FG faults CNN report on Lekki shootings, threatens action

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has threatened to sanction a foreign media outlet, CNN, over its report on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll plaza on October 20, 2020. The government described the report by the foreign news medium as “irresponsible journalism.” Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, […]

Sexual assault: Nigerian Embassy in Germany suspends security staff

The Nigerian Embassy has suspended a security staff over alleged sexual abuse and other criminal activities in Berlin Germany. A statement issued by the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, stated that the staff, name (withheld), was suspended following the allegation of a circulated material on social media that suggested the official was demanding favors in […]

Nigerian cleric prays for Trump victory at US Supreme Court

US President Donald Trump Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Nigerian cleric, Bro Samuel Okonkwo, of the John 3:16 Ministries, Aba, Abia State said he has gone into prayers for God to give the US President Donald Trump victory at the Supreme Court. In the just-concluded US election, Democrats’ candidate, Joe Biden was declared winner having garnered 306 […]

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

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

• 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

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

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

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’

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”

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 […]

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