January 6 was when the United States of America’s image as the symbol of democracy almost dissolved into a mirage. The world watched in horror as rioting Donald Trump’s supporters invaded the Capitol, wreaking havoc and, most poignantly, figuratively shredding the threads that bind the free world.

Some 5, 144 persons and 828 companies have so far benefited from the Federal Government (FG) Payroll Support Fund under the Survival Fund Scheme in the last three months in Ondo State. Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, the state Focal Person for the government‘s programme, made this known on Wednesday in Akure, during a meeting with beneficiaries […]

Summit group limited has been named the best estate developer of the year 2020 by Queen of Gold Africa Pageant. Summit Group Limited, a multifunctional conglomerate with a substantial interest in Real Estate, Loans, Investment, Insurance, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas received the award for their contribution and exceptional service in the real estate industry. Speaking […]

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Wednesday asked students of the institution to remain at home following Edo government directive suspending schools resumption till further notice. The institution’s Acting Registrar, Clarkson Ehigiator in a statement, said students earlier billed to resume academic activities were not expected in the halls of residence on […]

Justice Vincent Nwanchor handling the case concerning the dissolution of the Ebonyi Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Working Committee has announced his recusal from the matter. Nwanchor announced his withdrawal from the case on Wednesday after hearing an application by Counsel for PDP, Mr Mudi Erhenede, asking him to recuse himself from the matter taking place […]

To meet the yawning housing demands of Nigerians, the Federal Government is set to construct 900 housing units in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, the Managing Director, FHA, disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday at the official handing over of the site at Ajoda New Town in Egbeda Local Government Area to […]

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has urged the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aliyu Garba, to do everything possible to mitigate the rising insecurity in the state. Umahi made the call in Abakaliki on Wednesday when the newly-posted Commissioner of Police to the state paid him a courtesy visit in his office. […]

A hit-and-run driver, on Wednesday allegedly killed a male adult who was crossing the road along Ihiala-Owerri Road in Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. Kumapayi said the accident occurred at about 6.p.m. “Eyewitness […]

By Mary Obaebor THE National Association of Nigerian Students NANS, Joint Campus Committee, JCC, Lagos Axis, is set to launch a foundation that would help provide financial assistance of N10,000 each for 200 students across the campuses in Lagos. This was contained in a press release signed by the Chairman, Rasheed Ogunsanya and the Public […]

Osun government has directed civil servants below grade level 12 to work from home effective from Jan. 25 to minimise the spread of coronavirus in the state. A statement by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, Secretary to the State Government, on Wednesday in Osogbo, however, said that teachers, health workers and other workers on essential services, irrespective […]