The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday said the outcome of the Edo Governorship Election will be recorded in history as a triumph of democracy. Wike stated this when members of the Wike Solidarity Movement (WSM) paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. The leadership and members of the Wike…
Day: September 22, 2020
NLC, TUC to Commence Nationwide Strike September 28
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are both set to mobilize their members across the country to commence a nationwide strike and protest on September 28 following the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hikes in electricity tariffs and fuel pump price. The NLC President Ayuba Wabba disclosed…
COVID-19 Spike: UK Cancels Plans to Return Fans to Stadiums in October
The planned return of spectators to stadiums in England from October 1 has been called off and could be on hold for another six months due to fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections. The plan was initially placed under review earlier this month after a rise in coronavirus cases, with pilot events restricted…
NDDC To Verify, Pay Outstanding Scholarship Claims
The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged to verify and pay all outstanding foreign scholarship claims within the next few weeks. Dr Cairo Ojougboh, the Executive Director, Projects, of the Commission made the pledge in London at a meeting on Monday with representatives of the Commission’s scholars in the United…
Obaseki, Shaibu Receive Certificate Of Return From INEC
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office in Aduwawa, Benin City on Tuesday to receive his certificate of return after emerging the winner for the September 19, 2020, governorship election. His running mate, Philip Shaibu, also present was presented his certificate of return. The National Commissioner supervising…
Delta Trains 450 Girls on Entrepreneurship
The Delta State government on Monday commenced a three-day Girls Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (GEST) programme for 450 girls. The girls were selected across the state from a shortlist of 873 persons with the aim of empowering the girl-child. The Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was present at the opening which took place at…
Leaving leadership in the music business was like therapy for me – M.I Abaga
On this week’s episode of #WithChude, award-winning hip-hop artist, producer, and former CEO of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga, popularly known as ‘M.I’, discusses his journey through music, rise to fame, scandals, and more with host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo. M.I who has over the years faced bouts of criticisms from fans, artistes,…
Barcelona’s Vidal Joins Inter for 1 million Euros
Inter Milan have finally completed the deal to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros ($1.17 million), the two clubs announced on Tuesday. A statement by Barca stated that “Barcelona and Inter Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Arturo Vidal.” “The Italian team will pay FC Barcelona 1…
Mouka Rewards Kids, Receives Consumers First Choice Brand Award
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading brand of mattresses and other bedding products is raising awareness for the importance of quality sleep to the cognitive development of children. In its ongoing campaign, “Quality Sleep Smarter Kids”, Mouka is rewarding children with fabulous prizes for their display of smartness. The frontline company has reiterated its resolve to ensuring kids…
COVID-19: Our Recovery From Pandemic Must Be Innovative, Says Osinbajo
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the way and manner Nigeria harnesses and deploys technology and innovation to address emerging challenges will be crucial to the country’s recovery from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VP made this statement on Monday at the virtual conference of the Centre for Lion Gadgets…