Nigeria records 176 new cases of Coronavirus, total now 57,613
Nigeria records 176 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-73, Plateau-50, FCT-17, Rivers-8, Ondo-6, Niger-5, Ogun-5, Edo-3, Kaduna-3, Oyo-2, Bauchi-1, Bayelsa-1, Delta-1, Nasarawa-1.
57,613 confirmed 48,836 discharged 1,100...
If allowed, Tinubu and Oshiomhole would destroy our democracy – Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says Adams Oshiomhole and Bola Tinubu constitute a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
Obaseki fell out with Oshiomhole, former national...
How wrong economic decisions affect Nigerians – Sanusi
A former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has lamented the effects of wrong economic decisions on Nigerians.
He said this while delivering a keynote...
CBN reduces benchmark lending rate to 11.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday reduced the Monetary Policy Rate from 12.5 per cent to 11.5 per cent after the two-day Monetary...
Most people think governors are thieves – El-Rufai
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says many people believe governors are corrupt and ineffective.
Speaking during an interview, he said being a governor is...
Petrol subsidy gulped N8.94tn in 10 years, says PPPRA
The Federal Government spent N8.94tn on petrol subsidy between 2006 and 2015, figures released by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency on Monday showed.
Data...
NCAA threatens to ban domestic flights over non-compliance with COVID-19 protocol
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over the flouting of COVID-19 protocol at airports, and has threatened to withdraw the approval...
Nigeria records 195 new cases of Coronavirus, total now 57,437
Nigeria records 195 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Enugu-51, Gombe-40, Lagos-39, Plateau-23, FCT-15, Rivers-12, Kaduna-8, Ondo-3, Bauchi-2, Edo-1, Ogun-1
57,437 confirmed, 48,674 discharged, 1,100 deaths.
Obaseki’s victory marks end of godfatherism in Nigeria – Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says the emergence of Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the Edo state governorship election signals the end of godfatherism...
President Buhari congratulates Obaseki, says he’s committed to credible elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, on securing a second term in office.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Obaseki...
Nigeria records 97 new cases of Coronavirus, total now 57,242
Nigeria records 97 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-46, Kwara-12, Rivers-11, Adamawa-4, Niger-4, Ogun-4, Osun-4, Ekiti-3, Imo-3, Kaduna-3, Plateau-2, FCT-1
57,242 confirmed, 48,569 discharged, 1,098 deaths.
EdoDecides2020: Obaseki maintains lead after 12 LGAs
Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a clear lead after winning eight of the 12 Local Governments announced.
The PDP,...
Lagos okays Churches, Mosques to resume full Services
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full reopening of worship centres in the state.
He announced this during a briefing in Lagos...
EdoDecides2020: Protect your votes, Saraki tells Edo people
Nigeria’s immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged voters in Edo State to protect their votes in the Saturday governorship election.
He said this...
Over 480,000 voters failed to collect PVCs in Edo – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says out of 2,210,534 registered voters in Edo state, only 1,726,738 would be allowed to participate in the...
Voters shun social distancing as Edo election commences
The governorship election in Edo State begins peacefully with impressive voters’ turnout in most wards across the state.
However, there was no social distancing at...
