January 3, 2020

Bishop Suggests Ways Electoral System Can Be Transformed

January 3, 2020 11:16 am

The Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Rt Revd. Timothy Yahaya, has advocated for a total overhaul of the electoral process for democracy to find its sound footing in the country.

He said with the faulty electoral process in the country, the nation may not produce leaders that will lead the country to its citizens’ yearnings and aspirations.

Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna, the clergy expressed his displeasure about the electoral process in the country, saying, “Election that goes with bullets and gun is not good for our democracy. Election that ballot papers were being snatched and destroyed is sad

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Foreign Affairs Reacts To Eviction Of Nigerian Commission

January 3, 2020 11:16 am
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that the Nigerian High Commission has not been evicted from its diplomatic property in Ghana.

Mr Ferdinand Nwonye, Spokesperson of the ministry who made this known in a statement in Abuja, also said that there was no diplomatic row between Nigeria and Ghana.

Nwonye explained that the building was not occupied by the High Commissioner, Chancery or staff of the High Commission but only housed some properties of the mission.

“The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to news circulating in the social media that its property on

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Ortom’s Spokesman Reveals Governor’s Plans For Youths

January 3, 2020 11:15 am
Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Mr Terver Akase has reaffirmed the commitment of his principal to initiatives and programmes that promote the interests of youths.

The Governor’s spokesman gave the affirmation on Friday in Makurdi when he, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Jessica Akase, received the 2019 winner of Face of Fresh Fish Festival contest, Karl Princess Doosuur.

He congratulated Miss Doosuur on her victory in the competition and urged her to uphold the qualities which stood her out among other contestants.

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Mr Akase encouraged the Face

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Shutdown of PH DisCo Plunges Bayelsa into Darkness

January 3, 2020 8:53 am

People of Bayelsa State celebrated the Christmas and New Year festivities in darkness as the power outage occasioned by the altercation between Ijaw youths and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) entered day 10 thursday.

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) had after almost a year of unbearably erratic power supply in the state besieged the offices of PHEDC, forcing the staff to ground operations or improve on their services.

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The youths have since occupied the premises to protest the poor power supply to residents after several negotiations for PHEDC to supply …

Emmanuel Urges Akwa Ibom Citizens To Embrace God

January 3, 2020 8:53 am

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has enjoined the citizens of the state to always show a heart of gratitude to God for the peace and unity being enjoyed in the state.

The Governor made the assertion yesterday during the 2020 Solemn Assembly, which was held at Ibom Hall ground along IBB Way, Uyo.

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“We have reasons to thank God today for the unity of the state. For the first time ever in Akwa Ibom, there is nothing like Ibibio, Oron, Annang or Obolo. All of us are …

PDP BoT Chairman Allege Threat To Life Over 2023 Presidency

January 3, 2020 8:52 am

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin, has alleged a threat to his life over the 2023 presidency.

He told journalists yesterday in Kaduna that he received calls from some people threatening his life for not saying that the PDP’s presidential ticket would be zoned to the North-east when he addressed the media last week.

He said he had petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IG) over the issue.
Jibrin said: “I have received calls from some people threatening my life over my coming out not to mention that …

Boeing To Compensate Turkish Airlines

January 3, 2020 8:51 am

Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with Boeing over compensation for the financial impact relating to the grounding of the 737 Max. Flight Global reported that the carrier was intending to introduce 75 Max jets to its fleet, comprising 65 Max 8s and 10 of the larger Max 9. But while it has received 12 of the re-engined aircraft, deliveries had been held up by the worldwide grounding of the type in March.

Turkish Airlines has revealed that it, “came to an agreement” with Boeing concerning, “compensation for certain losses” caused by the grounding as well as the non-delivery of …

Gunmen Attack Kogi Community, Kill 19, Burn Houses

January 3, 2020 8:51 am

Gunmen have killed no fewer than 19 people in Tawari community in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State, burning buildings, including the palace of the king of the community.

The Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Police Command, Mr Williams Anya, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Friday.

He said that a police assessment team had visited the community, adding that many buildings, including places of worship had been burnt.

Tawari community is a few kilometres off Gegu town along the Lokoja-Abuja highway.

A resident of Tawari community, …

Osun Speaker Harps On Local Content

January 3, 2020 8:50 am

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has called on Nigerians to focus more on locally made products to stimulate domestic production in 2020.

Owoeye, also enjoined them to always strive for the good of the land, saying the much publicised ‘Next Level’ agenda of the President Mohammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) must begin with every Nigerian for a more prosperous country.

The Speaker, in a new year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi, charged Nigerians to look inward and patronise indigenous manufacturers.

Owoeye, reminded Nigerians of the need to …

Oshiomhole Speaks On His Resignation As APC Chairman

January 3, 2020 6:36 am
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiohmole, has spoken on calls for his resignation.

Oshiohmole stated this when he addressed State House correspondents after the end of a closed door meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.

He said: “You hardly see people throwing stone at a dry tree palm tree. But if you see a mango tree when it is its season, people throw stones at it when passing.

“I think that is my lot but my report card is also very very clear. You my comrades (media) should also help

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US Postmaster DeJoy Denies Planning To Slow Mail-In-Ballots

US Reveals Countries Planning Attacks On Americans

January 3, 2020 6:35 am
U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday said there are indications that Iran or the forces it backs may be planning additional attacks.

“There are some indications out there that they may be planning additional attacks, it`s nothing new, we’ve seen this for two or three months now.

“If that happens then we will act and by the way, if we get word of attacks or some type indication, we will take preemptive action as well to protect American forces to protect American lives,” Reuters quoted Esper as saying.

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