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ICC hits back at U.S. for sanctions ‘threats’
The International Criminal Court (ICC) hit back at the United States this week for imposing financial and travel sanctions on court officials. The Hague-based court “expresses profound regret at the announcement of further threats and coercive actions, including financial measures, against the court and its officials, made … by the government of the United States.” …
Edo Guber: Reactions trail Obaseki’s disqualification
The disqualification of Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki by the All Progressives Congress, APC has elicited massive reactions on Twitter and other social media platforms. Obaseki was disqualified from participating in the party’s governorship primary by the screening committee on Friday. Edo 2020: Obaseki will be re-elected as governor — APC chairman The committee, which …
FG congratulates Mo Abudu on Netflix deal
The Federal Government has congratulated media entrepreneur and filmmaker Mo Abudu over her partnership with leading global streaming service Netflix to create two original series as well as multiple Netflix-branded films. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, by his SA on media, Segun Adeyemi, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, …
Edo 2020: Obaseki will be re-elected as governor — APC chairman
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo state, Anselm Ojezua, has said that governor Godwin Obaseki, will still be reelected as governor of the state. Ojezua said this on Friday in reaction to the governor’s chances of reelection following his decision not to appeal his disqualification by the screening committee of the party. …
Messi fit and ready for Barca return — Setien
Lionel Messi will know how to manage his own fitness through La Liga’s rapid end to the season but has no injury problems ahead of Barcelona’s return against Real Mallorca on Saturday, says coach Quique Setien. Messi missed three sessions last week with some discomfort in his thigh but has been back in full training …
APC denies appealing River’s court judgment on Igo Aguma
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has denied reports that it has filed an appeal against the judgment of the Rivers States High Court, which confirmed Hon. Igo Aguma as the party’s state Caretaker Committee Chairman. The National Vice Chairman, APC in the South-south, Ntufam Hilliard Eta, said on Friday in Abuja in …
Edo Primary: Why we disqualified Obaseki — APC
The All Progressives Congress has explained why its disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting the Edo state primary of the party slated for June 22. Obaseki was disqualified alongside two other aspirants, Chris Ogiemwonyi and Mathew Iduoriyekemwen while the party cleared former secretary to the state government, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Pius Odubu and Osaro Obaze. Addressing …
COVID-19: PTF, education ministry to work out school resumption plan
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has disclosed that it will in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders work out a school resumption plan for the country. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Dr. Sani Aliyu disclosed this at a public hearing held by the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on COVID-19 …
Buhari’s June 12 broadcast a slap on democracy – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day address as a huge and unpardonable slap on the face of the nation’s democratic process. The PDP stressed that President Buhari’s ‘silence’ on the values of democracy, as well as the “myriads of violations” under his watch, has vindicated its stance that the …
Kaduna extends 24-hour curfew to entire Kauru, Zangon Kataf LGAs
The Kaduna State Government has extended the 24-hour curfew imposed on Thursday on two chiefdoms in Kauru and Zangon Kataf local government areas to cover the entirety of the two local government areas. The Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said this Friday. Communal clash: Kaduna deploys security agents to enforce curfew Kaduna …
COVID-19: Ganduje reopens viewing centres in Kano as LaLiga resumes
Following the resumption of LaLiga in Spain and other leagues across Europe amid partial lockdown in Kano State, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has directed for the re-opening of all viewing centres in the state. He, however, directed them to observe all protocols enunciated by health workers. He made this known when the leadership of Soccer …
COVID-19: Ganduje reopens viewing centres in Kano as LaLiga resumes
Mothers positive for coronavirus should breastfeed – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that mothers with suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus can breastfeed. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said this at a press briefing on Friday. Dpa quoted him as saying based on the available evidence, the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of COVID-19. The UN …
Mothers positive for coronavirus should breastfeed – WHO
COVID-19: FG to withhold passports of travellers into Nigeria
The Federal Government has said it will withhold the passports of travellers whether citizens or foreigners coming into the country. They will be required to leave their passports with the Nigeria Immigration Service for two weeks, until their COVID-19 status is confirmed. This was stated in circular released by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
COVID-19: FG to withhold passports of travellers into Nigeria
Democracy Day: Ugwuanyi inaugurates massive development projects
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, amid jubilation, inaugurated multiple development projects in the University town of Nsukka, executed by his administration, as part of the activities commemorating this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The projects included a modern complex of eight Magistrate Court Halls and another complex of two High Court Halls with …
Democracy Day: Ugwuanyi inaugurates massive development projects
Man arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old girl in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old Badmus Qaudri for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl at Owode Yewa axis of Ogun State. Ogun police image maker, Abimbola Oyeyemi disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Oyeyemi said the suspect was apprehended on Thursday, after the girl’s mother reported the case …
Man arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old girl in Ogun
Edo guber: Pastor Ize-Iyamu reacts to outcome of APC governorship screening
One of the leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has expressed gratitude to the screening committee of the party for carrying out what he described as a thorough job. APC had on Friday announced the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki, from the June 22 primary election. This is …
Edo guber: Pastor Ize-Iyamu reacts to outcome of APC governorship screening
Kaduna Govt imposes 24-hour curfew on Zangon Kataf, Kauru LGAs
The 24-hour curfew imposed on Zangon Kataf and Kauru Chiefdoms have been extended to the entire two local government areas in Kaduna State. The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement, said the security agencies were working to contain the situation that started as a clash over farmland. He explained …
Kaduna Govt imposes 24-hour curfew on Zangon Kataf, Kauru LGAs
Obaseki will be reelected as Edo governor – APC chairman
Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anselm Ojezua, has called for calm following the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki by the Primary Screening Committee. He declared that Obaseki has “performed well and will be reelected for a second term.” The party chairman spoke to journalists in Benin City after the announcement. Ojezua …
Obaseki will be reelected as Edo governor – APC chairman
Makinde yet to fulfil promise made to ZLP one year after his election – Ex-Oyo SSG, Alli cries out
The gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the 2019 general elections in Oyo State, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, on Thursday, declared that Governor Seyi Makinde of the state is yet to fulfil promise made to ZLP one year after the election. Alli alleged that Makinde has reneged on the promise he made …
Makinde yet to fulfil promise made to ZLP one year after his election – Ex-Oyo SSG, Alli cries out
Democracy Day: APC blasts Gov Ikpeazu, describes Abia govt as total failure
The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC), has lamented that the state is currently crawling behind in the area of economic and infrastructural development. The party knocked the ruling Peoples Democratic Party-led administration in the state, opining that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has failed woefully in all facets of governance, ranging from infrastructural decays, …
Democracy Day: APC blasts Gov Ikpeazu, describes Abia govt as total failure
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