The Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun the screening of aspirants for the June 22 Edo governorship primaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seven-member screening committee, headed by Prof. Jonathan Ayuba, has so far screened five aspirants out of six. Those screened included Gov. Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Hon. Osaro Obaz, Dr Pius Odubu and Mr Chris Ogiemwonyi. However, the remaining aspirant, Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwe, will...
At least 50 persons are feared dead following a fresh attack on Kadisau town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Locals say that the bandits who were armed with sophisticated weapons arrived in the town at about 4:30 pm on Tuesday riding on over 100 motorcycles. ‘’ The attackers wielding guns and other sophisticated weapons have attacked Kadisau town on Tuesday’s evening at about 4:30 pm on motorcycles and just opened fire sporadically,...
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has advised members of the public against spreading malicious rumours without substance about the industry. Its National Public Relations Officer, Monalisa Chinda-Cocker, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Chinda-Cocker was reacting to the rumoured death of the legendary actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as, Olu Jacobs. She said that Olu Jacobs was still alive, against the false...
Relatives of COVID-19 victims in Bergamo, Italy’s most infected province, took legal action on Wednesday in search of justice for their dead. Members of the “Noi Denunceremo” (We will press charges) association, born out of a Facebook group, filed 50 individual criminal complaints before the Bergamo prosecutors’ office. “We are all from the Bergamo area and we all have similar stories, stories of family tragedies, and we are all seeking clear and serious answers from...
The head of the NATO military alliance said that the West could not ignore the rise of China so it was important that Britain review the role of Huawei in its 5G network to ensure its security. NATO Secretary Genera, Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said China was coming closer to the West in various ways in the Arctic, in cyberspace and in critical infrastructure, including telecommunications. “I trust that the UK government will design their...
An Upper Area Court in Makurdi on Wednesday dissolved the marriage between Jennifer Ojeka and Joseph, on grounds that he starves his wife of sex. Delivering judgment, the judge, Ms. Rose Iyorshe, held that evidence before the court showed that the marriage had broken down completely. Iyorshe ordered Ojeka to return the bride price paid by Joseph. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ojeka instituted a divorce case against her estranged husband, Joseph...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the fourth virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ministries of Interior, Police and Niger Delta Affairs are expected to make presentations during the meeting. NAN reports that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and nine Ministers joined the president at the Council Chamber of the State House,...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commiserated with the government and people Burundi over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza. In a statement on Tuesday, Guterres extended his sympathy to the members of the former president’s family. He said the UN remained willing to support Burundi in defeating the COVID-19 pandemic, and in its “continuing efforts to create a stable, prosperous and peaceful future for all the country’s citizens”. Nkurunziza death was confirmed by the country’s government...
Nigeria has recorded its highest daily COVID-19 infections with 663 new cases. The Nigeria Center For Disease Control (NCDC) said this brings the total number of infections in the country to 13,464. The NCDC announced this on Tuesday through its official Twitter handle and said that as at June 9, four deaths were recorded in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the health agency said that Lagos State recorded the highest number...
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested 22 suspects involved in offences ranging from conspiracy, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, stealing and cultism within the month of May. The command also recovered one berretta pistol, eight locally-made firearms, nine rounds of live ammunition, one live cartridge, one motorcycle, 12 handsets, two axes, one dagger, three knives, one laptop, N6,000 and other miscellaneous items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, said on...
