Why NNPP withdrew poll petition against Abiodun –State chair
The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party in Ogun State, Ogini Olaposi, tells DAUD OLATUNJI why he withdrew the governorship petition before the Election Petitions Tribunal in the state and his sacking by the National Working Committee The National Working Committee of your party has expelled you, why do you still address yourself as […]
India’s worst rail disasters
The collision between three trains which has left at least 288 dead and hundreds injured, is one of the deadliest accidents to befall India’s notoriously dangerous rail network. In the past two decades alone, the country has had at least 13 railway incidents that have left more than 50 people dead, including three caused by […]
Four children drown in Canada while fishing on river
Four children died after being swept away by the tide while fishing on a riverbank in Canada’s Quebec province, police said Saturday. “According to preliminary information, a group of eleven people were fishing for capelin on foot along the shore when they were caught by the tide,” the Surete Du Quebec provincial police force narrated.The […]
Messi’s final game for PSG ends in defeat
Lionel Messi was jeered by a section of Paris Saint-Germain supporters as he played his final game for the club in the Ligue 1 champions’ 3-2 home defeat by Clermont on Saturday. Messi’s expected departure from the French giants after two seasons was officially confirmed by PSG in a statement shortly before Saturday’s game. “His […]
Lawan commissions projects, seeks support for Abuja senator
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has commissioned projects including roads, bridges, health care centres, multipurpose town halls, classrooms, boreholes, and streetlights, among other developmental initiatives facilitated by the outgoing Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Philip Aduda. During the commissioning of the projects, which took place at different communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council […]
Ebonyi gov sacks Umahi’s appointees
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, has terminated the appointment of political officeholders made by his predecessor, Chief David Umahi. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to newsmen on Saturday night. The governor, in the statement, directed that the termination […]
Firm floats logistic app to bridge dispatching irregularities
In a bid to transform logistics services across the country and Africa at large, a tech startup, Ruditech Limited, has launched a mobile logistics application, Delivery Metropolis, in order to catch up with exigencies in the movement of goods and services. Speaking with journalists on Saturday at the virtual launch of the mobile application, the […]
Arsenal star Saka visits Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday hosted Arsenal Star, Bukayo Saka at the State House in Marina. The governor wrote via his verified Twitter handle, “Exciting day at the State House, Marina today as I had the pleasure of hosting my favorite Arsenal player, Star Boy Bukayo Saka.” “I also enjoyed receiving my own […]
Enugu gov to shut schools, markets obeying ‘sit-at-home’ Monday
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has threatened to close schools, markets and transport units that failed to open for business and academic activities on Monday henceforth. The governor issued the threat in a Public Service Announcement made available to journalists on Saturday night, adding that the directive was a sequel to his recent ban/cancellation […]
NCC to licence mobile virtual network operators
The Nigeria Communications Commission has revealed its plans to begin the issuance of licences to Mobile Virtual Network Operators in the country. The Director, Licensing and Authorisation Department, NCC, Mr Mohammed Babajika, disclosed that the commission has finalised the framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators and is currently in the process of licensing MVNOs. He […]