Month: September 2020

  • Nigerian Govs Rally Round Zulum

    Nigerian Govs Rally Round Zulum

    ***As Gov Reiterates Commitment to Citizens Safety First By Ali Musa Biu- Maiduguri Nigerian Hovernors under the leadership of Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi , have praised Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s commitment to the safety and welfare of his people. Governor Fayemi who spoke on behalf of all Nigerian…

  • Army Dismisses Soldier in Borno For Raping 13 Year Old

    Army Dismisses Soldier in Borno For Raping 13 Year Old

    By: Ali Musa Biu A general court martial of the 7 division Opertion Lafiya Dole sitting in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Wednesday sentenced Army Corporal, Aliyu Yukubu to five years imprisonment with dismissal from service on a two count charge of defilement and assault on 13 years old Innah Ameh Modu in Bama…

  • Kaigama is Yobe new chief judge

    By: Ali Musa Biu- Damaturu. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has sworn in a new Chief Judge for the state, with a charge to look into ways of enhancing quick dispensation of justice with all sense of fairness. He said the new chief judge, Justice Gumna should keep alive the justice system because…

  • Trump, Biden clash in chaotic first presidential debate

    U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night clashed in the first presidential debate described by commentators as chaotic and messy. The 90-minute encounter was characterised by frequent interruptions, mostly from Trump, and insults, with Biden calling the president a clown. Fox News anchor and moderator of the night, Chris…

  • UAE plans to land spacecraft on moon by 2024

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new project to explore the moon and plans to land an unmanned spacecraft on it in 2024, Emirati Prime Minister and Vice President Mohammed Al-Maktoum said. The aircraft will be completely manufactured by Emirati engineers in the UAE, Al-Maktoum said. “The lunar rover will send back images…

  • Super Eagles Friendlies: Officials, Ahmed Musa to depart for Austria on Saturday

    Officials of the Super Eagles, including the team’s assistant coach, Joseph Yobo and goalkeeper trainer Aloy Agu are expected to depart the country on Saturday night for Austria, ahead of the international friendly matches with Algeria and Tunisia. Others to depart on Saturday night are Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor; Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye; Team…

  • CAN urges government to overhaul country’s security system

    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has called on government at all level to overhaul the country’s security system to guarantee the protection of lives and properties of the citizens. The Chairman of the association, Rev. Ositadinma Edeh, made the call on Tuesday on Tuesday in a statement he signed to mark…

  • NERC suspends electricity tariff hike for 2 weeks

    The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has ordered the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to suspend the Sept. 1 tariff increase for 14 days. The commission’s suspension order of the Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2020 signed by Prof James Momoh, NERC’s Chairman was released on its web site on Wednesday. NERC suspension followed a joint…

  • Liverpool’s new signing Thiago tests positive for COVID-19

    Liverpool’s new midfield signing Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating with minor symptoms, the reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions said on Tuesday. The Spaniard joined from Bayern Munich earlier this month and made his debut in their 2-0 win over Chelsea. He has now been ruled out of their next…

  • Nigeria records no COVID-19-related death in 24-hours, as cases reach 58,647

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no death was recorded in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 187 new cases of COVID-19 in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle. It added that Nigeria recorded a total of 58,647 confirmed cases of…