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UN Deputy Secretary-General commend governors’ handling of #EndSARS protests

Posted by admin #EndSars, Headlines, United Nations Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed met on Tuesday with the governors of the 36 states of the Federation on the platform of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), commending their maturity in the handling of the #EndSARS protests. She came to the commendation when she visited the NGF Secretariat as part of her tour of […]

$500m Chinese debt sparks confusion in airport concession • FAAN former MDs, directors warn of hidden takeover

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Aviation, Headlines Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

• FAAN former MDs, directors warn of hidden takeover • Reps set up sub-committee Federal Government’s plan to concession airports has run into difficulties over an existing debt and pact with China to build four new terminals at the cost of $500 million. The “concession within concession”, according to the coalition of aviation workers’ unions, […]

Abiodun to provide free internet for Ogun students

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government is partnering with telecommunications service providers to provide free internet service to students for e-learning in public secondary and primary schools in the state. Gov. Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Monday at the 2020 International Students’ Day, held at the Cultural centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor said that the free […]

AFCON Qualifiers: Wingless Eagles grind out bore goalless draw against Sierra Leone in return-match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s Super Eagles played out a goalless draw against Sierra Leone in the reverse fixture of the AFCON qualifying match at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown. Nigeria went into the match on the back of a disappointing 4-4 draw on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with a […]

Kano, Port Harcourt airports likely to resume operations in Christmas -Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines, Kano, Rivers, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

As FG lifts ban on Lufthansa, Air France, KLM By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja All international airports in the country may resume international flight operations before the end of the year, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said. The Minister stated this on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. According to him, the federal […]

Michelle Obama to Trump: ‘This isn’t a game’

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday evening took aim at President Donald Trump for his refusal to concede after losing the Nov. 3, presidential election. In an Instagram post, Mrs. Obama said the love of country required everyone to respect election results even when unfavourable. She wrote: “The presidency doesn’t belong to any […]

Final-year student Onyebuchi suspended for “brutal rape”

Posted by admin Headlines, Rivers, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A final year student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, identified as Nwiroegbu Onyebuchi has been suspended. The action was taken by the University after Nwiroegbu Onyebuchi was accused of a “brutal rape” of a female student whose name was not disclosed. The matter has now been referred to the […]

I did not buy Lamborghini for my daughter – Dino Melaye

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Michael Adeshina Senator Dino Melaye has debunked the widespread reports that he bought her daughter a Lamborghini to celebrate her 11th birthday. The now-debunked news was circulated after an Instagram account with the name Mary Melaye share a picture of a young girl posed in front of a Lamborghini and wrote “Thanks dad’. “Mary […]

Imo APC lawmaker Hercules Okoro sent to jail

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Ugonne Uzoma A member of the Imo House of Assembly, Hercules Okoro has been remanded in an Owerri correctional facility for assault. An Owerri Magistrate Court, presided over by D.V. Okoroji made the order on Monday. Okoro, a member of the All Progressives Congress, represents Ohaji Egbema State Constituency in the state assembly. Okoro […]

Three feared dead, 150 vehicles, 50 shops destroyed as hoodlums clash in Mushin

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

By Bose Adelaja What started as a mere fight between two hoodlums in Mushin area of Lagos, has degenerated and resulted in violence which has left three people dead with others in critical conditions while about 120 vehicles were destroyed and 50 shops were vandalised on Monday. The fight which reportedly started on Sunday night, […]