Gunman Kills Son Of U.S. Judge Esther Salas, Injures Husband
A gunman has shot and killed the 20-year-old son of US federal judge Esther Salas and also injured her husband at the family home, a state’s chief district judge said. The shootings occurred at the New Jersey home of Judge Salas, Chief District Judge Freda Wolfson told The Associated Press. Her husband, defense lawyer Mark […]
Pondei Will Not Appear Again Before Panel – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has disclosed that the Acting Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Kemebradikumo Pondei who slumped during the ongoing investigative hearing will not appear before the committee again. The Speaker disclosed this at the resumption of the session following the adjournment due to collapse of Mr. […]
Ndi Igbo Should Insist On Restructuring Before Biafra
A new consciousness is gradually enveloping Ndi Igbo, and it has to do with what role it will play as the nation grapples with power-sharing come 2023. The momentum that it has gathered so far in the zone indicates that the time for that discussion is now. However, as alignment and re-alignments continue, the main […]
Taiwan Swears In First Female Representative To U.S.
Taiwan on Monday swore in its first female representative to the United States, strengthening the countries bilateral relations. Hsiao Bi-khim, 49, of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, will arrive in Washington within a week. The former legislator and National Security Council advisor was appointed as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. in June by […]
French Police Free Rwandan Arrested For Nantes Cathedral Fire
French police have cleared a 39-year-old Rwandan refugee of all suspicion about a fire at the 15th-century cathedral in the French city of Nantes. “He is not implicated. The inconsistencies that came up have been clarified,” Nantes prosecutor Pierre Sennes said. The unidentified man was set free on Sunday after questioning. The fire engulfed the […]
Abraham, Jimi Odimaya, Others Step Down For Akeredolu
Segun Abraham, another strong contestant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party governorship ticket in Ondo State has stepped down for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. This is coming hours after Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele joined forces with the Governor. Olusegun Abraham, a successful businessman and accomplished politician, is one of those who has been evaluated as standing […]
Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman Suspended
Martial artist, Kamaru Usman, has been handed a 180-days medical suspension after breaking his nose during his fight against Jorge Masvidal. The 33-year-old Nigerian Nightmare suffered a broken nose as he retained his UFC welterweight title last weekend. He will also be forced to avoid any contact for at least three weeks while the nose […]
I’ll Not Rest Till Obaseki Is Ousted From Office – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has vowed not to rest until his successor, Godwin Obaseki is removed from office in the forthcoming governorship election in the State. Oshiomhole spoke to a crowd of All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters who received him on his arrival from Abuja at the weekend. Read Also: I’m Back For My Job, Snake […]
134 Nigerians Stranded In Sudan return home
At least 134 Nigerians stranded in Khartoum, Capital of Sudan have returned home. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) while announcing this via its Twitter page on Sunday, July 19, 2020, said the evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The commission said all the evacuees tested negative to coronavirus before departing from […]
NAF Rules Out Foul Play In First Female Combat Pilot’s Death
The Nigerian Air Force has ruled out insinuations of possible conspiracy in the death of first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, who was knocked down by an old schoolmate at the NAF Base in Kaduna. Giving details of its preliminary investigations, the Director Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore […]
Adamawa Gov Urges Prayers To End Insurgency, Kidnapping
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Sunday appealed to religious leaders to intensify prayers to end insurgency, kidnapping and COVID-19 pandemic. Fintiri made the appeal at the inauguration of new executive officers of Zawiyyatu Dariqatit Tijjaniyat Foundation of Nigeria, Adamawa branch in Yola. The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Alhaji Bamanga […]
UTME: Institutions To Begin 1st, 2nd Choice Admissions Aug 21
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all tertiary institutions to begin the conduct of the first and second choice admissions from August 21. The board gave the directive in the 2020 admission guidelines released in Abuja by the board Spokesperson, Dr Benjamin Fabian. Dr Fabian, in the guidelines, warned institutions against duplication […]