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Soyinka in court for resumption of Sowore’s trial

Posted by admin Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Wole Soyinka Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka is currently at the Federal High Court, Abuja in solidarity with Omoyele Sowere, who is being tried in court for organising the “Revolution Now” protest. Omoyele Sowore who was the presidential candidate for the Action Alliance Congress in the 2019 Presidential elections, was arrested by the Department of State Service […]

Imo panel indicts Okorocha over contracts fraud

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, Headlines, Imo, State News Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Imo State Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Contracts has indicted former Governor Rochas Okorocha over the alleged fraudulent award of contracts during his time as governor. It, therefore, ordered the state Auditor General and the Auditor General for Local Governments to submit their audited reports from June 2011 to May 2019 within seven days. The […]

Nigerian kills cousin over business transaction in South Africa

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Nigerian simply identified as Batista, has killed his cousin, Ide during a fisticuff over a business transaction in South Africa. A statement by the President Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, Mr. Ben Okoli, said the incident happened in Kempton Park Monday night at 7:30 pm. The statement reads: “NICASA has received information from our […]

Edo woos fans for Bendel Insurance FC

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News Thursday, February 13th, 2020

By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Edo state government has offered free transportation and jerseys to fans of Bendel Insurance Football Club to boost their support base, especially in the club’s away matches. The club’s media officer, Eguakun Edoseghe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Benin. He said the offer is part of strategy […]

Ex- NNPC boss reels out 9-point agenda to unseat Obaseki

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Oil Politics Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Igbaugba Ehigimetor Former Group Executive Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Chris Ogiemwonyi, has rolled out his nine-point agenda that would serve as major pillars of development blue print if elected as next Governor of Edo. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Ogiemwonyi, a former minister of State for works, stated […]

FEC honours victims of Boko Haram attack, Koshoni, as Osinbajo presides

Posted by admin Boko Haram, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Thursday, February 13th, 2020

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 33rd Ordinary Session of Presidents and Governments of the African Union. The President is, however, expected back in the country today. […]

Nigerian League won’t grow with state govts running clubs

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, February 13th, 2020

By Muhyideen Jimoh Chairman of the Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal, has called for more Private sector involvement in the running of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to improve the standard of the league. The ex- international told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the move was imperative […]

Alleged Police extrajudicial killing: widow demands justice

Posted by admin Abia, Headlines, Nigerian Police, State News Thursday, February 13th, 2020

By Ijendu Iheaka Mrs Goodluck Ogbuji, wife of late Nwamaka Ogbuji, an Ugwuatti Community Youth Leader in Ukwa, Abia State, has appealed to the Federal and Abia Governments for justice. Ogbuji was an alleged victim of extra-judicial killing by Police Mobile Force men. Goodluck made the call while speaking to newsmen in Aba on Wednesday. The […]

2023: Niger Delta group seeks legislation on power rotation

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger Delta Thursday, February 13th, 2020

Ikuru Lizzy A political pressure group, Niger Delta Youth Coalition (NDYC), has called for legislation that would enthrone political zoning systems and power rotation as part of the county’s law. National Coordinator of the group, Mr Emmanuel Ogba, made the call on Saturday in Port Harcourt. He urged the National Assembly to strive towards making […]

FG, U.S. sign $1.1m grant for electricity development

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

By Edith Ike-Eboh The Federal Government and United State Trade and Development Agency have signed a 1.1million dollar grant to support electricity infrastructure development in Nigeria. The agreement was signed at the ongoing Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja, on Tuesday. The theme of the summit is :Widening the integration Circle :Technology, Knowledge, Sustainability Partnership. […]