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Ekiti: Filani resigns APC party membership
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Olumuyiwa Filani, on Tuesday, announced his resignation as a member of the party in the State. He expressed disappointment in the APC, saying he could not continue to be in a party where citizens are not given equal treatment, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Sylva replies Dickson, says APC will win senatorial bye-election
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Minister of State Petroleum Chief Timipre Sylva has hit back at former Bayelsa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson over comments made during a rally ahead of Saturday’s Bayelsa West Senatorial election, the Minister saying that the All Progressive Congress (APC) would win the election. Dickson had, during the rally held in Sagbama, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ogun police nab 4 Lagos-based cult gang members, 2 others in Odogbolu
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Police in Ogun State have arrested six suspected cult gang members in Odogbolu town, where they were alleged to be making arrangements to purchase a locally-made pistol. The suspects, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ogun State Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, on Wednesday, were …
The Sun Nigeria.
Zamfara: Yari’s Deputy Muhammad dumps APC for PDP
From Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau Former Deputy Governor to Alhaji Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar of Zamfara State for 8 years, Malam Ibrahim Wakkala Muhammad, has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing journalists in Gusau, the former Deputy Governor said the decision to leave the APC was due …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ogun: Abiodun presents N339 billion budget proposal to OGHA
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N339 billion for the 2021 fiscal year to the Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA) for approval. The budget, which is the second full year budget to be presented by the Governor, is N110.974 billion, different from his 2020 …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau: Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill three in Jos South village
From Gyang Bere, Jos No fewer than three people were reportedly killed by suspected kidnappers at Gwa-Pwana village in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Sun gathered that the gunmen invaded the village Tuesday night and shot one vigilante and two others. A woman was reported missing following the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abia APC warns ABSIEC to obey court order to stop local election
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Abia State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) to obey an order of a State High Court restraining the Commission from conducting the December 18 Local Government election in the State. In a release, party spokesman Benedict Godson said the warning …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau South bye-election: George Daika still PDP candidate – Chairman
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau State, Hon Chris Hassan, has affirmed that Hon George Daika, former member, House of Representatives, remains the candidate of the party ahead of the Saturday, December 5, Plateau South Senatorial bye-election. The PDP Chairman alleges that APC candidate, Prof Nora Dadu’ut has …
The Sun Nigeria.
AANI honours outgoing NDIC boss
From Uche Usim, Abuja The outgoing Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Umaru Ibrahim, has been honoured by the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), saying Mr Ibrahim had made the parastatal the best in the country. The former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Dr Mahmoud Isa-Dutse, made the declaration …
The Sun Nigeria.
Taraba: We’ll ensure peace, stability, development is sustained – Speaker
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly, Dr Joseph Albasu Kunini, said on Wednesday that the House will continue to come up with legislation and align with other organs of government to ensure the peace and stability as well as provision of all-round development in the State. Kunini, who stated this in …
The Sun Nigeria.
EU criticises ‘hasty’ UK approval of COVID-19 vaccine
The European Union criticised Britain’s rapid approval of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, saying its own procedure was more thorough, after Britain became the first western country to endorse a COVID-19 shot. The move to grant emergency authorisation to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been seen by many as a political coup for …
Pope condemns Borno killings
Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the massacre of farmworkers in Borno State. The Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram has since claimed responsibility for the killings which left at least 43 people dead. “I want to assure my prayers for Nigeria, where blood has unfortunately been spilled once more in a terrorist attack,” he …
Boxing: 1,000 fans to watch Joshua fight Pulev at Wembley
Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev in front of 1,000 fans at The SSE Arena, Wembley. Britain’s unified champion faces Pulev on December 12 and promoter Eddie Hearn has received the go ahead to include a small attendance, with strict safety measures and guidelines in place ahead of Joshua’s …
Court restrains Abia electoral umpire from conducting LG polls
Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Aba Hon. Justice Agwu Umah Kalu of Abia State High Court, Aba Judicial Division has given an interim injunction restraining the Abia State Independent Election Commission (ABSIEC) from conducting the local government election in the state scheduled for December 18, pending the determination of the motion on notice. New Telegraph learnt that the Abia …
Calls for sack of Service Chiefs misplaced – Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, has described the clamour for the sack of service chiefs as “out of place”. Shehu said this during an interview on Monday night with Arise TV. He said Service Chiefs were appointed and replaced at the pleasure of …
Gridlock As Tanker Catches Fire On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A fuel tanker on Wednesday morning caught fire at the Magboro section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which happened around 6 am, caused gridlock at Magboro, outward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It was learnt that firefighters have arrived at the scene of the blaze. It was also learnt that the fuel being conveyed by the …
Davido: ‘Africans were made fun of. Now everyone wants us’
The singer was taking a good-time sound to the world – but after his song Fem became the anthem of the #EndSARS protesters, he joined them on the streets The buoyant, trumpeting chords of Fem, the opening track on Davido’s fourth album, A Better Time, suggest an artist who is vivacious, free of self-doubt, …
JUST IN: UK approves Pfizer Covid vaccine for use next week
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for roll out. Immunisations could start within days for people in high priority groups, reports the BBC. …
Samsung Electronics keeps chairmanship vacant in modest reshuffle
Electronics giant Samsung Electronics announced a small reshuffle of senior executives on Wednesday without replacing its recently deceased chairman or changing top leadership positions including that of vice chairman Jay Y. Lee. Heir apparent Lee, whose father and Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away in October, is currently facing two separate trials that …
Oil prices drop on US stock build, delay in OPEC+ meeting
Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday, hit by a surprise build in oil inventories in the United States and as OPEC and its allies left markets in limbo by delaying a formal meeting to decide whether to increase output in January. Brent crude oil futures were down by 41 cents, or 0.9%, at $47.01 …
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