Ugamatv41 dead in DR Congo boat mishap
The bodies of 41 victims of a wrecked boat were recovered from Lake Albert, which lies between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, official sources told PANA in Kinshasa…
Alleged discrimination: Imo Assembly PDP members drag Uzodima, APC to NASS
Some members of the Imo State House of Assembly have petitioned the House of Representatives, protesting alleged discrimination against them in the payment of salaries and allowances and accusing Governor…
Senate faults extra N7bn in power ministry’s account
The Senate Public Account Committee has queried the Federal Ministry of Power over N7bn found in its budget without appropriation from the National Assembly. The Senate panel hinged the query…
1999 Constitution can’t guarantee Nigeria’s unity —Prof Ayoade
An emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Ibadan, Prof John Ayoade, has rejected the ongoing effort by the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution. Ayoade, who is also…
Ibadan electricity company regrets death of electrocuted persons
The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc has regretted the death of two electrocuted persons. The company said investigations had commenced into the probable cause of the electrical accident…
Reps consider extending UBE to senior secondary schools
The House of Representatives is proposing an extension of compulsory basic education to senior secondary school and compelling state and local governments to take responsibility for the education of children…
IGP deploys new DIGs
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting of the five newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to oversee the departments of the Force, following the retirement of…
Rape: Coalition petitions Ugwuanyi over arrest of complainant
A coalition of human rights groups, on Friday, petitioned Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State over the arrest of one Ejike Eze, a complainant in a gang-rape case. The 16-year-old…
US ready for stronger post-Brexit ties with UK, EU —Trump
US President Donald Trump’s outgoing administration congratulated Britain and the EU on their post-Brexit trade deal, saying Washington was ready to build “stronger transatlantic ties.” “Congrats to the UK and…
Spain confirms first cases of UK Covid strain
Four cases of a coronavirus variant believed to be particularly infectious that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in Madrid, the regional government said Saturday, the first cases detected…
