COVID-19 violation: Court sentences 32 people in Edo
A Mobile court in Benin, Edo, on Monday, sentenced 32 people to community services for not wearing face masks. Edo government has made it mandatory for residents to wear face masks and obey other COVID-19 protocols in order to curb the spread of the virus. The Prosecuting Counsel, Mr Uyi Omoruyi, said that the 32 […]
AFBA demands release of Venezuelan diplomat detained in Cape Verde
The African Bar Association, AFBA, has called on the President of Cape Verde to release a Venezuelan Diplomat, Mr. Alex Saab who is allegedly being detained in Cape Verde since 2019.
Telecom workers give Huawei Technology 14-day strike notice
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PTECSSAN, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Huawei Technology Nigeria Limited over alleged unfair labour practices.
Ndigbo Republic, not Biafra may emerge if South-East fails to produce president in 2023 — Udeogaranya
A Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2019, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has said that the way things are going in Nigeria, Ndigbo Republic may emerge instead of Biafra.
Khashoggi fiancee demands punishment for Saudi prince
The Turkish fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a UN rapporteur both called on Washington on Monday to punish Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder. The United States on Friday declassified a report that publicly accused the crown prince of approving Khashoggi’s murder in the Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate in 2018. […]
Panel orders I-G to send delegation to condole with Sen. Nenadi Usman over niece’s killing
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday ordered the Inspector-General of Police to send a delegation condole with the family of a former Minister of State for Finance, Sen. Nenadi Usman.
NBC jams Radio Biafra signals in Lagos
By Emmanuel Elebeke The National Broadcasting Commission says it has jammed the signals of a Pirate Radio claiming to be “Radio Biafra” in most parts of Lagos. The Commission said the jammed radio is an illegal Radio which broadcasts incendiary messages and notorious for spewing fake, inflammatory and inciting content. Quoting the National Broadcasting Commission […]
I don’t drink at all- Gov Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, says he doesn’t drink at all, while reacting to a statement by Sen. Smart Adeyemi(APC-Kogi ) describing him as a drunk.
Bandits kill 10 in Sokoto village
Gunmen have attacked Amarawa village in the Ilela local government area of Sokoto state on Monday, killing ten locals while others sustained injuries.
Akeredolu suspends NURTW, RTEAN, orders unions to vacate motor parks
Revert to the old fare of N50 per drop Dayo Johnson – Akure Ondo State Government has suspended both the National Union of Road transport workers, NURTW, and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria, RTEAN in the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on special duties and strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale said […]
Zimbabwe’s Vice President resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigned Monday in the face of sexual misconduct allegations, apologising for tasks he “failed to do well”. Local news outlets have since late last month been awash with audio recordings of phone conversations allegedly of Mohadi soliciting sex from several women, including a subordinate in his office. First published by […]
