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As part of activities marking its 100 years of existence in the world, Save the Children International (SCI) is celebrating the successes achieved at the end of a three year programme for capacity building of health workers in Gombe State. The Gombe State Project Manager of SCI, Altine Lewi, said …

In a firm demonstration of his administration’s utmost concern and commitment to apprehending those behind the assassination of the Head of Nursing Services at the Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Mrs. Maria Amadi, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has offered N5 million to any person or persons with information on the perpetrators. Gov. …

turnpot@gmail.com  0705 263 1058 Last Friday’s decision of the Osun election petition tribunal to shoot down the All Progressives Congress and its “impostor” governor, Gboyega Oyetola, while affirming “dancing PDP Senator” Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of ”The State of Osun” or the state better known for its “Osun …

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Inuwa Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in their states to serve as governors of Sokoto and Gombe states respectively in the next four years. Tambuwal, …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja assured Christian leaders in the country of his commitment to leave Nigeria better than he met it in 2015. Receiving the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle, the President affirmed that his administration will continue to address …

  Washington, March 29, 2019 (dpa/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to shut the border with Mexico in the coming week, if the southern neighbour failed to prevent migrants from reaching and crossing the frontier. “If Mexico doesn’t immediately stop ALL illegal immigration coming into the United States (through) our …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the dignity of public servants, who worked tirelessly and sacrificed for the greatness of Nigeria, will be restored, assuring that the Federal Government will rev up the process of sanitizing the pensions system. Speaking at the launch of Micro Pension Plan, organized by …

London, March 28, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) England captain Harry Kane said he would support any of his team mates in walking off the pitch if there was any repeat of Monday’s racist abuse during their win in Montenegro. UEFA have opened an investigation after England players Danny Rose, Raheem Sterling and …

By Yakubu Uba Yola, March 28, 2019 Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has emerged winner of the Adamawa Governorship election. The Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Andrew Haruna, who declared the result Thursday in Yola after the supplementary election in 44 units across 14 local …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari may not be an orator but he has a track record of getting things done. Osinbajo said this while representing the President at the 11th Bola Tinubu colloquium at the International Conference Centre on Thursday in Abuja. Osinbajo described Tinubu …

The  Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America is 22 years old this year. To celebrate the faithfulness of God, the Church has put together a program with the theme – Stronger Than Enemies (Psalm 105:24). The program runs from March 30, 2019 …

By Alexandra Oladipo Abuja, March 28, 2019 The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to reverse the March 22 majority judgment of Osun Election Tribunal which declared Sen. Ademola Adeleke winner of September 2018 election. The tribunal had, by a majority judgment given …

By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, March 27, 2019 Nestlé Nigeria recently refurbished facilities in two primary schools to help create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning in communities where its factories are located. The move, the company restated, was in line with its commitment to improving livelihoods in the …

By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna March 27, 2019 Journalists in the country have been advised to prioritise their safety in the course of their duties. The advise was given during a 2-day workshop on Gender Equity and Safety for Female Journalists, organised by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in collaboration …

The Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation in Abuja on Wednesday told the embattled governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola “and his band of usurpers” that the handful of paid demonstrators rallying against the Appeal Court judgement which sacked him cannot sustain a stolen mandate and cannot save him from being removed from office.  …

By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto March 27, 2019 The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Sokoto state Chapter and 32 gubernatorial candidates in the state on Wednesday congratulated Gov. Aminu Tambuwal over his victory at the governorship election.. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Tambuwal winner of the …

By Zubairu Idris Katsina, March 27, 2019 The 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Katsina State, says synergy and collaboration with relevant security agencies led to the rescue of a renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Suleiman and five other persons from captivity. Brig.-Gen. Lukman Omoniyi, the Brigade Commander, disclosed this …

The national leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commended the peaceful and successful conduct of the just concluded general election in Enugu State, describing it as exceptional, one of the best in the country and a demonstration of “good electoral behavior”. The electoral umpire added that the …

  By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, March 27, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday issued a Certificate of Return to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and his deputy, Chief Ude Chukwu. Ikpeazu won the governorship election for a second tenure on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, …

By Chidi Opara Owerri, March 27, 2019 Imo Governor-Elect, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has promised to run a responsive and all inclusive government with an independent judiciary that would guarantee unbiased and quick dispensation of justice. Ihedioha made the promise after receiving his Certificate of Return at the INEC Headquarters in …

The pen is ordinarily a sword of justice; a tool for pounding oppressors and elevating heroes of democracy and rule of law. Unfortunately, in the hands of sworn peddlers of democratic discord and anti-people propagandists,it has now become a weapon to sustain election riggers and harass voice of reason in an …

The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Enugu Doicese (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his administration’s peace and grassroots development initiatives, which gave the rural dwellers free hands to develop their communities. Archbishop Chukwuma, who spoke during …

Abuja, March 26,2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the issuance of Certificates of Return to winners of the March 9, governorship and House of Assembly elections in Zamfara. This was disclosed in a notice on INEC twitter handle, @inecnigeria, posted on Tuesday. The commission said the suspension …

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said the dark days of impunity are gone for good, assuring Nigerians that his administration will remain focused and committed to creating an inclusive and diversified economy. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), led by Mr Obafemi Onashile, President …

The African Action Congress, AAC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Engr. Biokpomabo Awara has expressed disappointment over the purported resignation of his running mate, Akpo Bomba Yeeh and his reported defection to the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP. Awara debunked claims by his erstwhile deputy candidate that the Minister of Transportation, …