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The former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday after appearing before the screening committee, chaired by Sam Egwu, Obi, said that the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to due process and accountability. “This is democracy in action because …

The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated this in a response to the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the recent coordinated attacks on multiple schools in the country. NAN reports that armed groups attacked schools in Oyo State over the weekend during which …

The U.S. says it is “rapidly supporting” the Ebola outbreak response by funding up to 50 treatment clinics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The U.S. Department of State said it is actively responding to the Ebola outbreak in the affected regions of DRC and Uganda. The department said the U.S. was also funding associated frontline …

Edo State Government on Monday declared that internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo boys,” would henceforth face the same level of sanctions and enforcement measures currently deployed against cultists and kidnappers in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, said the government was determined to rid the state of all forms of criminality threatening public …

Vehicular and human movements were severely disrupted on Tuesday following heavy flooding that submerged the Tomline section of Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State, after hours of downpour. The rain, which began around midday, caused massive traffic congestion along the busy route as motorists were forced to navigate only one accessible lane out of the four-lane carriageway leading to the Uselu and …

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade under 2 Division have arrested three suspected kidnappers’ logistics suppliers and nine other suspects during coordinated operations across parts of Edo State. The operations also led to the recovery of arms, mobile phones and motorcycles allegedly used for criminal activities. The arrests were made during Operation KO SALO, a joint operation involving the …

At least 131 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 513 cases suspected, local officials have said. A spokesman for the DR Congo government said cases were now being reported over a wider area. There are also two confirmed cases and one death in Uganda, says the US Centers for …

The UN has called on the international community to urgently scale up support for both the Ebola response and the broader humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric made the call on Monday in New York while briefing journalists on the update of Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda. According to Dujarric, the …

No fewer than five members currently serving at the National Assembly (NASS) from Cross River lost their return bid to the Green and Red Chambers following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the primaries for both the Green and Red Chamber were concluded between Saturday and Monday. NAN also …

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expelled 11 officers and members, suspending 14 others over alleged disobedience to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). The decisions were taken at the end of the emergency NEC meeting of the congress held on Monday in Lagos. Reiterating the decision during a media briefing, TUC President-General, Comrade Festus …