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Ondo Guber: ZLP campaign council member joins APC
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure A prominent member of the Campign Council of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Ondo State, Miss Dighitoi Feku, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aside dumping the ZLP, the woman politician donated campaign materials for the APC. She also met with the governorship candidate of the APC, Governor Rotimi …
The Sun Nigeria.
Court remands 2 men over false information
Lukman Olabiyi An Otta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of Ajayi Sherrif and Lateef Owoola, in the custody of Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) , for given false information to the police. The duo will be in custody pending perfection of the bail granted them by the court. Chief Magistrate L. O. …
The Sun Nigeria.
NIHOTOUR partners private sector to mark world tourism day
The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa has called for close collaboration and synergy between government and the private sector within a sustainable framework to grow the industry. The call came in the wake of Nigeria joining the global community to celebrate the 2020 World Tourism …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo Guber: Jegede laments bad state of roads in Ondo communities
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede has lamented the deplorable state of most roads in the state, describing it as a reflection of bad governance. He made the observation during his campaign tour of communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ex-Nigerian envoy regains freedom from kidnappers
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Twenty three days after he was kidnapped by armed men at his country home, Elemebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area, former Nigerian envoy, Amb Felix Oboro has regained his freedom. Oboro a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was a former senator and Secretary to Bayelsa State Government and also a …
The Sun Nigeria.
No Local Government will operate as mere ‘salary paying centres’ under my watch — Abiodun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that local governments under his watch will not exist and operate as mere “salary paying centres”, but be reinvented to perform effectively. Abiodun added that his administration would continue to support local governments, as the third tier of government and the closest to the people …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: ASUU bemoans state of universities, says Ivory Towers at crossroads
Noah Ebije, Kaduna Academic Staff Union of Universities Kaduna State University branch (ASUU-KASU) has bemoaned state of universities in the country as a result of COVID-19 challenges. The ASUU-KASU noted that Ivory Towers are at crossroads because no public university can meet the requirements of facilties needed to observe the COVID-19 protocols leading to reopening …
The Sun Nigeria.
One dead, 3 injured as 2 vehicles collide in Ikoyi
One person died and three others sustained different degrees of injuries on Sunday following an accident involving two vehicles in front of Golden Gate, Ikoyi. Mr Nosa Okunbor, Head, Public Affairs, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Okunbor said the accident was …
The Sun Nigeria.
Malaria prevention: FG, SFH to distribute 3.2 million treated mosquito nets to 5,000 residents in Osun
…Oyetola’s wife decorated as Net Ambassador to lead campaign Clement Adeyi, Osogbo The Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Society for Family Health (SFH) have partnered to embark on a free distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to all residents in Osun State to galvanise malaria control and prevention …
The Sun Nigeria.
Onyejiocha charges APC to take over Abia in 2023
Okey Sampson, Umuahia Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejiocha, has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State to ensure the party takes over the state in 2023. Onyejiocha who gave the charge at her country home, Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area when the state Exco …
The Sun Nigeria.
EPL: Bamford’s late header seals Leeds win
Patrick Bamford’s late header earned Leeds United a hard-fought victory over Sheffield United, who are still searching for their first points of the season. After both goalkeepers excelled, it looked as though a first Premier League derby between the two Yorkshire sides in 26 years was heading for a goalless draw, reports the BBC. …
N’Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain S’Korean
North Korea said on Sunday it is searching for the body of South Korean official killed by its troops, but warned that South Korean naval operations in the area threatened to raise tensions. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a rare apology on Friday for the fatal shooting of the South Korean fisheries …
US Senate’s confirmation hearings to start Oct 12 for new Supreme Court nominee
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Senate will likely open hearings on his third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on October 12 and he expected a full Senate vote before the November 3 election. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said in a statement on Saturday evening that the committee would host …
At UN, Belarus accuses western states of trying to sow ‘chaos, anarchy’
Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei accused Western countries on Saturday of attempting to sow “chaos and anarchy” in the former Soviet republic, which has been rocked by street protests since an election last month. “We are seeing attempts to destabilize the situation in the country,” he told the United Nations General Assembly in a …
EPL: Chelsea Chelsea fightback denies Baggies; wins for Saints, Man Utd
Burnley manager Sean Dyche said they “need players” after Danny Ings’ early goal earned Southampton a first top-flight victory at Turf Moor for almost 50 years and ended the visitors’ losing start to the season. Former Clarets forward Ings struck in the fifth minute, supplied by Che Adams’s cutback following an excellent through ball …
Three new deaths as Nigeria records 136 fresh COVID-19 infections
Three people were confirmed to have died of COVID-19 complications on Saturday, while 136 new positive samples were recorded in 16 states across Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the new figures in its update for September 26, 2020. With the new deaths confirmed on Saturday, a total of 1,106 fatalities …
BBNaija: Nengi breaks down in tears after Ozo ignores her
Brother Naija, BBNaij finalist Nengi on Sunday morning broke down in tears. It all started after the Saturday night party ended. Speaking to Laycon in tears, Nenge said Ozo ignored her at the party. “Almost everybody ignored me even people I thought were my friends. “Imagine Ozo too ignored me,” Nengi sobs. “Our friendship …
Israel Adesanya defeats Paulo Costa via TKO in UFC253
Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya has defeated Brazilian Paulo Costa via TKO to retain the Middleweight Championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 253). This is the 20th career MMA victory for the Nigerian-New Zealand UFC middleweight champion. When Adesanya vs Costa kicked off, there was less action in the first round as both MMA fighters traded few …
Prophetess arrested for molesting, bribing female congregant
Policemen in Zimbabwe have apprehended a 29-year-old Prophetess from Gweru over an alleged sexual molestation of a female congregant. Prophetess Juliet Masakanire who is said to be the founder of Pray Deliverance and Testimony Ministries International, was also accused of bribing the congregant with US$16 and making several EcoCash transactions to buy her silence. …
The church gave out a lot of palliatives during the lockdown –Clerics
•Say it’s a miracle how we survived Following the resumption of full church activities in Lagos State, Christian leaders are raising both hands to heaven in thanksgiving to God. This time, their gratitude is not borne out of what could be described as the expectation of the return of tithe and offering regime. …
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