I won’t tolerate crime, says Rivers gov
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to stamp out criminality from the state, promising to support and motivate security agencies to achieve the goal. Fubara stated this in his address after being sworn in as the Governor of Rivers State, along with his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port […]
I’ll build on Okowa’s legacy, says Delta gov
The new Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, pledged to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, adding that he will also give special attention to Warri, the commercial hub of Delta, to advance the economy of the state. In his inaugural speech after he being sworn in at the Stephen […]
Buhari’s farewell broadcast and the tricky nature of stative verbs
Former President Muhammadu Buhari made a historical broadcast on Sunday. It was his farewell address as he was about to hand over to the new helmsman, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Beyond appreciating the political importance of the broadcast, we shall learn a few linguistic lessons from it today. Particularly, its text affords us the opportunity to […]
Teenager stabbed to death over slippers ownership
Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two men for allegedly stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death over rubber slippers ownership. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. Hundeyin said the incident happened on Sunday around 6pm at Iganmu under the Bridge. He […]
My rise to become gov should inspire all, says Ikpeazu
The immediate-past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, concluded his eight years in office on Monday, declaring that he felt fulfilled and bears no grudges against anyone. “All things considered, I leave office a fulfilled man. “The son of a teacher and a nurse who rose to become Governor of Abia State and who did […]
Banditry: Absence of telecoms coverage fuels killings in southern Kaduna (2)
In this two-part report, SOLOMON ODENIYI writes on the ordeals of some communities in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna. He finds out that the communities are without telecommunication coverage and bandits have capitalised on this to unleash mayhem on the residents at will Residents await installation of mast During this reporter’s visit, it […]
Mother, two daughters found dead in Lagos shop
Men of the Lagos State Police Command are currently working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman and her two daughters in a shop around PPL, Ijagun Okokomaiko area of the state. The deceased, whose identities could not be immediately ascertained, were said to have locked themselves inside the shop for two […]
Rainstorm throws Anambra, Imo, others to darkness
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of the South-East to a rainstorm that occurred on Sunday which damaged some of its facilities. A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, on Monday, said the situation resulted in faults occasioned by fallen trees and […]
AbdulRazaq begins second term, promises consolidation
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, took the oath office for his second term with a vow to remain a responsible and responsive leader for the people of the state. The modest yet colourful inauguration began at about 8.10am and lasted just 45 minutes, with the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, […]
Outcry as Uganda signs anti-gay bill into law
Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality described as among the world’s harshest, prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers. US President Joe Biden called for the immediate repeal of the measures he slammed as “a tragic violation of universal […]