Supreme Court Upholds Gov. Ikpeazu’s Victory
The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the election of Okezie Ikpeazu as Abia State Governor. DAILY SUN had reported that an Appeal Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo state capital and headed by Justice R.A Adah, had struck out the appeal filed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the 2019 governorship election […]
China Reacts To Iran’s Missile Attacks On US
China has reacted to the missile attacks launched on US bases by Iran on Wednesday. It urged restraint from all sides, saying it would play a “responsible role” in helping to defuse tensions. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Geng Shuang, said at a regular press briefing, “It is not in the interest of any party that the […]
MURIC Attacks Akeredolu Over Alleged Plot To Evict Muslims
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has attacked the governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN over an alleged plot to eliminate Muslims in the state. A peaceful demonstration by Muslims was also foiled by heavily armed policemen drafted to the town yesterday, Monday, 6th January, 2020. It was learnt that properties belonging to the […]
Fire Outbreaks Claim 65 Lives In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Fire Service said on Wednesday that it recorded 523 fire outbreaks and 65 deaths in the state between January and December 2019. Mr Paul Aboi, the state Director of Fire Service, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. He also said the incidences were recorded […]
FUOYE Appeals Court Judgement Reinstating Sacked Lecturer
The expectation that a lecturer of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Dr Adeyemi Ezekiel Oluwagbemiga will be recalled has been halted as the management of the university has challenged the judgement ordering his reinstatement at the Appellate Court. The National Industrial Court (NID) sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, had on November 12, 2019, […]
Oyo: Gov. Makinde Speaks On Payment Of ₦30,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured that no worker in the payroll of the state government would earn less than the national minimum wage. Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday during the 2020 Inter-Religious Prayer Service, organised by the state government at the State Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan, NAN reports. He said that […]
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Iran’s Nuclear Plant
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake, on Wednesday struck 30 miles from Iran’s sole nuclear power plant in Bushehr. The earthquake hit about six miles of Borazjan in Iran’s South-west. A report by the United States, US, Geological Survey said the earthquake had a depth of six miles. This is the second earthquake to hit Iran […]
Fani-Kayode Reacts As Iran Vows Not To Release Black Box
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has reacted to the comment by Iranian government that it will not release the black box of Ukrainian Boeing-737 with 180 people on board, which crashed in the country. Fani-Kayode said the Iranians should release the black box if they have nothing to hide. The aircraft belonging to Ukraine International […]
Japan Reacts As Iran Attacks US Bases
Japan has reacted to the missile attack on US facilities by Iran on Wednesday. Japan urged a return to diplomacy and called on governments to do their utmost to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The call follows the Iranian missile strike at bases in Iraq used by US forces. Read Also: Breaking: Iran […]
US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi Sends Message To Trump
US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has sent a message to US President Donald Trump after Iran began its attacks on America troops on Wednesday. Pelosi warned that America and the world cannot afford war following the events in Iraq. More than a dozens rockets were fired at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops on […]
Joe Biden Chides Trump, Tells President What To Do
Former Vice President, Joe Biden has told President Donald Trump that diplomacy is the only way out of the Iran crisis. On Tuesday in New York, the Democratic presidential spoke on the tensions caused by the airstrike that killed Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani. Iran has asked Trump to apologize for the drone attack. In […]
UK Warns Its Citizens In Nigeria As Protesters Burn US Flag
The United Kingdom has issued a warning to its citizens in Nigeria to be more security conscious and vigilant due to the tension between the United States and Iran following the killing of Iranian General, Qasem Soleimani. NAN recalls that some Muslim groups in Nigeria took to the streets of Abuja on Monday to protest […]