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Of Igbos, 2023 and ‘Politics of Moral Consequence’

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Guest Columnist: Matthew Hassan Kukah By Matthew Hassan Kukah Empowered citizens voted for politicians they knew would make them poorer, for liars to clean up politics…Tom Fletcher, The Naked Diplomat. Dr Chidi Amuta takes the cake for both elegant turn of phrase and sheer depth of thoughtful analysis. I read his recent piece in THISDAY, […]

2023: My Opponents Have Nothing to Offer, Says Makinde

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics, Oyo, State News Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Seyi-Makinde Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Amid effusive commendations for the successful execution of Light-Up Oyo project, Phase One, which saw some major roads and streets in Ibadan come alive with lights deploying Smart LED street-lighting technology, the Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, yesterday kicked-off the second phase of the Light-Up Oyo Project, in […]

Edo 2020: Emulate Jonathan, Oba of Benin charges politicians

Posted by admin Edo, Latest Politics, State News Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – IT was a historic moment, on Thursday, as the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, met with political parties and leaders, where he sued for peace and urged them to emulate the action of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 when he lost […]

Military coup: Sudanese court begins trial of al-Bashir

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Omar Al-Bashir A Sudan court on Tuesday began the trial of ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir for leading a military coup that brought him to power 31 years ago. Al-Bashir and 26 other defendants gave brief introductory statements at the Supreme Court in the capital, Khartoum. A judge then rejected the defence’s appeal for a postponement, […]

Oba of Benin cautions politicians against setting Edo on fire

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II Igbaugba Ehigimetor/Monday Ajogun As Edo residents prepare for the Sept. 19 governorship election, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, has warned politicians against setting the state on fire. “The warning is especially for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” the […]

Crystal Palace sign Nigerian-born Eze from QPR

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Eberechi Eze Crystal Palace have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new English Premier League (EPL) season with the signing of Eberechi Eze from Championship side Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR). Eze, who earned rave reviews last season and scored a majestic goal in his final appearance for QPR against West Bromwich Albion last month, […]

War against banditry: IGP craves traditional rulers’ support

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Nigerian Police Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Police IG Mohammed Adamu By Aminu Garko The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Mohammed Adamu, has urged traditional rulers to support the fight against armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling. Adamu, who was represented by Alhaji Adamu Usman, Commissioner of Police in Niger, at a meeting with traditional rulers from Kontagora Emirate, told the […]

Osinbajo, Fintiri, minister meet over North-East security

Posted by admin Latest Politics, North-East Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, met with Gov. Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa over humanitarian and security situation in the North-East. Also at the meeting were Hajia Sadiya Umar-Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana […]

NAFDAC destroyed drugs, counterfeit products worth N3.2 bn in Kano

Posted by admin Headlines, Kano, State News Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

By Rabiu Sani The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it destroyed fake drugs and counterfeit products worth N3.2 billion in Kano State in the last two years. Mr Shaba Mohammed, the state’s Coordinator of the Agency, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday […]

NLC rejects hike in fuel price

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Oil Politics Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

NLC president Ayuba Wabba By Joan Nwagwu/Edith Ike-Eboh The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol from N148. 50 per liter to N151.56 per litre. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the increase in the price […]