By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Continuous rainfall yesterday has flooded Anegbette, Udaba, Ekperi areas of Etsako Central Area of Edo state rendering many of the residents homeless and waters running into homes. A community leader in the area, Suleiman Gbagudu lamented the situation. He said “More than half of the community has been taken over by …

Ateke Tom By Davies Iheamnachor A Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has stated that King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs from Okochiri, also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on …

England’s Queen Elizabeth By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in Abuja, Wednesday, said the message …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday, mandated the National Boundary Commission to urgently begin the demarcation of the boundary between the communities in Nasarawa State and the Benue states, to curtail incessant crises. A motion for the demarcation was sponsored by Rep. Abubakar Nalaraba who representing Awe/ Doma/Kokona federal constituency of Nasarawa …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru AS part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja …

Senate President Lawan By Henry Umoru, Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has asked security agencies in Plateau State and by extension, the country to provide security for all citizens, especially the traditional rulers to ensure their protection. Speaking yesterday in Abuja following a point of order raised by Senator Istifanus Gyang, Peoples Democratic …

President Muhammadu Buhari By David Royal As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. The …

By Kingsley Omonobi In furtherance of its capacity-building efforts to tackle various internal security challenges in the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated another set of 6 pilots in tactical and basic flying. The combined graduation ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, comprised 2 pilots of the Tactical Flying Course 24 …

The Enugu Youth Forum has confirmed the All Progressive Congress Chairman Enugu state, Chief Dr. Ben Nwoye as one of its patron. The award was conferred by the youth forum last Saturday in Enugu when EYF Coordinator, Comr. Onyeabochukwu Christian led a team on solidarity visit to the chairman. ALSO READ: NAFDAC to phase out production …

…Opts for low key celebration Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Olasunkanmi Akoni In view of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos State Governor, Mr, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cancelled the earlier planned public parade and other activities to mark Nigeria’s 60 Independence Day Anniversary on October 1, 2020. Sanwo-Olu, announced the cancellation in a statement on Wednesday, by the …

By Davies Iheamnachor The Federal Government says it is set to commence mangrove restoration in the Niger Delta region. This is just as FG has handed over seven remediated sites in the Ogoni clean-up to National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, for due verification and certification. The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar …

A five-year-old boy and his seven-year-old brother lived with their grandmother’s corpse for a week after she suddenly dropped dead. Connie Taylor’s grandsons were unable to unlock her phone to call for help, but managed to feed, wash and dress for five days. It was only when a teacher raised the alarm over the prolonged …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will totally ban production of alcohol drink in sachets by 2023/2024. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that banning of the product would come …

*** The Bill must be distributed to all the Senators by Tuesday – Lawan By Henry Umoru THE Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB 2020( SB.510) was read the first time in the Senate on Wednesday. With the Bill scaling first reading on the floor of the Upper Chamber,  it is a clear indication that the Senate …

…The Bill must be distributed to all the Senators by Tuesday, Lawan By Henry Umoru THE Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB 2020( SB.510) was read the first time in the Senate on Wednesday. With the Bill scaling first reading on the floor of the Upper Chamber,  it is a clear indication that the Senate has begun the process …

IPOB protester By Ugochukwu Alaribe The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that there is no going back on the sit at home order it had declared to hold Thursday , October 1, 2020. There has been panic buying in Aba as some residents said they will comply with the order to sit at home …

Many Nigerians desire very much to live in the United States of America. Many of those who fate have helped to cross to the God’s own country, as it is called, don’t entertain with much enthusiasm the prospect of returning to their fatherland. Many, living in the States, have thrown away their Nigerian identities but not …

Winner of the Big Brother Season 5 Lockdown edition, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon has been presented with a cheque of N30million, an SUV from Innoson motors and a two-bedroom house from Revolution Properties. Speaking during the prize presentation, Laycon thanked his fans and everyone who supported him throughout the show. “I came to promote my song and go …

The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown — known as the “Berlin Patient” – has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society announced Wednesday. Brown made medical history and became a  symbol of hope for the tens of millions of people living with the virus that causes AIDS when …

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The alleged arraignment of Abdullah Binuyo, Osun Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, over $120,000 fraud as been described has not only mischievous but also misleading. A national daily had reported that Binuyo was arraigned by the Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu for his involvement in a contract scandal. However, Binuyo’s …