…12 govs storm Akure for Akeredolu …We’re fully behind Akeredolu — Fayemi, chairman Govs forum PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Saturday’s governorship poll will be peaceful, free and fair because measures have been taken to ensure so. In a video message to party supporters at the Grand Finale of the APC campaign for the Ondo …

…lAs Senate probes human rights abuses by operatives, others …Urges IGP to arrest, prosecute security personnel involved in extra-judicial killings …Reps unveil 30-day plan to tackle police brutality …Probe alleged criminal activities of Police unit …To work with NBA, CSOs, others to draft new legislation to curtail SARS excesses …Impose strict disciplinary measures on erring officers …

Former Argentine soccer player, Diego Maradona tested negative for COVID-19, allaying fears he had contacted the virus after hugging a colleague who was later found to have tested positive, his lawyer said yesterday. The man who led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 took the test after coming into close contact last Friday with …

By Mary Obaebor Oyo State government has started the oral interview exercise for some 7,000 applicants who scored 50 percent and above in the Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by the state’s Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). The Chairman of TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu, who briefed newsmen on the sidelines of the interview sessions, said successful candidates …

The Nigerian Police Force The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued communication platforms for Nigerians to send complaints of misconduct against police officers in the course of their duties. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of the commission, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ani called on Nigerians to …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is ready to support investments from Japan to initiate inclusive and sustainable development in the continent. Mr Samuel Higenyi Mugoya, AfDB’s Director, Syndications, Co-financing and Client Solutions said this during a webinar for Japanese private sector, in a statement released on its website on Wednesday. The meeting was …

The World Bank Group has said that it will help developing countries resume growth and respond to the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19. President of the bank, Mr David Malpass, in a statement on Wednesday, said it would assist the countries as they worked toward a sustainable and inclusive recovery. Malpass, however, said …

By Bashir Bello The Borno State government has partnered with the Kano State government to borrow a leaf from the Kano State AgroPastoral Development Project, KSADP to replicate Rural Grazing Area, RUGA settlement project in the state. The State Project Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad who received the delegation from Borno State government, led by …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called for greater investment in universal health coverage to defeat COVID-19 and avert future pandemics. Guterres made the call during the virtual launch of his latest policy brief, “COVID-19 and Universal Health Coverage”. He said the COVID-19 pandemic had underscored the importance of “strong public health systems and emergency …

Former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra says the lack of adequate investment in education is responsible for Nigeria’s economic downturn. Obi said this in Nsukka on Wednesday during the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s 60th Founders’ Day Lecture, entitled “Nigeria at 60: the journey so far”, which was delivered virtually. He said that all over the …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has charged the electorate in Ondo State to stay firmly with their votes and kick against any attempt to rig the Oct 10, governorship election. Secondus said this on Saturday in Ondo town at the PDP grand finale rally for the Oct. 10 …

By Harris Emanuel No fewer than 2,248 civil servants in oil-rich Akwa Ibom state have caused to smile as governot Udom Emmanuel has approved the release of the 2019 promotion. Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien disclosed this at a Capacity Building Retreat for Officers on grade levels 13 to 17 in Uyo. “In …

The Northern Governors Forum, has congratulated Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on his appointment as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau and Chairman of the forum in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Monday in Jos described the appointment as a good development. He …

Orji Kalu Former Governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu on Wednesday in Abuja lauded the Federal Government for revamping Onitsha seaport. Kalu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the seaport would drive industrialisation and create jobs for Nigerians. Also read: Foundation empowers 200 women on skill acquisition …

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday deployed six warships and 65 gunboats in a joint multinational maritime exercise comprising 16 foreign Navies from Europe, America and Africa. The participating countries are the U.S., France, Italy, Brazil and Gulf of Guinea countries, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Others are Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, …