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The Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the immortalisation of Rev. Sr. Dr. Henrietta Alokha, who died last year while rescuing school children during the explosion at Bethlehem Secondary School, Abule-Ado, on March 15, 2020. While speaking …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo A group in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF), has petitioned the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fix Nsasak – Urua Inyang – Ikot Uko – Azumini Road to alleviate their suffering and also link them with the …

The family of Pastor & Mrs Olusola-Dada of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, New Dawn Pavilion in Nigeria felicitate with their Amiable Sister in law, Adenike AMOSU as she celebrated her attainment of the Golden age of 50 years on Sunday, March 21, 2021 with a Thanksgiving Service …

Two senior African journalists, Olumide Iyanda from Nigeria and Francis Kokutse from Ghana, have shared their experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine in their respective countries. They both spoke on Saturday on Platforms Africa e-Discourse, an e-community of intellectuals, opinion leaders and policy moulders across the African continent. Ghana and …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, in continuation of his tour of zonal offices of the Commission, today Monday March 22, 2021 visited the Sokoto Zonal Office, where he charged the staff to be disciplined, and discharge their duties with utmost professionalism. While …

Last week, something with significant but far-reaching diplomatic implications happened in security circles, particularly in the maritime security sphere. Denmark, a tiny European community of 5.3m people, less than the size and population of Rivers State in Nigeria, resolved to send a frigate to patrol and police Gulf of Guinea …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha/Joseph Edeh Abuja, March 21, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called on security agencies to investigate Saturday’s alleged attempt on the life of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue. The governors elected under the platform of the PDP made the call in a statement by …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 One issue that pervades discussion in the country today is the insecurity that started in the North-east region via Boko Haram but which has now spread to the other regions via murderous Fulani herdsmen, bandits, cultists, kidnappers, ritual killers, and common criminals, making everywhere unsafe and …

Nigerians in Diaspora, based in the United States of America (USA), Saturday, March 20, 2021, sent off three top diplomats who served in the country and have been promoted and posted out of the US to continue their service to the fatherland elsewhere. The diplomats are the Consul General in …

By Ismaila Chafe/Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March 21, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, saying the brutal attacks on individuals and communities in the state, with the latest one targeting the governor, was unacceptable. The President said this in a statement by his …

Leicester (UK), March 21, 2021 Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored two goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton. The Foxes took the lead following a horrendous error from Manchester United’s Fred, whose backpass became a …

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Dangote Group for situating the biggest investment in the country in Lagos State, and for the positive development which the Dangote Oil Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Complex would bring to Lagos and the Nigerian economy. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, …

A battle for territorial supremacy has intensified between the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and terrorists belonging to the Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram faction, on the shores of Lake Chad. Bloody rival clashes between ISWAP and some Boko Haram terrorists from the Buduma tribe in the Niger …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has encouraged the Government of Bayelsa State to remain focused as it has been over the years by continued delivery of good governance to the people of the state. Obi said this while …

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has warned that the Federal Government will be held responsible if the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom is assassinated. He stressed that if the Benue State governor is killed, the country could be plunged into another civil war. Governor Wike stated this …

Ariwodola Idowu Omuo Ekiti, (Ekiti State), March 20, 2021 No fewer than three persons were feared dead in Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, during the House of Assembly bye-election into the vacant Ekiti East constituency 1 Assembly seat. Reacting swiftly to the situation, Governor of …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto March 20, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reiterated the resolve of his administration to ensure even development of rural communities in the state. Tambuwal said this on Saturday during the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Eastern Zone local government councils election …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 20, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is a lot for Nigerian politicians to learn from the successful transfer of leadership in the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). He made the disclosure on Saturday in Ibadan during the inauguration of the 8th president of Christ …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, March 21, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday called for unity and political cohesion among Anioma people in the state as honour to the late Senator Nosike Ikpo. He stated this at the funeral of the late Obi Senator Nosike Ikpo, who died at …

By Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, March 20, 2021 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Saturday that he would live the rest of his life by serving humanity. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta at the 20th anniversary of the Communion Faith Assembly/dedication of its new cathedral. The Pastor in charge at the church …

Lagos, March 20,2021 The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said that it had deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and a Nigerian Airforce ATR42 aircraft toward addressing maritime challenges  in the Gulf of Guniea. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, said  this during the inauguration  …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated with his Enugu State counterpart, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as he marks his 57th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued in Lagos on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Governor Ugwuanyi, who clocks 57 today has displayed …

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to boycott the April 17 Local Government election  in Rivers State,  is to avoid further electoral defeat that will expose its political irrelevance  in the State. Meanwhile, the governor  has warned those within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …

By Aderemi Bamgbose Igbokoda (Ondo State) March 20, 2021 An 18 year-old-girl, Idowu Biletiri, on Saturday allegedly stabbed her elder brother, Kehinde Biletiri, to death at Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. An eyewitness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that trouble started when the suspect …

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