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Nigerian migrants, others swamp Canada

Posted by admin Canadian Politics, Latest Politics Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Some Nigerian asylum seekers crossing into Canada from United States Some 57,000 asylum seekers from Nigeria, El Salvador, Honduras and other nations crossed the U.S. border into Canada last year, in some cases citing a fear of persecution by the government of U.S. Donald Trump. They are allowed to stay until their cases have been […]

Clinton invites Adewunmi 8 year-old Nigerian chess champion

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Tanitoluwa Adewunmi: the young Nigerian chess prodigy By Joshua Olomu Former U.S President, Bill Clinton has congratulated the eight year-old Nigerian chess champion, Tanitoluwa Adewunmi and also invited him and his parents to his office for personal introduction. The young Nigerian recently won the New York State Chess championship for his age bracket. The New […]

Air Peace boosts fleet with Boeing 777-300, set for international routes

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Air Peace Boeing 777-300 By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777-300 aircraft in preparation for the airline’s commencement of international operations. The 374 capacity aircraft, christened: “Anuli Peggy Onyema”, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3.20p.m on Wednesday. […]

I’m not meddling in Kano elections – Tinubu

Posted by admin Elections, Elections 2019, Headlines, Kano, State News Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

By Lucy Osuizigbo All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday refuted rumours that he was in Kano and meddling in the state’s rescheduled elections. Tinubu in a statement said he had not been in Kano at any point during the conduct of the elections. A copy of the statement was made available […]

Group wants women involvement in economic growth

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

By Lilian Okoro The Women Association of Quality Surveyors of Nigeria (WAQSN) has called for gender balance in the nation’s drive toward a better economy. Its Chairperson, Mrs Aderonke Oyelami, made the assertion on Wednesday at the Zonal Inter-School Debate Competition organised by the association in Lagos. Oyelami also appealed to Nigerians to promote gender […]

Gov. Ikpeazu plans to run inclusive government

Posted by admin Elections, Elections 2019, Headlines, Imo, State News Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Gov. Ikpeazu plans big for Abia By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to run an all inclusive government to ensure speedy and even development of every part of the state. Ikpeazu made this known when members of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) paid him a visit in Government House, […]

Akpabio goes to tribunal

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

Joe Effiong, Uyo Former Senate minority leader, Sen Godswill Akpabio has dragged his opponent and senator-elect for Ikot Ekpene senatorial district, Dr Chris Ekpenyong, to the election tribunal with a view to defending alleged mandate. Ekpenyong, who received the summons from the tribunal’s secretary on Tuesday at his EEMJM Hotel office, Uyo, said he was […]

Presidential polls: Why Buhari’s victory must be annulled – Atiku

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

Godwin Tsa, Abuja Former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Presidential Election Tribunal to declare the election of Predicated Muhammadu Buhari invalid by reason of fraud, corrupt practices and manipulation of results. This is contained in the over 774-page petition he filed before the tribunal. The […]

Nigeria ban Boeing 737 Max 8 jets until further notice

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Wednesday, March 13th, 2019

The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a ban on all Boeing 737 Max airplanes from flying in Nigeria’s airspace until further notice. There have been questions surrounding the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts following its crash in Ethiopia over the weekend, a development which has triggered some reactions from airlines, aviation regulators and […]

Breaking news: Building collapses in Lagos killing many

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Wednesday, March 13th, 2019

Many primary school pupils were feared dead early today after a three-storeyed building collapsed at Ita faji, Lagos Island. The sad incident occurred at about 10 am. Many pupils were seen being rushed to the General Hospital, Marina, while parents have besiege the area. As at the time of filling this reports an eye witness said […]