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As Nigeria leads in global open defecation practice By Gabriel Ewepu THE Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu, at the weekend urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, to make open defecation and reckless urination an offence. File: Open-Defecation This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information Department, Federal Ministry of…
By Juliet Ebirim Having recorded outstanding success with “The Eve”, Hauwa Allahbura is back with another gripping tale with her latest movie “Code Wilo”. Directed by Mike-Steve Adeleye, Code Wilo is a political thriller that takes viewers on a journey of dark, twisted plots, delivered raw. Code Wilo tells the story of Nimi Thompson, an…
With schools resuming next week, there is so much to do. From re-establishing routines, stocking up on school supplies, and setting aside time for studying, there’s so much more to think about as your child heads into the new school year. As students, parents, and teachers prepare for the year ahead, here are a few…
By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu THE Election Petition Tribunal in Benin City yesterday dismissed the petition brought before it by Hon. Omosede Igbinedion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Hon Dennis Idahosa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 23rd 2019 national assembly election for Ovia federal constituency seat. Omosede Igbinedion Igbinedion had asked…
Streets in the CBD of Johannesburg have been brought to a complete shutdown for the second weekend in a row. The ugly scenes erupted on Sunday afternoon, after attempts to quell the xenophobic tensions between foreign business owners and hostel dwellers fell spectacularly flat. Protesters at the street in Johannesburg, South Africa Up to 10 people were…
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in Bauchi State has disclosed that the people of the state collectively resolve to vote out Ex governor Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for non performance during his first tenure. The party’s chairman in the state, Hamza Koshe Akuyam who spoke during a media chat organised…
Former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu; Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Celebrator’s wife, Lady Cherry, Celebrator, Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion; Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathana; Erelu Ojuolape Ojora; Otunba Adekunle Ojora and Otunba Johnson Fasawe during the 85th Birthday Thanksgiving service of Chief Igbinediona at St. Gabriel The Archangel’s Catholic…
Urges judiciary to uphold justice By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday said having reviewed the video of the media interview by the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, President Muhammadu Buhari should immediately vacate his seat following the alleged admission that he (Buhari) does not possess a West African Examination…
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Gift Ebiki, at the weekend urged other aspirants that participated in the just-concluded governorship primaries in the state to forego their grievances in the interest of the party. Ebiki, who spoke in Yenagoa, said in every contest a winner must emerge and called…
The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City has dismissed the petition filed by Barr Omosede Igbinedion for lack of merit. Barr. Igbinedion was challenging the victory of Hon Dennis Idahosa who was declared winner of the Ovia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. She had asked the tribunal…