Oyo PDP crisis deepens as stakeholders on war path with Makinde
…ask NWC to dissolve party exco in Oyo immediately …allege gov of planning to destroy party By Adeola Badru Crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State continues to deepen as stakeholders of the party are on war path with Governor Seyi Makinde, alleging him of trying to cause disunity among members of […]
Armed Forces Bill: Ohaneze Youth Council not known in Igboland, it’s a faceless group – Igbo Coalition
ABUJA–THE Coalition of Igbo Progressive Youths Worldwide,CIPYW, a body of young industrious sons and daughters of South East extraction,has asked Nigerians to disregard a media statement credited to one
Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro,regarding Armed Forces Service Commission Bill submitted to the Senate by an illustrious son of South East and Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Enyinaya Abaribe, for consideration last week.
Nigeria shall have peace again, Irabor promises
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured that the military would enhance its kinetic operations in dealing with the prevailing security challenges confronting the nation. Irabor gave the assurance at a One-Day National Defence and Security Summit with the theme: “Promoting Kinetic Operations as a major Plank for Counter Terrorism and Counter […]
Netanyahu ahead but win uncertain in new Israel vote
Israeli voters readied for a fourth election in under two years Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in the polls but uncertain of clinching a governing majority. The veteran leader hopes Israelis will thank him for a world-leading Covid-19 vaccination campaign, and for the diplomatic coup of normalising ties with the United Arab Emirates and three other Arab […]
Okowa felicitates with Tony Elumelu at 58
Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, congratulated Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Tony Elumelu, on his 58 birth anniversary.
Police arrest fake DSS officer in Delta
By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha POLICE in the Delta State Command, have arrested one Mr Emmanuel Oludare for allegedly impersonating as a Department of State Security, DSS, officer. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement, said one Mr. Larry Opori had reported that Oludare, […]
Fire destroys shops, property worth billions of Naira at Katsina Central Market
Hundreds of shops were burnt to ashes following a fire outbreak at Katsina Central Market on Monday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The fire started at around 8 a.m., on Monday, from some shops located at the centre of the market, before it spread to other parts. The fire is still raging as […]
OMS Controversy: Insiders fault police report clearing Okunbo
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit report clearing the Chairman of Ocean Marine Security Ltd, Captain Idahosa Well Okunbo of the allegations of stealing and criminal diversion of company funds made by Dr Tunde Ayeni, has been faulted by knowledgeable insiders who insist that the police did a shoddy job. Sources familiar with the […]
Volcano flares to life in Iceland for first time in 900 years
A long-dormant volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland flared to life at the weekend, spilling lava down two sides in that area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 900 years. VIDEO: Red lava spews from a volcano near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik as onlookers take photos. The first eruption at the site in 900 years […]
Spurs dressing room divided by ‘selfish’ players, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho said Tottenham’s dressing room is divided by “selfish” players and agents who have their own relationships with the press. Mourinho was speaking after a vital win in the chase for a top-four Premier League finish. Spurs responded to an embarrassing Europa League exit at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb with a 2-0 win […]
Establishing IAAAS’ N60b AILI in Nigeria
A cross-section of Nigerians from different professional backgrounds have given their support to the proposed establishment of the Africa International Leadership Institute in Nigeria. The institute which is the brainchild of the International Association of African Authors and Scholars (IAAAS) is expected to provide the training ground where leaders are coached to lead effectively and […]
Man, 35, docked for alleged theft of N2m car
A 35-year-old man, Baba Emmanuel, who allegedly stole a car valued at N2 million, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at Iju, Lagos, is facing a charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, ASP Bisi Ogunleye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Nov. 30, 2020 at Oko-Oba, Agege, […]
How to achieve irreversible recovery, inclusive growth – Bank CEOs, experts
Chief executive officers of Nigerian banks and financial experts have enumerated measures and policies that the government should implement in order to achieve irreversible recovery and inclusive growth as the country had a perfect ‘V shaped’ recession in 2020. In a joint communiqué issued at the recently concluded one- day Special Summit on the economy […]
Obaseki assures of more funding for basic, tech education
By Gabriel Enogholase Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has said that his administration would continue to invest in basic education as well as Technical and Vocational Education, TVET. The governor gave the assurance, yesterday, in Benin City, during a thanksgiving service to mark the eight years completion of office and 75 years birthday anniversary […]
Curfew: NBA wants review by Edo govt over alleged extortions
…There’s no case of extortion —Police By Ozioruva Aliu THE Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to review the 10 pm to 6 am curfew imposed in the state in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, alleging that security agencies were using the […]
Egyptian author, women’s rights icon El Saadawi dies
World-renowned Egyptian author Nawal El Saadawi, an outspoken champion of women’s rights in the Arab world, has died at the age of 89, her family said. El Saadawi passed away in a Cairo hospital after suffering a long illness, her daughter, Mona Helmy, said on Sunday. The prolific writer was a leading feminist who revolutionised […]
