POLITICS

Ize-Iyamu Wins Edo APC Governorship Primaries_Raphael Bichene

Ize-Iyamu wins Edo APC primaries One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged winner of the party’s direct primaries conducted on Monday. Chairman of the Edo State APC Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinma, declared Ize-Iyamu winner of the election after collating the results turned… Continue reading Ize-Iyamu Wins Edo APC Governorship Primaries_Raphael Bichene

Security

Bandits Kill 23 in Zamfara_Ada Nkong

At least 23 local vigilante members have been killed and several others injured when bandits attacked Ruwan-Tofa community in Zamfara State. The spokesman for Zamfara State Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Monday. He noted that the security officials were killed during the attack carried out between Saturday and Sunday… Continue reading Bandits Kill 23 in Zamfara_Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS

Video: FCT Covid-19 Sample Collectors Protest Non Payment of Allowances

In furtherance of their objective of getting a response to their demands for payment of 3 months backlog of allowances owed them, sample collectors in the FCT Monday embarked on a protest. See Video https://youtu.be/VX5c-UXAh8E Details later.....

POLITICS

Giadom Writes INEC, Says He Did Not Authorize Primaries_Ada Nkong

Chief Victor Giadom who was endorsed by the court as Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),notifying them that he has not authorised the conduct of any Governorship primary in Edo state.Meanwhile primaries for the governorship election hold today in Edo state. People… Continue reading Giadom Writes INEC, Says He Did Not Authorize Primaries_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Could Egypt and Turkey Go To War in Libya?_Ada Nkong

Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) has denounced Egypt's warning of military intervention in Libya, labelling it a "declaration of war". On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that if pro-GNA forces advanced on the strategic city of Sirte - some 450 kilometres (280 miles) east of the capital Tripoli - it could… Continue reading Could Egypt and Turkey Go To War in Libya?_Ada Nkong

RELIGION

Rethink: Pope Francis Warns That The Poor Have Become Part of Landscape_Ada Nkong

Pope Francis says that the coronavirus pandemic has shown how much the poor are disconnected from society. Poverty is often hidden away, he says, but trying to help others can help us rediscover ourselves.This coronavirus crisis is affecting us all, rich and poor alike, and putting a spotlight on hypocrisy. I am worried by the… Continue reading Rethink: Pope Francis Warns That The Poor Have Become Part of Landscape_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Full Text: APC Rivers Statement Suspending Giadom_Ada Nkong

PRESS STATEMENT The All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers state has suspended Hon. Victor Giadom for acts of gross infractions of the Party's Constitution. The Fact Finding Committee of the Party recommended the following measures against Hon. Victor Giadom: That Hon. Victor Giadom be immediately suspended from the Party and every Party activities for his… Continue reading Full Text: APC Rivers Statement Suspending Giadom_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

436 More Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

There is a slight reduction in the number of new cases for the first time in days with 436 cases announced by the NCDC. With these, the total number of cases swells to 20244, with 6879 patients discharged and 518 deaths.

POLITICS

President Buhari Meets Senate President Over APC Crisis,Service Chiefs_Ada Nkong

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari,Sunday had a closed door meeting with the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan at the State House, Abuja on Sunday. Toping the agenda of the meeting was the security challenges in the country, performance of the Service Chiefs, and the ongoing crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, apart.Speaking to journalists… Continue reading President Buhari Meets Senate President Over APC Crisis,Service Chiefs_Ada Nkong