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 […]
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
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
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
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.
Breaking: Gunmen storm market in Sokoto, kill 40
Gunmen on Sunday attacked a busy and densely populated market in Sokoto and killed over 40 people.
