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Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended members of the National Federation of Catholic Students, Federal Government College (Technical), Umunze, as well as members of the chaplaincy on their efforts towards the completion of their Church building project as well as the planned commencement of the construction …

  There seems to be no end to the controversy generated by the January 14, 2020 Imo State guber Supreme Court judgment. This is as a result of reliable feelers we are getting on the March 2, 2020 Imo State guber Supreme Court review. A source close to the All …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, urging him to use his leadership position to “ensure that the bill that would allow ‘repentant Boko Haram terrorists’ opportunities to access public funds to enjoy foreign education is immediately dropped, and …

There are strong indications that Attorney Bruce Fein, the foremost United States of America, US attorney and one time Associate Deputy US Attorney General and Constitutional Expert will be arriving Nigeria this weekend to lead members of the International Community Team that have indicated interest to attend the Supreme Court …

chelsBournemouth (UK), Feb. 29, 2020 Chelsea stormed back from a goal down to snatch a 2-2 draw away to AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Midfielder Marco Alonso struck twice for the visitors who were in need of the points as much as …

By Yetunde Fatungase Abeokuta, March 1, 2020 The Ogun Government and Lafarge Africa have confirmed that contacts in respect of the recorded single case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has hit 39 from the initial reported 28. This included the driver who picked the infected Italian from an hotel in Ikeja and …

  By Patricia Amogu Abuja, February 29, 2020 Nigerian popular soap actress, Tomi Odunsi-Fadina and her husband, Seun, have expressed excitement over their first new baby. The excited new parents took to their Instagram accounts to share the news with their fans and followers. Many have since flooded their comment …

United Nations, Feb. 29, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to steal money or sensitive information. Their strategy includes posing as WHO representatives to solicit money or information from unsuspecting members of the public, the UN …

Paris, March 1, 2020 Leaders Paris St-Germain (PSG) cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Dijon in their Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. But it was more than just that, with Kylian Mbappe capping a brilliant individual performance by scoring twice and creating another for …

By Abujah Racheal   Abuja, March 1, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released the fourth public health advisory on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to Nigerians. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of NCDC, made available a copy of the advisory to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 29, 2020 Mixed reactions have trailed the conduct of the local government elections in Enugu State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that while some election observers described the exercise as lacking in credibility due to obvious lapses, some Peoples Democratic Party …

A United States based Imo State Diaspora group, the Imo Diaspora Coalition for Justice and Democracy (IDCJD) has commended US Congressman Chris Smith for his recent statement expressing concern over the Supreme Court of Nigeria and its independence, ability to safeguard the country’s constitution and democracy. In a statement, with …

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The South-west security outfit code-named “Amotekun” may have survived threatened abortion, widely-expected still-birth, vicious Fulani attacks and scantily-concealed bellicosity of the Federal Government; it may appear to be well and alive, loved by the mass of Yoruba people home and abroad; and supported by other conscionable …

By Martha Nyam Jos, Feb. 29, 2020 For what seems to be normal for most people who celebrate their birthdays every year, some who are born on Feb. 29, see it as very special as they get to celebrate it every four years. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 29, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the National Security Adviser (NSA) that the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, be suspended from office immediately. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, who confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja …

The High Court of Lagos has set aside the judgment of the Arbitral Tribunal, which dismissed Global Gas and Refining Limited’s claim of a breach of contract for the supply of gas by the Shell Petroleum Development Co of Nigeria, also known as SHELL. In the ruling delivered on Tuesday, …

The World Bank produced a report after a diagnostics to access the overall gaps in Nigeria’s economic framework in tech. What the findings reveal is awakening to the great potential that is rising ahead in this country. Nigeria and Investors abroad, should take heed to the Five Pillars of the Digital …

From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi In  its efforts  to support the Bauchi State Government  towards creating accessible Child Birth Spacing(CBS) services, a Non Governmental Organization  known as The Challenge Initiative  (TCI) Bauchi office has commenced a three days training for 30 journalists in Bauchi on advocacy and create awareness to the …

Encomiums poured in torrents for renowned lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, (SAN) on Friday as the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and other eminent personalities lauded his philanthropic activities at the dedication of the St Peter’s Anglican church, …

Vatican City, Feb. 28, 2020 Pope Francis on Friday cancelled  engagements due to a slight ailment. According to the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, Francis celebrated morning Mass as usual but decided to postpone the day’s official audiences. Bruni said the 83-year-old pontiff would however, confirm other meetings due to be …

  Manchester (UK), Feb. 28, 2020 Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the Europa League last 16 round with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday, but while AS Roma squeezed through, Sporting and Porto were eliminated. Manchester United breezed to a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Bruges after a 5-0 …

By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 28, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has deployed its Rapid Response Teams to support the Lagos State Government, as Nigeria records its case of the Coronavirus (COVID19). Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, told News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. The …

By Cecilia Ologunagba   Abuja, Feb. 28, 2020 The Federal Government has confirmed recording the first case of the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19 in Lagos State. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ehanire said the case,  which was confirmed …

  turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 …and his bishoprick (office or charge) let another take – Acts 1: 20. The jury is in: A preponderant number of Nigerians want the Service chiefs dismissed from office. When we say “Service chiefs”, we mean the Chief of Army Staff; Chief of Air Staff; …

In line with the provisions of Part V1, Section 21 of Niger Delta Development Commission Establishment Act, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of a Monitoring Committee for the commission. This is as President Buhari Wednesday, also swore in members of the National Assembly Service Commission and presided over …