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Court-martial sentences soldier to death by firing squad

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Latest Politics Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku An army court-martial sitting in Maiduguri has found Trooper Azunna Maduabuchi guilty of killing his colleague and thus sentenced him to death by firing squad. Trooper Maduabuchi in July 2020, murdered Lieutenant Babakaka Ngorgi, the adjutant of his unit for refusing to grant him a welfare pass. He shot Ngorgi from close […]

Breaking News: Donald J. Trump impeached a second time by US House of Representatives

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines, NNP News Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

(NNP) The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has been impeached for a second time. He will be the first president in the history of the United States to be impeached twice. Trump was impeached on one article of incitement of insurrection following the mob that attacked the Congress resulting in the death of […]

Schools resume nationwide Jan. 18 pending a review – PTF

Posted by admin Education, Headlines Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 on Tuesday said schools across the country will resume on Monday, January 18, 2021 pending the review by the federal government. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu had on Monday said the federal government would review the resumption date of schools as a result of rising cases of Coronavirus. “On the […]

Lagos raises alarm as many civil servants test positive for COVID-19

Posted by admin COVID-19, Headlines, Health, Lagos, State News Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over increasing rate at which civil servants test positive for COVID-19. Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a statement said the government was concerned at the increasing rate of COVID-19 positivity among civil servants. The memo addressed to all Accounting Officers, said they should […]

How Fani-Kayode gambled on Trump and failed with him

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

By Kazeem Ugbodaga “Is Saul also among the prophets?” This is a popular Bible reference (I Samuel 10:11) referring to the first King of Israel, Saul who was seeing prophesying when the Spirit of God came upon him. When the people saw him prophesying, they were surprised and asked: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” […]

Sowore not leaving Kuje Prison quickly, court grants harsh bail conditions

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

By Abankula Freedom for Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters may take more days as a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has granted him stringent bail conditions, that he will find difficult to fulfil. The court, presided over by Mabel Segun-Bello granted the Sahara Reporters publisher N20million bail and two sureties in like sum. […]

Nigerian scientists say drug for river blindness, can cure COVID-19

Posted by admin COVID-19, Headlines, Health Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

By Abankula Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has welcomed efforts by a team of Nigerian scientists investigating the efficacy of Ivermectin drug in the treatment of COVID-19. The team, which is composed of Nigerian scholars at home and abroad, has also submitted its report on the usefulness of the drug to the World Health Organisation. The […]

We invested over N12b in gold, real estate in 2020, says Zamfara govt

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Zamfara Saturday, January 9th, 2021

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Zamfara State Government said on Monday that it has made investments in gold, real estate and other endeavors in 2020 worth over N12 billion. The State Government explained that most of the property investment was in choice areas of Abuja and other locations with the value, and was facilitated through the effort […]

UAE Investors : We’re Coming to Osun

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Economy, Headlines, Osun, State News Saturday, January 9th, 2021

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun paid a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, UAE headquarters of the MGT Group – a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary firm with patented technologies operating in several countries of the world. The governor, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Prince Abdullah Adeyanju Binuyo went on a […]

Armed robbers kill Police Inspector in Benin

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Saturday, January 9th, 2021

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Suspected armed robbers have reportedly shot and killed a police officer, Inspector Mohammed Hameed, in Benin, Edo state. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, along the ever busy Lagos Street. It was gathered that a police patrol team had received a distress call that some suspected armed robbers snatched a car around […]