NLC's Suspended Strike: IS AYUBA WABBA AN ACCOMPLICE OR A VICTIM OF INTRIGUES?

By Eze Jude O

Nigerians had endured series of untold economic hardships since the inception of this regime, but none has been as excruciating as the policy a month ago, that reviewed petroleum prices and power tarrif upwards.

2023 Presidency: IGBOS SET UP CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION IN ENUGU * Unveils Actualization Plans

By Valentine Nnamani (Enugu Correspondent)

Ahead of the 2023 general election, Igbos of the South East Nigeria, have commenced an early campaign for the actualization of their quest for an Igboman president of Nigeria.

60th Independence: CUPP TASKS APC GOVERNMENT ON GOOD GOVERNANCE, QUALITY LEADERSHIP

• Tells INEC To Obey Court Ruling On De-registration Of Parties

By Desmond Ukandu (Group Politics Editor)

As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has urged Nigerians to re-dedicate themselves to the service of the nation in other to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of our founding fathers.

60th Independence: EKWEREMADU PREACHES CREDIBLE ELECTIONS FOR QUALITY LEADERSHIP

• Says INEC Free To Conduct Electronic Voting

By Suzan Okenwa (Senate Correspondent, NASS)

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has stressed the need to deepen the nation’s democracy through quality elections in order to deliver better leadership that would salvage the nation from her present woes and launch her on the path of growth and prosperity.

ADB GRANTS SOMALIA $25MILLION TO BOLSTER BUDGET FOR COVID-19

By Michael Garang (Newsleader East Africa Bureau Chief)

The African Development Bank, at the weekend, approved grants worth $25.1 million to Somalia to bolster the national budget for government efforts to mitigate national and regional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADB, AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT LEADERS CALL FOR YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMPOWERMENT

By Aminatta Diof (Newsleader Correspondent, in Abidjan)

The African Development Bank (ADB) has joined a number of development leaders in calling for greater support of youth entrepreneurship in Africa.

ADC CHALLENGES FG ON LOOTED FUNDS

By Joe Osayame (Politics Correspondent)

Opposition party, the African Democratic Congress ADC) has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government administration to.urgently disclose the percentage of the recovered N800 billion loot that had been allegedly re-looted under the current administration.

AFDB Presidency: EKWEREMADU HAILS ADESINA'S RE-ELECTION

* Describes Him As True African

By Susan Okenwa (Senate Correspondent, NASS)

Former Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on his re-election as the President of the Bank.

Ahead of Edo/Ondo Guber Polls: IGP ORDERS NATIONWIDE CLAMPDOWN ON PROLIFERATION OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS * CPs to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute offenders

By Kingsley Okoro (Crime/Police Affairs Reporter)

As part of preparations toward the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States, as well as efforts by the Police High Command to curb the proliferation of prohibited firearms in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,

Ahead of Ondo Poll: TINUBU DECLARES PDP A DEAD PARTY

* Says 'You Don't Fight A Corpse, You Nail The Coffin'

By Gboyega Adetiloye (Ondo State Correspondent)

A frontline national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state is completely dead. He quipped mockingly that 'You Don't Fight a Corpse, You Nail It'.

Ahead of Poll: EDO NORTH ROYAL FATHERS ENDORSE GOV OBASEKI * Say He Knows How To Get Things Done

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo Correspondent)

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has received the endorsement of Edo North traditional rulers.

Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu: COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS RESUME 7AM MONDAY

By Valentine Nnamani (Enugu State Correspondent)

The recently renovated Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will rev back to life again, as commercial flights will resume on Monday morning at the Airport.

Alleged Lekki Shooting: NBC SLAMS FINANCIAL PENALTIES ON ERRING AIT, CHANNELS AND ARISE TV STATIONS

By Azuka Okwosa (Media/Society Reporter)

For reporting offensive social media visuals and inaccurate stories about the alleged shooting in Lekki lagos during last week's youth protests, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has slammed financial sanctions amounting to Three million Naira each on AIT, Channels and Arise News television stations.

ANAMBRA GOV'S AIDE ASSASSINATED

By Rose Nwankwu (Awka Correspondent)

The Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, Mr Azubuike Ekwegbalu, was, on Sunday, murdered in cold blood by yet unknown assailants, leaving him dead after allegedly stabbing him with a kitchen knife. The assassins, allegedly stormed his residence in Awka, Anambra State Capital.

ANTI-GRAFT COALITION FILES FRESH PETITIONS AGAINST EX-BAUCHI GOVERNOR BEFORE EFCC, ICPC

A Bauchi Coalition Against Financial Crimes and Injustice (BACAFCI), has filed three fresh petitions against the former APC Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, before the Independent Corrupt Practices (ICPC), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged fraud, financial misappropriation and abuse of office by Abubakar.

APC ALLEGES FOUL PLAY, REJECTS OBASEKI'S VICTORY

•  Party Urges Calm, As Leaders Study Results
• Obaseki's Camp Still In Wild Jublilation

By Cosmas Enahoro (Edo State Correspondent)

As the victorious People's Democratic Party (PDP) continues in its victory dance on Sunday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has so far rejected the results of the Saturday's governorship election, which gave PDP's Governor Godwin Obaseki victory over his APC challenger, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

APC EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER WORSENING SECURITY IN BAUCHI STATE

By Mahmoud Dogara (Bauchi Correspondent)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state has expressed concern over deteriorating security in the state, calling on the state government to address the menace in good time.

APC FAULTS BAUCHI GOVT OVER CLAIMS ON DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES

• Challenges Govt To Publish Names Of Beneficiaries

By Mahmoud Dogara (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has faulted the claim by the state government that it has distributed all the palliatives received from the federal government to the people of the state.

APPLE PLANS TO USE CHEAPER BATTERY TECHNOLOGY TO BALANCE COST OF 5G IPHONES

Photo by Dennis Brendel on Unsplash

By Chinua Okafor

With Apple moving to launch the new iPhone 12 line of devices this 2020/2021 the American technology company is trying to cut manufacturing costs due to the addition of 5G technology in this year’s “iPhone 12” line,

AS EDO CHOSE OBASEKI, WILL OBASEKI ALSO CHOOSE EDO PEOPLE?

By Eze Jude O

On Saturday, the 19th day of September, 2020, as we all know, history was made in Edo State. The incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, amidst stiff oppositions was re-elected for a second term, in a keenly (neck-to-neck) contested election between the two main political parties - the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP).