World Shares Advance On Surprise U.S. Job Recovery, Oil Steadies
Global share prices edged higher on Monday after a surprise recovery in U.S. employment provided cause for optimism that global economies could quickly revive after many weeks of lockdowns aimed at controlling the coronavirus pandemic. Oil prices erased earlier gains to stand almost flat after OPEC and its allies, including Russia, agreed to extend record […]
I Didn’t Instruct EFCC To Probe Akpabio – Omo-Agege
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the deputy president of the senate has denied asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to probe the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godwill Akpabio. Omo-Agege said a letter in circulation said to have emanated from the Clerk of the Senate, requesting the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Mr Ibrahim Magu, […]
South Africa’s Children Return To School
Children in South Africa began returning to classrooms on Monday as part of a gradual loosening of restrictions imposed under months-long COVID-19 lockdown. The re-opening of schools had been delayed after teachers’ unions urged school staff to defy the government order last week, saying schools lacked sufficient health and hygiene measures to keep educators and […]
Imo CP Akinmoyede Frees Kidnap Victims In Fresh Raid
Four kidnap victims, including a professor, have been rescued in a forest between Okigwe and Ideato LGAs of Imo State, after their kidnappers were forced to flee following a fierce gun battle with the Operatives of the Imo State Police Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) over the weekend. The raid was carried out under […]
Over 6,000 Police Officers Infected With COVID-19 In Bangladesh
As many as 6,206 police personnel, including 1,828 in capital Dhaka, have now tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bangladesh. AKM Kamrul Ahsan, Public Relations Officer at Bangladesh Police headquarters, said on Sunday that 16 of the personnel have died from the disease. “Out of these, 16 police personnel died of the infection,’’ Ahsan […]
Leave Kanu, IPOB, Focus On Herdsmen Killings – Nigerians Blast FG
The Presidency has come under attack over its recent statement accusing the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of setting Nigeria against some of its allies, such as the US, UK, and the European Union. Garba Shehu in a statement on Sunday had warned Nigerians and the international community of the move it described […]
We’re Not Rubber Stamp, We Disagree With Buhari Many Times – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has dismissed the rubber stamp tag on the 9th senate. Lawan disclosed that the senate had on several occasions disagreed with President Muhammadu Buhari. He, however, said the Senate and Executive had found a way of going behind the scene to settle their differences. Read Also: Senate President Lawan, Others […]
Trump Orders National Guard To Withdraw From Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the National Guard troops will start withdrawing from Washington, nearly a week after he deployed federal forces to the capital city. This development comes after several days of sustained peaceful protests in the city against police brutality, a demonstration that started in late May with the killing […]
Indiscriminate Borehole Drilling Puts Nigeria In Danger
Borehole drillers said Nigeria risked water drought if Federal Government failed to stop the indiscriminate drilling activities without protection for underground water in the country. Yinka Kolawole, Chairman, Association of Waterwell Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP), Oyo State Chapter, urged federal government to raise the benchmark for the depths that all boreholes should go. […]
Gov Ikpeazu Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has tested positive for coronavirus. This is coming hours after two of his aides tested positive for COVID-19. John Okiyi Kalu, commissioner for information in the State, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. He disclosed that the governor had gone into isolation before his result […]
COVID-19: Lagos State’s Daily Toll Drops Below 50
Lagos State recorded less than 50 cases in its daily COVID-19 toll on Sunday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 260 new cases in 18 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). Of that number, Lagos had 38 new cases, bringing its total to 5,767. It is the first time since May 5, […]
Miyetti Allah Refutes Claims It Said Nigeria Is Fulani Owned
The National President Miyetti Allah Kautal, Hore Sociocultural Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, has refuted news reports that he made claims that Nigeria is a Fulbe country and that the Fulbe can enter anywhere without permission. He also refuted claims that the Fulbe are also raising 100,000 militiamen to enforce their will on every community […]