Benin, September 20, 2020 Following the emergence of Godwin Obaseki—incumbent governor of Edo and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—as the winner of the 19th September gubernatorial elections in the state, convener of the I am Edo Movement, Tony Usidamen, has described the win as a victory for democracy …

By Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, Sept. 20, 2020: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Nigerian-born scientist, Ernest Ezeajughi, who was elected to serve a second term as the Mayor of Brent. She also commended Nigerian-born Boxer, Efe Ajagba for defeating his American opponent, Jonnie Rice, in …

Parma (Italy), Sept. 20, 2020 Napoli’s coach Gennaro Gattuso on Sunday dished out rare praises on new Nigerian signing Victor Osimhen, describing him as “a young lad with the head of a 40-year-old”. Osimhen became Napoli’s record signing when he joined from Lille in the summer for a reported 70 …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Sept. 21, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night met behind closed doors with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bashir Ahmad, the President’s Personal Assistant on New Media, confirmed this on his Twitter handle. The presidential aide, who could not elaborate …

Rome, Sept. 21, 2020 Polls closed in Italy late on Sunday in the first of two days of voting on a constitutional referendum over the slimming down of parliament. Voting is also on in local elections expected to favour the right-wing national opposition bloc. Voting continues on Monday, with polls …

One of Nigeria’s biggest finance outfits, Citygate Group, has acquired a parcel of land for its global headquarters in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. The Group, with its headquarters in Lagos, started from a one-room apartment 14 years ago and now has presence in 13 states and Abuja, with …

Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin has appealed to the Federal Government to embrace concrete road and use cement for the construction of its roads in Nigeria for durability purposes. Edwin, who made this known during an interview with select media …

The Rivers State government and energy company, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), in Port Harcourt on Thursday, September 17, 2020, inaugurated the Egi/Igburu Cluster Development Board (CDB) for pipeline communities to SPDC’s Assa North Gas project, which has a capacity for 300 million standard cubic feet …

The Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Engr. Chidi Izurah, has commended the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for totally driving a transparent bid opening processes for the rehabilitation of NNPC pipelines and its critical downstream infrastructure noting that NNPC is showing to the …

The 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Peter Obi has congratulated the Governor elect of Edo state, Godwin Obadeki, and his deputy Philip Shuaibu for their victory at the gubernatorial election in the state Saturday. Obi said in a statement from his media office on …

Rivers State Governor has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police over their conduct during the Edo Governorship Election. Governor Wike who is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council made the commendation while addressing a mammoth crowd of Party supporters at the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace and humility in victory. In his reaction to the outcome …

New York, Sept. 20, 2020 The Federal Government’s focus on railway and seaport development is a necessity to drive the nation’s economy, according to the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi stated this at the virtual 15th Annual Kaleidoscope Global Business Conference and Awards hosted by the Consulate General …

After 60 years of independence, we are still deceiving ourselves about governance in Nigeria. While it is true that the country has been steadily heading towards catastrophe since 1999, the cumulative effect of inactions is manifesting now. The problem did not just emanate with the current administration, it simply reared …

Barcelona (Spain), Sept. 20, 2020 FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says he does not wish to have any more disputes with club captain Lionel Messi. This was after the Argentina captain reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move. “I won’t …

Thousands of jubilant members and supporters of the resilient Ebeano Political Family in Enugu State, on Saturday, unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as their leader in whom they are well pleased. The members of the political movement gave the endorsement, when the founder, who was a former Governor of the …

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Sept. 20, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says that delay in the receipt of collated results of the governorship election from local government areas in Edo has delayed the collation at the state level. INEC National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu announced this on Sunday in …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Chairman of Akwa Ibom Think-tank on Education (AKTTE), Prof. Hilary Inyang has asked traditional rulers to partner with the group for effective implementation of the State’s Strategic Education Roadmap (AKSER) 2020-2030. He made the appeal while engaging the Traditional Rulers Council (TRC) at the Ministry …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Sept. 19, 2020 A three-storey building of Excell College, a private school in Ejigbo, Lagos, collapsed on Saturday, two days to reopening of secondary and private schools in the state. The building is located at No. 15, Ansarudeen St., by Ile Epo Bus stop, Iyana Ejigbo. …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Protest is looming in Akwa Ibom following a mid-night sting operation allegedly carried out by men of the Nigeria Customs and allied security forces at Itam market in Itu, near Uyo, the State capital last Friday. It was learned that personnel of the Nigeria Customs in …

An indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo has solicited the support of stakeholders to showcase his research findings, a potential vaccine and cure for the Coronavirus. Keniyinbo, who spoke in Yenagoa, said that there was need to look beyond the pharmaceutical and health sectors in the developed countries for a vaccine …

Manchester (UK), Sept. 19, 2020 Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) season, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. Guardiola said this was because Aguero was yet to train with the club since suffering a knee injury in June. …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 18, 2020 The Nigerian government has said it considers it disrespectful to the Sovereignty of the country for any outside country to apply punitive measures such as visas restriction on its citizens. The Nigerian government made this known in a statement issued by Mr. Ferdinand …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday commissioned the Eko Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Fashion Hub-1 in Lagos. The MSME Fashion Hub-1, which is a shared facility in Lagos State under the National MSME Clinic Scheme is situated around Alade Market, off …