INEC meets stakeholders over Lagos, Bayelsa, Imo, Plateau, others bye-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission said it would consult with stakeholders in the electoral process before deciding on a definite date for the conduct of the suspended bye-elections. The commission…

us elections: how long before the final results?

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump calling for votes already cast to stop being counted, hundreds of thousands of Americans’ ballots are still being tabulated to determine whether he is re-elected…

#EndSARS: I’m not running away, release my passport, promoter tells immigration

The Nigeria Immigration Service has held on to the passport of #EndSARS promoter, Modupe Odele, for the fifth straight day and has refused to disclose reasons for seizing the passport.…

COVID-19: China bars Nigerians, others from entry

The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our correspondent…

N11bn padding uncovered in FERMA’s budget, MD disowns hike

The Managing Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, Mr Nurudeen Rafindadi, on Thursday disowned the increment of the agency’s budget by N11bn, saying what was proposed for 2021 was…

Our data show Biden will be next US president – Campaign manager

Former vice president Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America, his campaign team has said. Biden’s campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon, said this during…

Georgia judge dismisses Trump’s suit on absentee ballots

A court in Georgia has dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party and US President Donald Trump’s campaign asking that the county followed state laws on processing absentee ballots, Associated…

Why passport of #EndSARS promoter was seized —Immigration

The Nigeria Immigration Service says the passport of #EndSARS promoter, Modupe Odele aka Mochievous, was seized as part of a routine border assignment. The Spokesman for the NIS, Mr. Sunday…

COVID-19 resurgence in Europe may affect 2021 budget estimates – Minister

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, said on Thursday that the resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, may affect the 2021 budget estimate. She said her…

MARCEL OFOMATA, HIS UNN RESEARCH CENTRE AND EDUCATION FUNDING IN NIGERIA

The 4th day of October, 2020, will go down in the history of University of Nigeria Nsukka, as a day the apex citadel of learning witnessed a major intervention in…