Peter Obi: FG Should Be Criticized For Security Failure In Anambra
Former vice-presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says the federal government “should not discuss about” emergency rules in Anambra state. On October 6, Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, had said the declaration of a state of emergency “cannot be ruled out” in Anambra to ensure that the November 6 governorship election […]
EDC And MasterCard Foundation Partners To Generate 200,000 Jobs
Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has started training Nigerian youths to create a minimum of 200,000 jobs in the next five years. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the director, Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, Mr. Peter Bankole, said the program is to train 200,000 Nigerian youths, over five […]
US Navy Engineer Arrested for Selling Nuclear Submarine Secrets
A United States Navy nuclear engineer and his spouse have been arrested on espionage charges after allegedly attempting to sell confidential information, the US Department of Justice said. According to court records unsealed on Sunday, Jonathan Toebbe and his wife, Diana Toebbe, were arrested and charged with violating the Atomic Energy Act after attempting to […]
COVID News: Cases Drop 44% Since Delta-driven Peak In Mid-September
Experts say we may be reaching the end of the COVID surge spurred by the delta variant. The national rate of new COVID cases and hospitalizations is now on the decline. The country has seen a 44% drop in weekly cases since the delta-driven peak average in mid-September. Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s cautiously optimistic, […]
Tinubu Made His First Outing Since His Return From The U.K, Talks About God Power
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sponsored a welcome-back event and prayer in Lagos on Sunday, where Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), met with his political associates and proteges. The event was Mr. Tinubu’s first public outing since his return from the United Kingdom on Friday night, after a three-month vacation. The […]
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 22 In Attack On Sokoto Market
No fewer than 22 persons have been killed by suspected bandits that attacked a market at Ungwan Lalle in Sabon Birni Local Government Area in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State. Several other persons were also injured in the attack, which occurred on Friday. Those that sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment at the […]
Taiwan Will Not Bow Down To China, Says President
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says her government will not bow down to pressure from China and will continue to bolster the island’s defences in order to protect its democratic way of life. Tsai’s strong riposte on Sunday comes a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised again to realise “peaceful reunification” with the self-ruled territory. […]
Fighters In Mali Released Colombian Nun After Four Years In Captivity
A Colombian nun who was abducted in 2017 by fighters in Mali has been freed. Gloria Cecilia Narvaez was released on Saturday after more than four years in captivity. She was kidnapped by the Macina Liberation Front, an al-Qaeda-linked group, in February 2017 near the border with Burkina Faso. Following her release, Narvaez met with […]
US House Speaker Pelosi Meets Pope As Abortion Debate Rages Back Home
Pope Francis met on Saturday with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic who has come under criticism from some bishops in the United States for her support for abortion rights. Their meeting took place several weeks before Joe Biden is expected to meet the pope while the U.S. president is in Rome for talks […]
Delta Govt: Those Involved In Sales Of Govt Schools Will Face The Law
Those responsible for the de-roofing and shutting up of a government school in Delta State should be prepared to face the consequences, according to the state administration. An alleged land dealer turned politician de-roofed three blocks of ten classrooms at Sapele’s St Malachy’s Primary School, claiming to have purchased the government school from a specific […]
