noted that open grazing was no longer in vogue.
SERIE A: Osimhen sees red, as Napoli ease to 2-0 win over Ebuehi’s Venezia
By Temisan Amoye Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was shown a straight red for violent conduct after appearing to punch defender Daan Heymans in Napoli’s Serie A opener against Venezia. Despite the disadvantage, ten-man Napoli had the quality to see out a 2-0 win against newly-promoted Venezia, who had Super Eagles defender, Tyrone Ebuehi in their […]
Suspected cholera outbreak claims 7 lives in Taraba — commissioner
No fewer than seven people have been confirmed dead following an outbreak of what is suspected to be cholera in Tella Town, Gassol local government area of Taraba. The state Commissioner for health, Dr. Innocent Vakkai, who confirmed the incident in Jalingo, on Monday, also disclosed that several others had been hospitalized in health care […]
