Umahi: More PDP govs may defect to APC, says Fani-Kayode

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the report of the planned defection of Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, as “troubling”. We exclusively reported Wednesday that…

Biden reassures Asian allies on defence commitments

US President-elect Joe Biden rang round allies in Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo Thursday, vowing to repair frayed partnerships and reaffirming mutual-defence pacts thrown in doubt by the current White House.…

$1m capital: 753 Nigerian traders in Ghana request evacuation

About 753 members of the  Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana have presented a  letter to the Federal Government requesting for evacuation from the former Gold Coast. The Save-Our-Soul…

Federal Govt under fire for tagging #EndSARS campaigners terrorists

Government turning Boko Haram insurgents to freedom fighters, protesters terrorists It is an attempt to intimidate state panels of inquiry, alleges Ozekhome FG insincere, pretentious, says NBA To govt, treasury…

Enugu begins vaccination against yellow fever

The Enugu State Government on Wednesday said it had commenced mass vaccination against yellow fever to contain the spread of the disease in some communities. Some people were reported to…

Army declares Shekau, Al-Barnawi, 84 other B’Haram terrorists wanted

The two factional leaders of Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau and Maman Al-Barnawi, and 84 other Boko Haram terrorists were on Wednesday declared wanted by the Nigerian army. The Commandant,…

Ohanaeze backs Umahi on defection, says PDP unkind to Ndigbo

The pan-Igbo socio-cultural and political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared support for moves by the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to dump the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All…

EndSARS: Activist Attacked for suing Sam Adeyemi, Davido, 48 others

An activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, has come under fire for dragging 50 persons before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Abuja over their alleged roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place last…

Ekweremadu Advocates Law Reform to Address Covid-19 Disruptions

…Says social welfare an urgent necessity A Former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the reform of Nigerian laws to properly address challenges thrown…

Ekiti close up five private hospitals for ‘substandard practice’

Ekiti State Government says it has shut down five private health facilities in the area for alleged substandard practices and use of unqualified medical personnel. The affected health facilities include…