The internal crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress in Ekiti took a new dimension on Friday as some statutory members of State Executive Committee (SEC) suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi over alleged anti-party activities. According to the allegations against Fayemi, the SEC members said he worked against Edo APC candidate, Pastor Ize Iyamu and supported […]
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As the nation’s political attention shifts to Ondo State for the October 10 governorship election, some candidates in the poll participated in a debate on Thursday evening to share their vision and sell their objectives to the people of the state. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, 17 political parties fielded candidates for the […]
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L-R: Deputy Governor-Elect, Philip Shaibu; Chairman, PDP National Campaign Council for Edo State governorship election/Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike; and Governor-Elect, Godwin Obaseki, at a press conference after the declaration of the PDP as the winner of the governorship election in Benin…on Sunday. Photo: Edo State Government House Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Governor […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Mercifully, the war drums fell silent in Edo State on Saturday. In place of war drums, it was undisturbed victory songs; it was rejoicing and dancing galore. On the streets and in the village squares. The fear of an Armageddon dissolved, thanks to the police high command’s disinterestedness, but purely professionalism this […]
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Scientists have made giant strides in the search for natural cures for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They found that bromelain-rich pineapple stem represents a viable option as an antiviral for treating not only COVID-19 but also potential future outbreaks of other coronaviruses. Scientists have also confirmed the efficacy of Aloe vera, pineapple, Sansevieria masoniana cream on […]
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Pupils in the classroom After six months of lockdown, academic activities resumed on Monday as schools opened across the country. Majority of the schools have to cope with the extra cost of putting in place safety guidelines stipulated by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to prevent the COVID-19 spread. Parents also have to […]
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At least 30 people were injured in a gas explosion that occurred at Iju Ishaga, Lagos State on Thursday. It was learnt that 15 vehicles and 23 buildings were destroyed. Among the buildings affected are X and Y Event Center, a church, and a plank market. An eyewitness, Ikechukwu, said, “We just heard a loud […]
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The National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, their officers, affiliates and privies from embarking on any strike. Labour unions had planned to commence an industrial action to from Monday, September 28 2020 to protest the increase in electricity and fuel. But in a ruling on Thursday, Justice […]
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Candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State would sign a peace accord Tuesday October 6, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said. According to him, the commission has recovered from the recent fire incident which destroyed over 5,000 smart card readers […]
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By Shefiu Adeyemo A young man, Wale Hazzan, is cooling his feet in the Akure Prison for killing a Ghanaian. He was remanded on Thursday by an Akure Magistrate Court sitting at Oke Eda Magisterial District in the Ondo State capital. Magistrate N. T. Aladejana, before whom the accused was arraigned, ordered Hazzan’s remand specifically […]
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