Anambra To Distribute Infrared Thermometers Ahead Schools Reopening
Prof. Kate Omenugha, Anambra Commissioner for Education said that 1,000 infrared thermometers would be distributed in preparations for the possible reopening of schools in the state. Omenugha told newsmen in Awka on Sunday that the move was approved by the State Executive Council. The thermometers would be distributed to public primary and secondary schools in […]
Ekiti Health Sector Collapsing – Doctors Raise Alarm
Doctors in the services of the Ekiti State government have raised the alarm over what they described as the deplorable condition of the primary and secondary health facilities in the state. They said the sector “is at the brink of collapse.” The doctors under the auspices of National Association of Government General and Medical Dental […]
10 Injured As Akeredolu Supporters Attack Students in Ondo
Some students believed to be working for the re-election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State have allegedly unleashed mayhem on the campuses of the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, and Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), leaving no fewer than ten students injured. The students were said to be members of the Akeredolu […]
NDDCGATE: The Fury in Niger Delta
Revelations from accusations and counter-accusations that the present and past managements of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) misappropriated humongous amounts of money have raised huge dust that is now swirling in the creek states and beyond. The agency is currently undergoing a probe of its activities by the House of Representatives. In the region […]
Kanye West Apologises To Wife Kim Over Twitter Rant
Rapper Kanye West has tendered a public apology to his wife Kim Kardashian over a number of comments he made since his meltdown. “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter. “I did not cover her like she has covered me.To Kim I want […]
Vietnam Bus Crash Kills 13 On High School Reunion Trip
A high school reunion trip in Vietnam took a fatal turn on Sunday when a bus carrying the alumni crashed and flipped over at a bend on the highway, killing more than a dozen passengers. The nearly 40 passengers on the bus were classmates from Dong Hoi High School who were travelling to visit the […]
14 Nigerian Airports Resume Flight Operations
The Federal Government has approved 14 airports to restart flight operations after months of closure due to lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirka, announced this on Sunday morning, noting that the airports were authorised to resume domestic operations only as the date for international flights was yet to be […]
Edo Elections: Oshiomhole Making A U-Turn – Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has claimed the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, is making a u-turn, by presenting a candidate he previously castigated. Wike stated this on Saturday, during the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the Edo State governorship election in Benin […]
Tinubu Took Wristwatches From Atiku’s Hands – Ngige’s Aide Amilo
The last is yet to be heard on the brewing war of words over the on-going probe of the suspension of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) management, an agency under the ministry of Labour and Employment. The probe is being carried out by Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, […]
Why I Couldn’t Expose Corruption In NDDC – Kwankwaso
A former Governor of Kano State, Rab’iu Kwankwaso, has explained why he could not expose corruption in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in 2010. The former lawmaker also said he resigned from the Commission’s board in 2010 due to the rampant corrupt practices in many government agencies. Appearing on BBC Hausa on Saturday, Kwankwaso […]
Nigerian Defence Academy Concludes Exercise Camp Highland 2020
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has on Saturday concluded Exercise Camp Highland 2020 with battle inoculation in Kachia, Kaduna State. The military academy made the announcement on their official Facebook page. Speaking at the closing of the exercise in Kachia, erstwhile Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), commended the NDA for maintaining […]
Edo 2020: I Won’t Resort To Lawlessness Like APC, Says Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Saturday said he led his supporters out of the All Progressives Congress because of the party’s lawlessness. Obaseki said this while addressing supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benin during the flag-off of his reelection campaign. Read Also: Obaseki Replies Capt. Hosa: ‘I’m Innocent Of Your Accusations’ […]