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Retired LG workers, teachers in Delta protest non payment of benefits

By Festus Ahon, Asaba Retired Local Government workers and primary school teachers, stormed the streets of Asaba,…

I’m ready for reconciliation with Marafa but…, Yari, ex-Zamfara Gov

Abdulazizi YariBy Omeiza Ajayi Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has expressed his readiness to reconcile…

BAYELSA WEST: Over 900 defect to PDP due to violation of zoning agreement

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenegoa The senatorial ambition of former Deputy Governor, Chief Peremobowei Ebebi, has triggered a…

4 Nigerians arrested for allegedly hacking, siphoning funds from Philippine bank

The Philippines National Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday arrested 4 Nigerian nationals in Muntinlupa City of the…

September 8, 2020 • 4 min read • 2 Views

Nigerians can’t survive your fuel, electricity price hike, PDP tells Buhari

By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said there is no way Nigerians can…

Labour union shuts down electricity distribution company’s office in Rivers

The shut office in Port HarcourtBy Davies Iheamnachor Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Electricity Employees…

To treat one COVID-19 patient costs over N400,000 ― El-Rufai

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai.By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna state has urged…

Rights Group drags FG to ECOWAS Court over enforcement of hate speech

By Onozure Dania The Expression Now Human Rights Initiative has filed a suit against the Nigerian Government…

Fuel, Electricity Hike: OPC flays FG, says subsidy removal ill-timed

The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has described the recent increase in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit…

September 8, 2020 • 7 min read • 2 Views

UN condemns use of schools as isolation centres, IDP Camps, Military bases

A school classroomBy Omeiza Ajayi The United Nations has condemned the repurposing of schools for use as…

We’ll stamp out kidnapping in Akokoland — Jegede assures

Dayo Johnson Akure CANDIDATE of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 10 governorship election in…

POVERTY DATA: Anambra records 433166 individuals, 99463 households

By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka Anambra State recorded 433166 individuals and 99463 households in the state’s poverty data…

Forex, uncertainty responsible for lack of fuel import by marketers ― PPPRA

By Michael Eboh The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, blamed foreign exchange challenges and prevailing uncertainty for…

September 8, 2020 • 13 min read • 2 Views

Why Nigeria should reclaim its position in palm oil production

By Mathew Dadiya Humans use of oil palms (Elaeis guineensis) dated as far back as 5,000 years.…

UN lauds Africa’s success in COVID-19 fight

By Victoria Ojeme The United Nations has commended Africa for its exceptional management of the COVID-19 pandemic…

September 8, 2020 • 4 min read • 2 Views

Offa Banks Robbery Attack: Why armed robbers overwhelmed policemen ― Station guard tells Court

Police parading 5 gang leaders of Offa Bank Robbers with other members of the gang including Jeep…

Delta LGA Election: Scott promises Ughelli North youths empowerment

Olorogun Udu Omo Scott A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State and Ughelli North…

Delta lawmakers attend two-day capacity building workshop

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Sheriff OborevworiBy Festus Ahon, Asaba A two-day capacity building workshop…

APC Govs laud Buhari for effectively managing nation’s economy, P&ID judgment

By Omeiza Ajayi Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for…