April 4, 2021

Easter: Jonathan, Gov Ishaku, Sani Felicitate With Christians

Easter: Jonathan, Gov Ishaku, Sani Felicitate With Christians

April 4, 2021 11:20 am

As Christians across the world celebrate the Easter season, marking the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, some stakeholders and well-wishers have continued to felicitate with the Christian faithful.

Joining other stakeholders in celebrating with the Christian faithful, the immediate past Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said the resurrection of the Lord Jesus is fundamental to all Christians.

In statement posted on his verified Twitter handle, Jonathan called on Christians and all Nigerians to prioritise love, peace and unity as a means of tackling the current security and economic challenges bedeviling the country.

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Ogun State Government

Domestic Debt: Ogun Borrows Over ₦58billion In 18 Months

April 4, 2021 11:15 am

A report published by the Debt Management Office has revealed that the Ogun State Government borrowed ₦58billion as domestic debt in 18 months.

The latest report, which was released on March 15, indicated that Ogun State domestic debt stock was ₦153,490,666,025.15 as of December 30, 2020.

However, the DMO had earlier reported that Ogun was owing a total domestic debt of ₦95,174,172,678.30 as of June 30, 2019, a month after the incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun government came on board.

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The DMO report simply signifies that from June 30, 2019 …

Under The APC Misgovernment, The Law Is An Arse In Nigeria

Under The APC Misgovernment, The Law Is An Arse In Nigeria

April 4, 2021 9:38 am

Nigeria, just as many countries on the African continent has had her own bitter share of power drunken leaders – leaders who wear their power-intoxicated ego like expensive gold jewelry. Her supposedly or alleged incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his gang of irresponsible clansmen – the APC have taken impunity and lawlessness to new lofty heights.

The gap between leaders and the led is horribly alarming and this is easily attributable to how leaders and people who wield political power perceive the ‘common’ man. These leaders break rules and violate the constitution which should ordinarily be the ground norm without …

Liverpool Overpower Arsenal To Boost Top-Four Hopes

Liverpool Overpower Arsenal To Boost Top-Four Hopes

April 4, 2021 4:25 am

Premier League defending Champions Liverpool put up a masterclass display as they ran out 3-0 winners against a pathetic Arsenal side to mount a strong case to their top 4 hopes.

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota, who bagged a brace and Mohamed Salah secured the deserved win.

Liverpool movess up to the fifth position on 49 points and are just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

The defeat means Arsenal remains in 9th position on the log.

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The Reds settled quicker and Fabinho drilled an early shot from range just wide …

Indonesia 17 Missing In Cargo Ship, Fishing Boat Collision

Indonesia: 17 Missing In Cargo Ship, Fishing Boat Collision

April 4, 2021 3:15 am

No fewer than 17 people have been reported missing after a collision between a cargo ship and a fishing boat off Indonesia’s main island of Java occurred according to officials.

Fifteen crew of the fishing boat, the Barokah Jaya, were evacuated after Saturday’s crash, but five divers are searching for the remaining 17, Yusuf Latif, the spokesman of the agency, Basarnas, said in a statement on Sunday.

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‘We’re still conducting the search,” Yusuf said, adding that an agency rescue ship had taken the survivors on board.

According to Yusuf, the …

Be ‘Constructive’ At Nuclear Talks, France Urges Iran

Be ‘Constructive’ At Nuclear Talks, France Urges Iran

April 4, 2021 1:32 am

Ahead of next week’s talks with world powers in Vienna, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday called on Iran to be ‘constructive’ when making its submissions over Nuclear engagements.

The European Union at the moment is doing everything it can to bring US President Joe Biden’s administration back into the nuclear accord to limit Tehran’s ambitions.

The United States will not take part directly in the discussions, which will also involve China, Germany, Russia, and Britain.

But for the first time since former leader Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran agreement in 2018, a US delegation will …

Police Set To Investigate CCT Chairman Over Alleged Assault

Police Set To Investigate CCT Chairman Over Alleged Assault

April 4, 2021 12:27 am

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command yesterday announced that it had launched an investigation into a case of assault involving the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, and a security guard at the popular Banex Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja.

This was made known in a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam, who said the command would be fair and professional in the conduct of the investigation.

Recall that a viral video on social media had captured the moment Umar and a security guard was allegedly engaged in a brawl …

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