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The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Usman Muktar, says the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway is ready for operation and can be opened on Wednesday. Muktar stated this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the airport’s runway on Monday in Abuja. [embedded content] The Abuja airport was closed on March […]

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has enjoined Christians to use the Easter period to renew their covenant with God and imbibe the spirit of love, peace and selfless service to humanity as exemplified by our Lord, Jesus Christ. In his message to the people on the […]

The Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC) has promised it’s customers that it will ensure uninterrupted power supply throughout the Easter period in the zone. To this end, the electricity company says it has already adopted some measures. [embedded content] Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, Corporate Communications of the company, told the the journalists in […]

The Edo Election Petition Tribunal, seating in Benin City the Edo stste capital, Friday upheld the election of Mr Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor of Edo. In the judgment, Justice Ahmed Badamasi-led three member tribunal, dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Pastor Osagie […]

The United States Air Force dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the “mother of all bombs,” in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants, the military said. It was the first time this type of bomb had been used in combat and was dropped from a […]

INEC Postpones Rivers National And State Legislative Rerun Elections The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, disclosed this when he visited the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, in Abuja. A statement by spokesman of the EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, quoted the INEC chairman as saying that 70 of the affected […]

The seven-month-old baby girl, Hauwa Ibrahim, raped by her stepfather, Magaji Dansale, at Dangaski village in the Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, died Thursday morning. The state Police Commissioner, Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the development to journalists at a press conference in Katsina, on Thursday afternoon. [embedded content] The commissioner said, “It is very […]

Abedi Pele The Confederation of African Football (Caf) President Ahmad Ahmad has revealed plans to involve Ghana legend Abedi Pele and other retired footballers on the continent to develop the sport. Ahmad, 57, told the AFP that talks have already been initiated for collaborations with some of these iconic figures as he bids to influence […]

Mohammed Haruna (M) during the press conference on INEC’s investigation The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it has taken disciplinary action on members of its staff indicted in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) report on bribery, corruption and money laundering charges during the 2015 General Elections. Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s National […]

Goodluck Jonathan In a report published by Buzzfeed concerning the ongoing international investigation over the controversial Malabu Oil Deal, former President Goodluck Jonathan was alleged to have probably received $200m of the $1.3bn paid by Shell and Eni for OPL 245 oil block considered to be one of the richest in Africa. Shell, had on Monday, […]

North Korean state media warned U.S. President, Donald Trump on Tuesday of a nuclear attack on the United States at any sign of American aggression. The threat came as a U.S. Navy strike group steamed toward the western Pacific – a force Trump described as an “armada”. [embedded content] Trump, who has urged China to do more […]Read More

Taiwan has banned the eating of dogs and cats, lawmakers said Wednesday, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public outrage. Parliament passed legislation to outlaw the consumption, purchase or possession of dog and cat meat, with offenders facing a fine of up to Tw$250,000 ($8,170). [embedded […]