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Edo State Ministry of Health has revealed that eight persons have so far tested positive for monkeypox in the state, urging residents to observe safety measures to reduce the spread of the virus and other infectious diseases in the state. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said that the …

In a normal circumstance, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ultimatum to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to end the five month-old indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, should come as cheering news to anxious Nigerians. But, after over seven years in the saddle, we have seen the president issuing these ultimatums and “marching orders” and holding numerous …

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the family of its detained leader have applauded the recent decision of the United Nations (UN) through its UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention urging the Nigeria government to Nnamdi Kanu, under the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS). IPOB, in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, enjoined the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the speedy passage of the National Electoral Offences Commission and Tribunal Bill by the National Assembly  would checkmate vote buying. The bill meant to provide the legal framework for investigation and prosecution of electoral offences for the general improvement of the electoral process in Nigeria, on June 30,  passed second reading in the House of …

The duo produced jaw-breaking performances on the final day of action at the World Championships Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan early Monday set a World Record, twice, to win the 100m hurdles in style at the World Championships. Her victory and another great performance by Ese Brume meant that after labouring all week long with nothing tangible to show for their efforts, …

The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has faulted the President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, for congratulating the opposition Peoples Democratic Party for winning the governorship election in Osun State last Saturday. Ado-Doguwa, who said Buhari and Gbajabiamila have the right to greet the PDP, he would not congratulate the opposition …

….Tells Akeredolu to boost tourism in Ondo Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, weekend, warned that Nigeria may cease to exist in the next two years, if nothing drastic was done to salvage the present situation. Adams said this during the Okota Festival, at his home town of Arigidi-Akoko, in Akoko North-West council of Ondo State. His words: “Amidst …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and everyone following his recent successful surgery. Osinbajo’s appreciation was conveyed in a statement, yesterday, in Abuja. The vice president underwent a surgical operation on July 16, at Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery. And special appreciation to the …

As the deadline for registration of voters for the 2023 general elections comes to a close this Sunday, Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday, 26th July, 2022 as a work-free day in the state. In a statement issued in Abeokuta yesterday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin,  the Governor said the, “one-day public holiday is to provide …

The attacks are planned to be carried out successively, first, in Gusau, then Birnin Kebbi, and finally Katsina, the military told the correctional service Terrorists are planning more prison attacks targeting facilities in Gusau, Birnin Kebbi, and Katsina to free their imprisoned fighters, military intelligence sources have said, a warning already passed to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). The attacks are planned …