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Edo election: European Centre says voters did not observe social distancing
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) said voters did not comply with COVID -19 guidelines on social distancing in some of the polling units during the Edo State governorship election on Saturday.
ECES observers…
Edo election: INEC should have done better… Obaseki
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, expressed disappointment with the Independent National Electoral Commission over conduct of the Edo State governorship election.
Speaking after…
Several feared killed as bus plunges into Ebonyi river
At least 36 persons are feared killed on Friday when a bus plunged into Akaeze River in Ebonyi State.
The accident was said to have occurred at Akaeze Development Centre in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
sources…
Bandits kill two policemen, five farmers in Sokoto, Katsina
In what appears to be reprisal attack after three suspected bandits were killed, gunmen have killed two policemen and five farmers in two separate attacks in Sokoto and Katsina respectively. Armed gangs, called bandits by locals, regularly…
Edo poll: Wike’s life in danger, Rivers Govt cries out
Following the alleged barricade of the hotel where Governor Nyesom Wike lodged in Benin, Edo State by policemen, the Rivers State government, Friday night raised alarm that the life of their Governor is in danger.
There were…
Trumps attacks FBI Director over Russia’s assessment
President Donald Trump on Friday attacked his FBI director, Christopher Wray, for highlighting the threat posed by Russia and right-wing militias to the US election, rather than focusing on China and left-wing groups.
Trump,…
Two vehicles razed as fire guts fuel tanker in Lagos
At least two vehicles were on Friday night razed as fire gutted a fuel tanker at Anthony inward Gbagada, Lagos State.
The incident occurred at about 11 pm.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Agency, Dr Olufemi…
Nigeria records 221 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 221 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
The country also recorded one additional death from the rampaging virus.
With the latest number of cases,…
Bayern decimate Schalke 8-0 in Bundesliga opener
Serge Gnabry hit a hat-trick as holders Bayern Munich romped to an historic 8-0 rout of Schalke on Friday in the opening game of the 2020/21 Bundesliga season behind closed doors.
The jaw-dropping result is the highest win in…
Edo/Ondo polls: FG expresses concerns over threats of sanctions by US, UK
The Federal Government on Friday expressed concern over the visa restrictions imposed by the United States on unnamed politicians in Nigeria for alleged involvement in electoral violence during the Kogi and Bayelsa states…