Oyo State Governor Estrange Self From ‘Obidients’ Rally Held In Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has distanced himself from the rally organized in Ibadan, the state capital on Saturday by supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Makinde who was rumored to have accompanied the rally denied the claims in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa. […]
Nigeria Set To Host The 16th Edition Of African Cashew Alliance Conference
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) president, Mr. Joseph Ajanaku, has announced that Nigeria would host the 16th Edition African Cashew Alliance Conference. From September 12 to September 15, 2022, in Abuja, the annual conference with the theme “Strengthening Sustainable Kernel And By-Products Marketing In The African Cashew Industry” is expected to draw both […]
ADC Presidential Candidate Suspended Over Viral Video
Dumebi Kachikwu, the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has been suspended indefinitely over a trending video. In a statement released by the deputy national chairman (Politics), Dr. Bamidele Ajadi, the party accused Kachikwu of making and disseminating a false, thoughtless, and defamatory film. Ajadi disclosed that Kachukwu’s suspension came […]
Judge Unseals More Detailed Inventory Of What FBI Seized At Mar-a-Lago
A federal judge on Friday unsealed a more detailed inventory of what the FBI seized in the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last month. The judge, who is considering the Trump legal team’s request to name a third party to review the materials, ordered the release in a court hearing in Florida Thursday. […]
Al-Shabab Extremists Kill At least 20 Travelers In Somalia
Somali state media and residents say the extremist group al-Shabab killed at least 20 people and burned seven vehicles transporting food in the Hiran region Saturday morning. Residents said the attack was in retaliation for a local mobilization against the al-Qaida-affiliated group. “The victims were drivers and passengers transporting food supplies from Beletweyne to Mahas and a […]
Monkeypox Cases Are On The Decline In New York City, Data Shows
Monkeypox cases appear to be on the decline in the epicenter of the country’s outbreak. Data from the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene shows that as of Aug. 30, the latest date for which data is available, the Big Apple recorded a seven-day rolling average of 9 infections. That’s an 82% decline from the […]
FG Provide For Over 7,000 Poor, Vulnerable Persons
Over 7,000 poor and vulnerable persons in Katsina State have received N20,000 each as grants under the federal government’s social intervention program. The minister, humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development, Hon. Sadiya Umar Farouq launched the distribution in Katsina. She said the gesture was part of the numerous interventions the administration of President Muhammadu […]
Gov. Udom Orders Shutdown Of Illegal Schools In The State
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has directed the state’s education taskforce to immediately seal illegal schools operating in the state, while the proprietors are to be arrested and prosecuted in line with the relevant laws of the state. The action, according to the governor, became vital to safeguard free, functional, and compulsory education […]
PDP Chairman: I Won’t Respond To Wike
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu on Friday said he will not say anything against Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Ayu and the Rivers State Governor have not been on good terms since the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar defeated Wike in the party’s presidential primary. Wike, following the emergence […]
UN Inspectors Assess Damage To Ukraine Nuclear Plant In High-Stakes Visit
United Nations experts who crossed into Russian-held territory in Ukraine to assess the safety of Europe’s biggest nuclear energy plant are seeking on Friday to assess physical damage to the facility, where both sides warn of possible disaster. An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection team braved intense shelling to reach the Zaporizhzhia power plant […]
