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By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 17, 2020 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo Command, said on Tuesday that it issued travelling documents to no fewer than 7,874 applicants between July and October. Mrs Augustina Okuenyungbo, the Comptroller of Immigration in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep shock and sadness on the demise of prominent Nigerian scholar and founder of Urhobo Historical Society (UHS), Professor Peter Ekeh. Ekeh, a professor of African American Studies, who hailed from Okpara Inland of Agbon Kingdom, Ethope East Local …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the defection of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it “as a bold move driven purely by principle rather than opportunistic motives.” Reacting to the defection, President Buhari said: “I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Nov. 18, 2020 The Ebonyi lawmakers of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the National Assembly, NASS, say no member of the caucus is cross carpeting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Gov. Dave Umahi. The Chairman of the Caucus, Senator Sam Egwu, in company …

By Raji Rasak/ Franklin Ohaegbu Lagos, Nov. 18, 2020 Nigeria on Wednesday got its 12th Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot, increasing the nation’s total LPG storage capacity to 69,698 Metric Tons. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, made the disclosure in Lagos while inaugurating the 8,400 …

Following the order of Honourable Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken possession of twelve prime assets belonging to Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, the chief promoter of Global Fleet Oil & Gas Limited and NICON Investment Limited in Lagos …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was the centre of attraction at the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ (NSE) Fellowship Award ceremony with the Corporation bagging a Special Recognition Award and seven of its staff, including the Chief Operating Officer, Upstream, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye, conferred with the prestigious Fellowship award. The …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has advised Nigeria leaders to see young people as an asset, if they want peaceful retirement. Mohammed gave the advice during her visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Secretariat, in Abuja on Tuesday …

Seville (Spain), Nov. 18, 2020 Spain forward Ferran Torres scored a first career hat-trick as his side crushed helpless Germany 6-0 at home on Tuesday to storm into the final four of the UEFA Nations League. Goals from Alvaro Morata, Ferran and Rodri gave Luis Enrique’s side a convincing 3-0 …

Since its introduction to the Nigerian market last year, the GLE SUV has become one of the most sought-after vehicles in its class, boosting SUV sales globally in 2019, and making the Mercedes-Benz SUV segment the strongest in sales for 2019. In response to the continuously increasing demand for this …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the pursuit of peace and mediation in resolving some of the current security challenges in Nigeria is worthwhile and useful. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said that the Vice President spoke on Tuesday in Abuja when …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the South-East Zonal Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi’s brother, Austin Umahi. This, apparently, is the main opposition party’s response to the defection of Gov. Umahi, Tuesday, to the ruling All …

The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Tuesday expressed displeasure over the approval granted by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to Gov Douye Diri to obtain a N17b loan. Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Nov 11, 2020 secured the approval of …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, has attributed Tuesday’s below par performance of the team against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone to the poor condition of the pitch at the Siaka Stevens stadium, Freetown. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …

. .To sponsor Bill to National Assembly Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, and Africa’s biggest philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has urged all operators in the private sector to commit one percent of their profits to fund the health sector challenges in Nigeria, to enable the country tackle crisis like the coronavirus pandemic …

  turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Fewer deaths had shocked and left me dismayed as that of Flight Lieutenant JJ Rawlings (retired), who died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 a few weeks after he had buried his mother. He was aged 73 years. The death, by car assassination, of Dr. Walter …

TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, says it has put together unmatched deals and rock-bottom prices on a wide variety of products for its Burgundy Friday Garage sale. The Garage sale is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2020 from 10am. Equally important, the sale fiesta is …

By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 16, 2020 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has appealed to the Edo Government to urgently assist the command with an operational base to enable the agency continue its operations in the state. Mr Buba Wakawa, State Commander of the agency, made …

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has given a thumps up to the budget implementation status of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), saying the Agency has done creditably well, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Lynda Ikpeazu, stated this …

Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi’s quest to be All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate and not alleged injustice meted on the South-East by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been blamed for his defection. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who made this assertion, said committed members of the PDP …

The Governors and leaders of the South-South geo-political region have demanded an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly aborting a crucial stakeholders meeting scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The presidency had fixed a meeting for Tuesday with the Governors and other leaders of the region to …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Nov. 17, 2020 The Nigerian Army says it has concluded plans for an inter-agency training workshop as part of its preparations for the launch of ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile VI’. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Enugu, stated this in a …

 By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 16, 2020 Brig.-Gen. Usman Bello, Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, said on Monday that cooperation between security agencies was indispensable in the protection of lives and property, the Constitutional role of the agencies. Receiving AIG Shola David, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, …

By Rita Iliya Minna, Nov. 17, 2020 Former Military Head of States, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday pledged support for the North Central People’s Forum (NCPF) for peace and development of the region. They gave their support when they received Board of Trustees of NCPF led by …

By Moji Eniola Lagos, Nov. 17, 2020 There was a mild drama on Tuesday when a lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), confronted an alleged SARS victim, Mrs Ndubisi Obiechina about being the sister of the alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias `Evans’. The News Agency …