The Delta State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba has nullified the election of James Manager, the lawmaker representing Delta South Senatorial district. Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice E.I. Ngene, gave the ruling on Saturday. Manager was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).HisContinue Reading
The Nigerian Government has debunked the report of a bomb explosion at the South African High Commission in Abuja on Saturday. It said the fake news was orchestrated by “desperate opposition” to cause panic and chaos among the populace. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister ofContinue Reading
Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean independence icon turned authoritarian leader, has died aged 95. Mr Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April. He was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. The former president was praised for broadening access to healthContinue Reading
The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate in Lagos for fear of attack by youths in the country. The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, confirmed to our correspondent this morning that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities untilContinue Reading
Fear has gripped residents of Mafoluku in Oshodi after a family of seven and their guest were found dead on Wednesday morning. There is apprehension at Olowora Street as the man, his wife, their four children and a pregnant guest were all discovered lifeless around 10 am on Wednesday. AtContinue Reading
As the time of this report, protesters are presently burning MTN mast in Lugbe over xenophobic issue in SouthAfrica. Nigerian police are taking control of the situation. More details to follow…Continue Reading
British Members of Parliament have defeated the Government by 328 to 301 votes, a majority of 27 to control of Commons business. The vote allows debate on a bill to block no-deal Brexit. Prime Minister Johnson has confirmed he will table a motion to trigger a general election. Details later…….Continue Reading
Thugs wearing campaign vests of an aspirant have engaged security operatives in a shootout at the accreditation venue of the ongoing governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The miscreants, chanting the name of the aspirant, were said to have attempted in vain to breach the security at IjawContinue Reading
The MTN Nigeria outlet in Ikeja, Lagos has been shut after some Nigerians took to the streets to protest xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. This comes after reports on violence against Nigerians living in South Africa went viral. Earlier on Thursday, the telecommunications company issued a statement condemningContinue Reading
Boris Johnson has lost his majority of one after Tory MP Phillip Lee defected to the Lib Dems by sitting on their bench. He made the move while Boris Johnson was mid way through delivering a speech in the House of Commons. The surprise move means there is now noContinue Reading
