COVID-19 Sparks Overhaul Of Britain’s Historic Railway Sector
Britain’s privatised railway sector that drove the Industrial Revolution and was rescued by the state in March owing to coronavirus-ravaged demand, faces a major overhaul under government plans unveiled Monday. While UK train services will continue to be run mainly by private companies, the franchising system will be replaced by Emergency Recovery Management Agreements (ERMA) […]
Ooni Of Ife Goes Into Seclusion
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday, moved into Ile Mole, Iremo Quarters, Ile-Ife. He will be secluded there for seven days as the ancient Olojo Festival kicks off. The traditional ruler will be incommunicado and will not grant audience to anyone. Ogunwusi left the palace in a white attire laced with colourful […]
We Must Live Together As Siblings – Buhari To Kaduna People
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday urged Kaduna State indigenes to cooperate with the government and security agencies to maintain peace and harmony. He stressed that development will only take place when energies are collectively channelled to building, instead of destruction of lives and property. ‘We must live together as brothers and sisters because without peace, […]
Dismissed Cross River Workers Shut Down State
Over two thousand five hundred (2,500) dismissed workers of the Cross River State Government on Monday took to major streets in the state disrupting government functions at the state ministries over the non-payment of their over one-year salaries. The protesters had last week given the Cross River State Government seven days ultimatum to reinstate them […]
Cameroon Troops Jailed 10 Years For Murder Of Four Civilians
Four Cameroonian soldiers were sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for the execution-style killings of two women and their children in a region where the army is fighting jihadists. A fifth soldier received a two-year sentence. A video was broadcast on social media in July 2018 showing soldiers shooting two kneeling, blindfolded women […]
US, UK Travel Ban Aided Success Of Edo Polls – Rights Group
A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) has attributed the success of the just-concluded Edo governorship election to the threat by the United State to ban election riggers in Nigeria from entering their country. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Intersociety, Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi in a […]
Don’t Rejoice Yet, Obaseki May Return To APC – Bamgbose
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., the National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to limit their celebration of the outcome of the governorship election in Edo State because Governor Godwin Obaseki may soon return to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Governor Obaseki left the APC for the […]
Repay Edo People – Abdulsalami Abubakar Tells Obaseki
The National Peace Committee (NPC) chaired by Abdulsalami Abubakar has congratulated Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for his re-election. The former Head of State hailed the electorate and residents for their conduct. Abubakar, in a statement, told Obaseki to reward them with good governance, justice and equity. He also commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, […]
Obafemi Martins Joins Chinese Club Wuhan Zall FC
Former Newcastle star and Nigerian international, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins has joined Chinese club, Wuhan Zalln FC. The 35-year-old joined Wuhan Zallan as a free agent two months after leaving Shangai Shenhua. The experienced Nigerian footballer has had spells in Inter Milan, Newcastle, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, Seattle Sounders FC, Shangai Shenhua, and now Wuhan Zallan. Read […]
Arewa Forum Mourns Emir Of Zaria, Shehu Idris
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Sunday received with shock and sadness, the news of Alhaji Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zauzau’s demise. Mr Emmanuel Yawe, the National Publicity Secretary, ACF, made this known in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Kaduna. Yawe said the Emir died at the […]
‘No One Should Say Shit About My Father’ – Ganduje’s Daughter
Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi is taking very seriously the criticisms targeted at her father after he failed to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress in Edo state. Governor Ganduje, the head of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign committee in Edo and Ize-Iyamu were floored by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party Godwin Obaseki. According […]
Senator Okorocha Bares His Mind On The Edo State Elections
A former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Sunday congratulated the people of Edo State for fighting against alleged injustice in the just-concluded election won by Governor Godwin Obaseki on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Okorocha, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, who represents Imo West Senatorial District in […]