14 parties nominate candidates for Edo guber poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said that 14 political parties submitted nominations for Edo governorship election.
The commission disclosed this…
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Ekiti to reopen worship centers July 17, schools July 2, while medics get N2.5bn life insurance
Subject to fulfilment of some protocols, worship centres in Ekiti State may resume for services from Friday, July 17, Governor Kayode Fayemi said on Tuesday night during a…
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Salary arrears: Ex-councillors forum rejects planned protest against Enugu Govt
The Forum of Former Councillors in Enugu says it uncovered plans by some of its allegedly compromised members to stage a protest against the state government over unpaid salary…
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Service Chiefs: Afenifere must not allow political enemies use it for narrow interests –…
By Dave Iyima
The Coalition of Afenifere Youth Groups (CAYG) has warned apex Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere not to allow itself to be used by political enemies of…
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President Buhari commends economic team, wants Nigeria’s quick exist from under-development
President Buhari
By Sam Tor
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja appreciated the outstanding support and guidance provided by the Presidential Economic Advisory…
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Motorcyclist dies in lone accident in Anambra
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
A motorcyclist in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has died in alone accident.
An eyewitness told our correspondent that the cyclist died in…
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Former secretary to government, Maijama’a, Bashir bag traditional titles in Bauchi emirate
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu has appointed a one-time Secretary to the Bauchi State Government Alhaji Mahmood Maijama’a Ajiya as…
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Kwara suspends Perm Sec, 4 others over ‘ghost workers’ probe
By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
Kwara State Government has suspended five senior officials implicated in the ongoing investigation of ghost workers and suspicious deductions of…
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Sahara Reporters and its PMB gripe
By Bassey Akpan
For an organization or platform that prides itself as a new outlet, the only thing worse than being unprofessional is when the unprofessionalism is driven by an…
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Coronavirus: CAF postpones Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football has moved the Africa Cup of Nations originally meant to take place between January and February 2021 to 2022.
The AFCON 2021 postponement is…
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Pakistani pilots grounded over ‘fake licences’
About 150 PIA pilots have been grounded with immediate effect, the company said
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has grounded 150 pilots over claims they may not hold a…
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Borno Governor, Zulum directs ministry to patronize plastic firm
Borno Governor Zulum
By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has embarked on an inspection of various projects in the state capital…
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APC constitutes Reconciliation Committees for Edo, Ondo state
National Chairman, APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni
The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Governor Obiano didn’t inherit 96 roads from Peter Obi, Ex-Anambra Commissioner
Governor Obiano of Anambra State
By Sunny A. David
A Commissioner for Information during the administration of Mr. Peter Obi in Anambra State, Chief Barrister Joe-Martins…
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Hachalu Hundessa: Deadly protests erupt after Ethiopian singer killed
The 34-year-old's songs focused on the rights of his Oromo people
Seven people have died in Ethiopia in protests that followed the killing of musician Hachalu Hundessa, well…
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Police nab 24-year-old woman about to bury aborted child in Anambra
Anambra Police Commissioner, John Abang
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
Anambra State Police Operatives attached to 33 Division in collaboration with Nsugbe Vigilante group have arrested…
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