UN Calls For ‘Unconditional Release’ Of Dapchi Schoolgirls
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted students of the Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, in Yobe State. In a statement by his spokesman on Nigeria, Stephane Dujarric, on Wednesday, Mr Guterres condemned the attack that led to the abduction of […]
World Cup Coaches Brace Up For ‘Modern Life’ Of VAR
World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Representatives from the 32 teams to have qualified for the World Cup gathered in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for a briefing on how “modern life” was taking […]
Saraki Asks State Assemblies To Block Pension of ex-govs
Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on house of assemblies to take a cue from Kwara and pass their own versions of the bill suspending payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors. Kwara assembly passed the bill on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, Saraki commended Ali Ahmad, speaker of the assembly, for […]
INEC Fixes General Election Dates For 36 Years
The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed and announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36 years. This covers the 2019 elections up to the year 2055. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the decision at a meeting with leaders of political parties in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Wednesday. According to […]
Neymar To Undergo Surgery In Brazil
Brazilian superstar Neymar, the world’s most expensive footballer, will undergo surgery on his foot and ankle injury in Brazil at the end of this week, Paris Saint-Germain said Wednesday. Rodrigo Lasmar, the surgeon with the Brazilian national squad, will carry out the operation on the 26-year-old whose father claimed Tuesday will be out of action […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of More Properties Linked To Diezani
The Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government of two penthouses valued at $4.760m, allegedly linked to the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun specifically ordered on Wednesday that the two properties: Penthouse 21, building 5, Block C, 11th floor (Bella Vista Estate) Banana […]
Trump Begins Campaign For Second Term
US President Donald Trump has kicked off his 2020 presidential re-election campaign with the appointment of political strategist, Brad Parscale, as manager of his team. Parscale, a digital expert critical to Trump’s 2016 victory was named on Tuesday to lead the Trump’s re-election team. In a statement, the Trump campaign said it planned to use […]
Confusion Trails APC Tenure Extension for Oyegun, Others
• Extension can only be achieved by constitutional amendment, says Yari • Party may reverse self today • Buhari blames legislative, executive face-off for poor performance Tuesday’s meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ended on a confusing note after the party, in contravention of its constitution, declared that […]
I Rob Because Many People In Government Steal — Suspect
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers, Shehu Bida and Bello Mallam, who claimed that they went into robbery because there was recession in the country and the “government did not provide any job for people.” The two suspects were arrested in Talba Estate, Bida town in the Bida Local Government […]
FG releases full list of missing schoolgirls, sets up probe panel
The federal government on Tuesday released the names and details of the missing 110 girls following the attack on Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe state, on February 19. Lai Mohammed, minister of information, who disclosed this in a statement, said Babagana Monguno, national security adviser, has convened a committee. He said the […]
