Airport project: Ekiti farmers protest delay in payment of compensation

Airport project: Ekiti farmers protest delay in payment of compensation

No fewer than one thousand farmers across five communities in Ekiti on Monday staged a protest against non-payment of compensation for their farmlands acquired by the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that their farmlands were acquired for the ongoing construction of the agro-allied Cargo Airport. The farmers, who carried placards of […]
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World Track Cycling Championship: French envoy celebrates Nigerian cycling quartet

World Track Cycling Championship: French envoy celebrates Nigerian cycling quartet

The newly-appointed French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mme Emmanuelle Blatmann has congratulated Nigeria’s representatives to the 11th World Track Cycling Championship for making history by being among the two African countries to qualify for the event holding at the Jean Stablinski regional Indoor Velodrome in Roubaix, France from October 20 to 24.

It feels great to be celebrated while alive – Kanayo O Kanayo

It feels great to be celebrated while alive – Kanayo O Kanayo

Renowned Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, says he feels so great to be celebrated by friends, fans and well-wishers, while alive. Onyekwere, who on Oct. 16 received the 2020 Sun Newspaper Nollywood Icon award for his excellent role delivery and iconic status, said he felt honoured to be recognised by […]

Eid-el-Maulud: Gbajabiamila charges Muslims to pray for unity of Nigeria

Eid-el-Maulud: Gbajabiamila charges Muslims to pray for unity of Nigeria

By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged Nigerian Muslims to remain united, steadfast and continue to live peacefully with their neighbours as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which signifies the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Gbajabiamila also urged them  to continue praying for the country and her leaders.  READ ALSO:Alleged […]

Peter Obi denies making statement on EFCC invitation

Peter Obi denies making statement on EFCC invitation

FORMER governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi has denied reacting to the invitation to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as being circulated on different media platforms.

Ifeanyi Uba seeks court permission to visit Nnamdi Kanu in DSS facility

Ifeanyi Uba seeks court permission to visit Nnamdi Kanu in DSS facility

The senator representing Anambra South, ifeanyi Uba, has sought an order of a Federal High Court, Abuja to visit leader of the prosecribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Department of State Service (DSS) detention. Uba, who is also the candidate of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the Nov. 6 Governorship Election, said […]

Mass defection from APC to PDP imminent- Sen Anyanwu

Mass defection from APC to PDP imminent- Sen Anyanwu

…Says Wike played no role in his emergence By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- Former federal lawmaker and national secretary consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the October 31 elective convention, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has urged party faithful to look forward to mass defection of chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress, APC to […]

Edo APC, PDP bicker over Obaseki’s performance

Edo APC, PDP bicker over Obaseki’s performance

By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Edo state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a war of words over the performance of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The APC in a statement credited to the newly elected state chairman, Col David Imuse (rtd) accused Obaseki and […]

Breaking: FG files 7-count amended terrorism charge against Nnamdi Kanu

Breaking: FG files 7-count amended terrorism charge against Nnamdi Kanu

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal Government has filed an amended seven-count amended charge against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge, which was filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, borders on treasonable felony and Kanu’s alleged involvement in […]

Group backs Senator Ayu for PDP national chairmanship

Group backs Senator Ayu for PDP national chairmanship

A professional group under the umbrella of Middle-belt Academics and Professionals, MAP, has endorsed Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s nomination for the national chairmanship position of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the party’s October 30th and 31st national elective convention.

The case for election technology in Nigeria, ECOWAS

The case for election technology in Nigeria, ECOWAS

Technology permeates almost every aspect of our lives. The reason is simple. When a system is well designed, it makes everything better: speed, reliability, security, efficiency, convenience and capabilities are all increased, most often by many orders of magnitude.