Party stalwart urges INEC to thread with caution on mail-in voting

Chief Jude Nwokike, the Progressive People’s Congress (PPC) candidate for Awka North/South Federal Constituency in the 2019 general election, has advised the nation’s election umpire to apply mail-in voting with caution. In an interview with the Newsmen on Saturday in Awka he called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be sure of what …

‘We got America back’: Revellers in US cities celebrate Biden win

The news that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the race for the White House sparked impromptu street parties in Democratic strongholds. Jubilant crowds formed outside the White House, while champagne flowed freely in cities like New York and Philadelphia. Champagne bottles popped, cars honked and crowds cheered as Democratic strongholds across the United States …

FG will support developmental initiatives of states — Fashola

The Federal Government has restated its resolve to continually support the developmental initiatives of state governments. Speaking at the inauguration of a 969-metre `Rebisi’ dual carriage flyover in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, Minister of Works and Housing, by Mr Babatunde Fashola, who made the pronouncement also said that the Federal Government “is not in competition …

Why banditry persists in Zamfara ― Security expert

By Ifeanyi Nwannah A stakeholder in the senator Garba Kabiru Marafa’s faction of Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Bello Mohammed has lamented that the ravaging terror attacks in Zamfara state started during the unfortunate tenure of former governor Abdulaziz Yari. Fielding questions from newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, the security …

Malaria dangerous in pregnancy, can cause death — Parasitologist

Dr Adeniyi Adelodun, a Medical Parasitologist, says malaria can be a death factor for pregnant women if not properly treated. Adelodun spoke at the Estate Youth Parliament (EYP) Health Talk in Lagos on Saturday. “Malaria infection during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both mother and fetus. READ ALSOFrance’s Macron congratulates Biden, ready to ‘work …

#EndSARS: FG begins new police salaries review

By Emma Ujah The National Salaries and Wages Commission (NSWC) the federal government agency that determines salaries and allowances of its workers, has commenced the review of salaries and allowances of the nation’s police personnel. A Top official of the commission disclosed this to Sunday Vanguard, yesterday. According to him, the review followed a directive …

FG seeks support of South-East leaders on social media regulation

The Federal Government on Saturday solicited the support of South-East governors and leaders in the zone on social media regulation to check fake news and misinformation of Nigerians. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, made the appeal while speaking at a presidential delegation interaction with South-East governors and other leaders of the …

Anglican bishop urges govt. to do more to protect, secure Nigerians

A map of Nigeria Rev. Godwin Robinson, Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Anglican Communion, on Saturday charged the government to do more to protect  and secure the citizens of the country as every Nigerian is an asset in the country. Robinson, who gave the charge in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja, stressed that the developed …

U.S election: Trump’s defeat confirms Apostle Johnson Suleman’s prophecy

By Nwafor Sunday The senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, before now, knew that Joseph Robinette Biden Jr, the 2020 Presidential candidate of the Democrat would defeat Donald Trump to become the 46th United States President. In a video clip believed to have been published months ago, Suleman emphatically …

SERAP condemns attacks on Amnesty International in Nigeria

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, Saturday condemned the attacks on Amnesty International, and called on the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the safety and security of SARAP’s staff. Disclosing this in a statement, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP deputy director, vowed to hold FG accountable should anything happen to any of the staff. …

Buhari congratulates Biden

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden on his election as new President of the United States “at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs.” President Buhari also told the American President-Elect to introduce greater engagement with Africa on the basis of reciprocal respects and shared …

FG seeks support of South-East leaders on social media regulation

Lai Mohammed The Federal Government on Saturday solicited the support of South-East governors and leaders in the zone on social media regulation to check fake news and misinformation of Nigerians.. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, made the appeal while speaking at a presidential delegation interaction with South-East governors and other leaders of …

LASEMA raises alarm over imminent building collapse

Oke-Osanyintolu By Bose Adelaja Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, weekend, raised alarm over threatening building collapse in Amuwo-Odofin area. According to the Agency, the building located at UPDC Residence Apartment has eminently shown signs of building collapse and needs adequate attention. LASEMA Director-General, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said a joint investigation with Lagos Safety Commission has …

This election is far from over – Trump

United States President, Donald Trump. PHOTO: Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to concede after his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, secured the required number of electoral college votes to win the presidential race. In a defiant statement shortly after Biden was projected winner, Trump said the election was “far from over”, and criticised Biden for …

One died, four injured in Osun lone auto accident

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo One person was reported dead in a vehicle accident along Osogbo-Ikirun road on Saturday. It was gathered that the Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicle somersaulted after it hit the road median at high speed leading to the death of the driver instantly. The car, with registration number KRD 809 GK, according to …

Ireland, Canada, Britain other world leaders congratulate Biden

Political leaders from around the world were quick to congratulate Joe Biden after US networks declared him the winner of the bitter White House race over President Donald Trump. As crowds poured onto the streets of Washington and other cities in exuberant celebration and former US president Barack Obama hailed Biden’s win as “decisive” and “historic”, …

Atiku congratulates Biden, urges him to build on Nigeria/US relations

Atiku Abubakar By Dirisu Yakubu Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated President-elect of the United States of America, Joseph (Joe) Biden following his election victory on Saturday. Biden defeated, candidate of the Democratic Party, defeated his Republican counterpart and incumbent President, Donald Trump, after polling 283 electoral college votes to Trump’s 214. In …

I won this election by a lot, Donald Trump insists

…as lawyer says he won’t concede By Emmanuel Okogba Outgoing President of the United States, Donald Trump remained adamant that he won the election even after projections showed that former vice president, Joe Biden has gathered enough electoral college votes to emerge the next president. Trump tweeted this just after it was beyond doubt that …