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Edo election: We are addressing network challenges… INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it was working hard to rectify challenges caused by poor network in the Edo State governorship election.
INEC spoke in response to allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party that…
Nigeria records 189 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 189 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
The country also recorded one additional death from the rampaging virus.
With the latest number of cases,…
Buhari expresses sadness over Ebonyi River tragedy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sadness over the motor accident on Akaeze-Ukwu River in Ebonyi State that claimed many lives on Friday night.
The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on…
Sanwo-Olu approves full reopening of Churches, Mosques in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday approved the full reopening of worship centres in the state.
Speaking during a breaking on Saturday, the governor said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while…
Edo Election: Jubilant Obaseki supporter falls from speeding vehicle
A jubilant supporter of Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday evening fell from a speeding vehicle.
The yet-to-identified supporter was part of the youths, in a vehicle, jubilating over results announced in favour of the Peoples…
COVID-19 responsible for spike in flooding – NEMA
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the higher cases of flooding across the country this year is as a result of the rampaging COVID-19, as strategies to control flooding were not…
Enugu Royal Father threatens to drag Army Officer, Ex- Perm Sec, Others to court over alleged…
For alleged defamation and campaign of calumny against him, the traditional ruler of Oruku Community in Nkanu East council area of Enugu state, Igwe Emmanuel Mbah, has threatened legal action against an Army officer and a retired…
Edo election: Ize-Iyamu wins polling unit
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress candidate (APC) in the Edo State governorship election has won his polling unit at Ward 5, Iguododo community in Orhionwon Local Government Area.
He polled 292 votes…
School building collapses in Lagos
A three-story building belonging to a private school, Excel College, in the Ejigbo area in Lagos State, collapsed on Saturday.
The building, located at 15, Ansarudeen Street, Ile-Epo Bus-Stop, collapsed at about 8.15 am,…
Two killed, 14 wounded in shooting at US party
Two people were killed and 14 wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a backyard party in Rochester, New York state, police said.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire in the area found a “chaotic scene” with about 100…