Edo Decides 2020: PDP alleges plots to alter Edo North results
The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that there are ongoing plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to falsify results in areas where the PDP enjoys comfortable lead, particularly in Edo North. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said this in a statement titled “PDP Alerts INEC of Moves to Replace Results Read more
Arik Air grounded as staff begins strike over poor condition of service
Aviation ….Several passengers currently stranded Staff of Arik Air on Monday embarked on industrial action over what it termed ‘poor condition of service’ in the organisation. Several passengers who are billed to board the airline on Monday were left stranded following the commencement of the strike, according to a post shared by a Twitter user, Read more
More News
Tom Hardy to replace Daniel Craig as next James Bond
British actor, Tom Hardy has reportedly beaten out competition from the likes of Cillian Murphy to be cast as the next James Bond. Hardy is set to replace fellow British actor Daniel Craig in the coveted role as 007. According to The Vulcan Reporter, Hardy landed the role back in June, following a successful audition. Reports claim producers are Read more
Edo Decides 2020: PDP alleges plots to alter Edo North results
The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that there are ongoing plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to falsify results in areas where the PDP enjoys comfortable lead, particularly in Edo North. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said this in a statement titled “PDP Alerts INEC of Moves to Replace Results Read more
Lagos: Gov Sanwo-Olu approves full reopening of mosques, churches
Pre-school classes remain shut Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the full reopening of places of worship in the state. The governor said mosques can now hold their prayers five times daily, while churches can also commence their respective weekly services. Worship centres in the state were restricted to one gathering weekly after they Read more
Trump’s negligence caused US recession, says Biden
By AFP Joe Biden courted working class voters in hotly contested Michigan Wednesday as he warned that President Donald Trump’s “negligence” in handling the coronavirus pandemic plunged the nation into recession. It was the former vice president’s first foray into the state since he secured the Democratic Party’s nomination in June, and comes a day Read more
Reshaping realities: Africa’s post-pandemic recovery is likely to be prolonged and uneven, but could also be transformative
Press Release Tue, 15 September 2020: Specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and independent global advisory NKC African Economics, the Africa-focused subsidiary of Oxford Economics, have today launched the fifth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The index offers a comparative snapshot of market opportunities and risks across the continent. It provides a grounded, longer-term outlook Read more
NEWS
Lagos East Senatorial bye-election: APC confirms ex-Polaris Bank boss, Abiru as candidate
Politics The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has settled for a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Tokunbo Abiru, as the party’s consensus candidate for the forthcoming Lagos East Senatorial bye-election. The party’s state Assistant Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Salami, gave the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Read more
100 International goals! Man United congratulate former Player Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United have congratulated former star player Cristiano Ronaldo for having achieved the 100-milestone for Portugal after the brace against Sweden Tuesday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, has won almost every major honour available in both club and international football. The Portugal superstar player, who boasts of five Ballon d’Or titles and an equal number of Champions Read more
[…] UPDATED: Coronavirus kills over 500 in E...