APC WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR ACTION – OYEGUN

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the party will suffer “dire consequences” in Edo State on account of the disqualification of the…

BBC Women calls for ‘real and urgent’ action to tackle racism and sexism

The BBC Women group has called for “real and urgent” action  to end “racism and sexism” at the corporation. The group, made up of dozens of presenters and producers, said…

Tragedy averted as gas tank detaches from a moving truck and falls off the bridge in Ijora (photos)

An accident that could have claimed the lives of many people occurred along the Ijora under the bridge this afternoon June 12. A gas tank attached to a truck detached itself and…

Atiku Calls For Reform Of Electoral Process

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate reform of the nation’s electoral process. In his Democracy Day message, he also stressed the need to ensure the integrity…

APC Disqualifies Obaseki From Edo Governorship Election

The All Progressives Congress on Friday announced the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and two other aspirants from contesting the primaries of the party in the June…

Nigeria Records 681 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Rises To 14,544

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded 681 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. In a tweet on Thursday night, the NCDC said…

Ukraine’s First Lady Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska said on Friday she had tested positive for the novel coronavirus amid a rise in infections. Zelenska, 42, added that her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky,…

Democracy Day: Restructure Nigeria Before 2023 General Election, PDP Chieftain Tells Buhari

A chieftain of the People Democratic Party PDP in Anambra State, Honourable Ike Oligbo, has called on the President, President Mohammadu Buhari, to ensure Nigeria is restructured before the 2023…

Policeman dismissed for cultism in Akwa Ibom state

A policeman attached to the Akwa Ibom state police command has been dismissed for cultism.  The policeman identified as Mfon Esio was dismissed after investigation revealed that he  participated in the initiation…

Buhari Praises Heroes Of Democracy, Promises Press Freedom

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to Nigerians who paid the price to ensure democracy thrives in the country. In a national broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day, he…