POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

McCarthy: Pelosi is 10 Democratic votes away from losing House speaker race_Femi Ehiabhi

With Republicans adding House seats in the 2020 election, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told “Sunday Morning Futures” that it would only take 10 Democrats to block Nancy Pelosi from being reelected as House speaker. McCarthy made the comments after his party flipped at least seven seats from blue to red and an eighth seat in Michigan that… Continue reading McCarthy: Pelosi is 10 Democratic votes away from losing House speaker race_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Susan Collins claims victory in Maine Senate race, Sara Gideon concedes_Femi Ehiabhi

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, claimed victory over Democrat Sara Gideon on Wednesday afternoon. "I just received a very gracious call from Sara Gideon conceding the race," Collins told supporters in Bangor, Maine. "I feel that this is an affirmation of the work that I'm doing in Washington to fight hard every day for the people of Maine," she… Continue reading Susan Collins claims victory in Maine Senate race, Sara Gideon concedes_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

The second-highest ranking officer in the US Space Force has tested positive for Covid-19_Femi Ehiabhi

Gen. David D. Thompson, the US Space Force's second-highest ranking officer, has tested positive for Covid-19, the US Air Force said in a statement Wednesday.  Thompson, who is the vice chief of space operations, took a test after a close family member tested positive for the virus. The US Space Force is a newly formed… Continue reading The second-highest ranking officer in the US Space Force has tested positive for Covid-19_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

COVID19N: update for Monday 26th of October, 2020-NCDC_Femi Ehiabhi

119 new cases of COVID-119 Lagos-77FCT-26Plateau-9Edo-4Oyo-2Nasarawa-1 As at 26th of October 2020, there are 62,111 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 57,571 discharged and 1,132 dead. A breakdown of cases by State are as follows

CRIME · PROTEST

#EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi

As security operatives commenced intensive house to house search for looted public and private properties within Calabar metropolis, suspected hoodlums have started dumping items into waste bins and various hiding locations around the city. This is coming barely few hours after the Commissioner of police, Abdulkadir Jimoh announced a 24 hours grace for looters to… Continue reading #EndSars:Looted items being disposed in waste bins in Calabar_Femi Ehiabhi

Transportation

Prioritize Safety of Communities on Rail Corridor- Amaechi _Ada Nkong

To prevent accidents along the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor and protect residents of communities along the rail line, the Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has emphasized the need for synergy between the States and Federal government in provision of level crossings. Speaking after the monthly inspection tour of the Lagos Ibadan rail project, the Minister said… Continue reading Prioritize Safety of Communities on Rail Corridor- Amaechi _Ada Nkong

Governance

NEC Mandates Governors to Take Charge of Police Tactical Units_Ada Nkong

The National Executive Council at its meeting today, mandated state governors to take charge of police tactical units. The council meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo also directed that judicial panels of inquiry be set up to investigate police brutality in all the states and the FCT. The panels have six weeks to do… Continue reading NEC Mandates Governors to Take Charge of Police Tactical Units_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

2023 Presidential Elections to Hold February 18-INEC_Ada Nkong

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the date for 2023 Presidential election. Chairman of the ccommission Mahmoud Yakubu who announced the date at the inauguration of the house of representatives committee on 1999 constitution review said the presidential election would hold February 18 2023. Details later......

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Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Impeached_Ada Nkong

The Speaker of the Edo state house of assembly, Hon Frank Okiye who was elected controversially has been allegedly impeached.. A new Speaker Hon. Marcus Onobu was spotted sitting before the Mace piloting the affairs of the house .