Stakeholders rue dieing reading culture, study of history at book launch
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – STAKEHOLDERS from the traditional, political and intellectual sector of the society have expressed displeasure over dieing reading culture and the understanding of the people’s history which they said are needed tools for development. Speaking as the chairman at the launch of a book, “The History of an African Community […]
Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu defects to APC, registers in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni
Ngozi Odu, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another major political shift in the state’s leadership.
Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
Death toll rises to 80 as US invasion of Venezuela sparks global tension
The death toll from Saturday’s United States invasion of Venezuela has risen to at least 80, according to a report by The New York Times.
Gov Diri assures Bayelsa residents of regular power supply
Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa on Sunday assured residents of the state of constant electricity supply to improve living conditions.
Oyo APC vows to expose more corruption in Makinde’s govt
The controversy followed claims by a former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, that the Federal Government released the N50 billion to Governor Makinde.
Army intercepts, destroys armoury of high-profile criminal in Taraba
The source said the troops of Sub Sector 1A promptly established a snap roadblock at Zaki-Biam, successfully intercepting the woman without incident.
Trump threatens new Venezuela leader if she fails to cooperate with US
President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that Venezuela’s new leader will pay a “big price” if she does not cooperate with the United States, after US forces seized and jailed her former boss Nicolas Maduro
Enzo snatches late draw as Chelsea puncture Man City title bid
Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad
Ghana condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for release of President Maduro
The Government of Ghana has expressed concern over what it calls a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Northern Governors condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has deplored in the strongest terms the dastardly terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, describing it as a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a grave threat to peace and livelihoods.
