The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states that the military and other security agencies had been on red alert to ensure their safety. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Also read: Military airstrikes hit bandits’ hideout, kill scores …

…Says God fought my many political battles The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that he does not have any power outside of God in his political career. The former Governor said that he did not need occult powers and cult activities register victories in political battles, as power comes only …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has warned against the reopening of schools without provisions for schools to meet COVID-19 precautionary guidelines. Its chairman, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, stated this in a release he made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Sunday. Akinwole stated that the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) carefully selected its candidates for the October 31 Central and West senatorial districts bye-election. Governor Diri spoke at the weekend after his predecessor, Chief Seriake Dickson and the immediate past chairman of the party, Pastor Moses Cleopas, emerged as candidates for Bayelsa West and Bayelsa Central …

President Muhammadu Buhari Berate FG for failing to live up to its promises on micro-economy Urge Buhari to focus on poverty alleviation programmes Say Nigerians deserve to live better lives By Luminous Jannamike Senior Catholic Prelates have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the latest increment in the price of petrol and electricity. The Archbishops, while condemning the increase …

Governor Godwin Obaseki (right) and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. …Denies Rift with Ize- Iyamu BY GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE CANDIDATE of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) for the September 19, 2020 Governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has vowed to make his predecessor and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, politically irrelevant. Obaseki disclosed this weekend when …

…praises peace initiative in Jema’a LGA Executive Governorof Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Kaduna State Government has received briefs from security agencies stationed in Giwa, Igabi, Chikun, Kauru and Kajuru LGAs, of bandit attacks which resulted in the deaths and kidnapping of some citizens. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Internal Security & Home Affairs, in a statement, informed …

…We will follow Shaibu to any party, says Apostle Suleiman’s father By Gabriel Enogholase GENERAL Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has disclosed that he owes the Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, a debt of gratitude for saving his life and that of his family from assassins …

…Records 39% dip in crude oil export to N4.5trn By Michael Eboh Nigeria spent N1.09 trillion to import Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, in the first six months of 2020, rising by 42.3 per cent, compared to N766.06 trillion recorded in the same period in 2019, according to data obtained, weekend, from the National Bureau of …

…abduct 5 from neighboring village By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Sunday, attacked the Adara community in Buda of Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state, killing Reverend Alubara Audu and 2 others. The gunmen also abducted 5 persons in a neighboring village. Awemi Dio Maisamari, the National President Adara Development Association, in a statement, lamented over the …

By Ozioruva Aliu THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the wife Edo State Deputy Governor Marry-Ann Shaibu of threatening violence against anyone associating with APC supporters, in a video that has gone viral. The APC said Mrs Shaibu took a violent cue from her husband, Comrade Philip Shaibu as she spat fire, threatening to flog any woman she …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lapos State. …Stresses adherence to COVID-19 protocols The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the reopening of two of its recreational parks for public use, stressing that visitors to the parks must comply with the subsisting COVID-19 protocols. Mrs Titilayo Ajirotutu, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK), disclosed this in …

Olubadan By Ola Ajayi, Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadan, His lmperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1 has directed Ezendigbo of Ibadanland, Dr Alex Anozie to henceforth handle any dispute that emanates from the ethnic group in Oyo State. The monarch gave the directive in his palace during a visit to his palace by two Igbo groups …

…We will follow Shaibu to any party, says Apostle Suleiman’s father By Gabriel Enogholase GENERAL Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has disclosed that he owes the Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, a debt of gratitude for saving his life and that of his family from assassins …

R-L: NIMASA DG, DrBashir Jamoh making a presentation to the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, NNPC, Sir Billy Okoye The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says it has revived efforts to change the Terms of Trade for the affreightment of Nigerian crude oil from Free on Board (FOB) to Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF). The …

President Donald Trump has come under heavy fire for his decision in 2018 not to visit a US military cemetery while in Paris on an official visit. What did he do instead? According to Bloomberg News, he killed time in the US ambassador’s palatial residence, the Hotel de Pontalba, where he admired several pieces of art… and the …

Nyesom Wike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The organized labour has accused Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of planning to unleash thugs on workers over the proposed protest on Tuesday. The organised labour in a statement signed by the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, on Sunday, alleged that Governor Wike has mobilized two local government councils …

Sen. Abdullahi Adamu Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa), says the ongoing amendments to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act is part of efforts to reinvigorate Colleges of Agriculture (COA), to enable it contribute meaningfully to national development. Adamu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, stated this in an interview with the New Agency of Nigeria …

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on Sunday, said the number of coronavirus positive cases has risen to 1,291,724 in the continent. Africa CDC also said that the death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic climbed to 31,056. The African Union (AU) Commission’s specialised healthcare agency said the number of COVID-19 recoveries in the …

…Says suspended EFCC chair deserves commendation Ibrahim Magu By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja The United Kingdom, UK’s court ruling granting Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and relief from sanctions in a $9.6 billion arbitration case with Process and Industrious Development, P&ID is a pointer to the good job done by the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial …