Edo guber poll: These are the contestants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the provisional list of governorship candidates for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The list contains names of governorship candidates from 14 political parties – 13 males and one female. A statement by Festus Okoye, INEC national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education […]
Covid-19: Okowa, wife test positive
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and his wife Edith have tested positive for coronavirus. The governor on his Facebook Page wrote, “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter.” The governor last […]
Bello says coronavirus is a hoax
The worst yet to come, WHO warns The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said the fear of coronavirus kills faster than the virus itself. He said the virus was “imported” and “forced on people” to shorten their lives. Bello disagreed with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over the death of the state […]
COVID-19: Osun SSG Tests Positive
The Secretary to the Osun state government, Wole Oyebamiji has tested positive for the coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu. The statement also confirmed more 10 COVID-19 cases in the state. According to the commissioner, the cases in the state have been rising consistently as […]
Court Jails Man for Romance Scam
The Lagos Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of an internet fraudster, Nwokorie Valentine, to six months imprisonment before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The convict was arraigned on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, on one-count charge of […]
NCAA Bans Private Jets from Charter Services
In a move it says will check the abuse of private jets in the country and regularize their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has banned the use of private jets for charter flight services. The ban came into effect Monday. Private jets, which usually operate on a Permit for Non- Commercial Flight (PNCF), […]
Covid-19: Akeredolu tests positive
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has tested positive for coronavirus. The governor disclosed this on his Facebook page. He said he is already in self-isolation as required by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He wrote, “Earlier today, I got confirmation of a positive result for Covid-19. I am asymptomatic and not displaying […]
COVID-19: CAF Shifts 2021 AFCON To 2022
The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2021 African Cup of Nations(AFCON) to 2021 This postponement of the tournament was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday after consultation with stakeholders and taking into cognizance the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the […]
Alleged N450m Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Dakingari
The trial of former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Saidu Dakingari was on Monday, June 29, 2020 stalled due to absence of his counsel, A.A. Awomolo( SAN) and the counsel to the second defendant, O.A. Dada. Prosecution witness, Olabode Omolola was also absent in court due to the subsisting lockdown. At the last adjourned date, […]
FG Extends Eased Lockdown by Four Weeks, Allows Inter-State Travels, Re-Opening of Schools
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has extended the lockdown ease by another four weeks. Mustapha made the announcement on Monday during a Press briefing, saying schools may resume for students in graduating classes while domestic air travels may also resume, […]
