Son of former dictator claims victory in Philippines election
The son of late Filipino dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, claimed victory in the country’s presidential election on Wednesday, 36 years after...
Month: May 2022
Nigeria, Africa to witness 1st lunar eclipse of 2022 — Don
Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, Astronomy Research Group Lead, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, said that Nigeria and some African countries...
Uyo to host 2022 CAF Confederation Cup final match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as venue of the 2021/2022...
Court remands man for stealing roofing sheet worth N6,000
A Kano Sharia Court sitting in Fagge, on Wednesday ordered that an 18-year old boy, Aminu Surajo who pleaded guilty...
Court sentences man to 30 years in prison over murder of ex-girlfriend’s son
An Appeal Court on the South Korean Island of Jeju upheld a lower court’s decision and sentenced Baek Kwang-seok to...
Journalist shot dead in West Bank — ministry
A journalist was killed in a confrontation between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in the northern West Bank. A reporter from...
Abia shuts 31 scraps markets in Aba
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has directed the immediate closure of 31 scraps and disused materials markets in Aba. The...
We will be more lethal in dealing with perceived, future adversaries, threats – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Wednesday said the Nigerian Army would be more resolute and...
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy — Minister
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, says that besides being Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria...
Retired colonel submits PRP form for Presidency
Retired Col. Gboluga Mosugu has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Presidency for the People’s Redemption Party...
YABATECH unfolds plans for School of Agriculture
The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Mr Femi Omokungbe, says plans are underway to start new programmes in agriculture in...
2023: NJC issues policy direction on handling political, election-related cases
The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday issued a new policy direction on the handling of political and election-related cases. The...
Party Primaries: Senate adjourns sitting to June 7
The Senate has adjourned sitting till June 7 to enable lawmakers participate fully in the Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and...
Court frees man accused of defiling, impregnating 14-year-old girl
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday discharged and acquainted a 53-year-old trader, Sanni Arowolo, accused of defiling and impregnating...
2023: I’m running to bring prosperity, security to Nigerians – Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti and a presidential aspirant on the plantform of All Progressive Congress (APC), says he will...
Fuel Scarcity: We can’t afford exorbitant diesel to transport products – Distributors
The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) says high cost of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) used by...
Bloggers Summit: NUJ to Partner Life International Hospital, plans Health Awareness on IVF
By Chukwudike Ndubeze, Awka. Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council will partner Life International Hospital, an ultra-modern fertility...
Hon. Ibuzor Commends Soludo’s Town Hall Meeting With Onitsha Landlords
By polycarp Ifeanyi Member Representing Onitsha North and South in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Edward Obiefuna Ibuzor...
Calabar residents count losses after 48 days power outage
Residents of Calabar in Cross Rivers have started to count their losses following 48 days of power outage to the...
Senate amends Electoral Act to allow President, others vote at party congresses, primaries
The Senate has amended the Electoral Act 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ to participate and vote in political parties’ conventions,...
