September
NBA writes AGF over rules of professional conduct amendment
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says the recent amendment to the rules of professional conduct of legal practitioners (RPC), 2007 has brought ridicule to the association.
NSCDC arrests 19 ‘rapists’ in Kaduna
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command, says it has arrested 19 suspected rapists in the state between August and September.
Former Nigerian minister makes shortlist for WTO top job
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has scaled yet another hurdle in the race for the job of Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Hoteliers, tourism operators reject electricity tariff hike
Operators in the hospitality industry in the country, including hotel owners and tourism operators Friday rejected the September 2 electricity tariff hike by the federal government.
13 persons die in multiple autocrash in Kwara
Thirteen persons were reported dead in two separate motor accidents along Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa highway in the Moro local government area of Kwara state early hours of Thursday.
Edo election: NSCDC deploys additional 1,998 officers
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Muhammadu, has approved the deployment of an additional 1,998 special force of the Corps for the Edo State Governorship Election.
Edo election: 1.7 million eligible to vote as 483,000 cards uncollected
Records at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have indicated that no fewer than 1.72 million persons are eligible to vote in the September 19 Edo governorship polls while 483,796 eligible voters will not participate.
China testing 11 virus vaccines, four undergoing stage three trials
China is conducting clinical trials of 11 vaccines against the coronavirus disease, four of which are in phase 3, the country’s Science and Technology Minister Wang Zhigang said on Friday. “At the moment, 11 vaccines...
Carabao Cup: Liverpool may face Arsenal in fourth round
The winner of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup tie against Lincoln City next Thursday, will face either Arsenal or Leicester in round four of the competition.
Saudi Arabia set to begin Umrah for local pilgrims
The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that the “resumption of Umrah will be done gradually depending on COVID-19 conditions.”
Bernd Schuster: Barcelona can only win La Liga this campaign
Former Barcelona midfielder Bernd Schuster said he can see the embattled club winning LaLiga but little else in 2020-21.
Real Madrid snub move for Tottenham star
Real Madrid are not interested in a move for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli according to reports from Diario AS.
YIAGA: APC, PDP inducing Edo voters with money, other items
An election observation group, YIAGA Africa, says the two major political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are inducing voters with money and other gift items ahead of the September 19 governorship elections.
Police warns Zamfara APC against intervening in security issues
The Zamfara Police Command has warned the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state to avoid intervening in security issues.
Edo election: Governor Obaseki declares Friday work-free
Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State, the government has declared Friday, September 18, 2020, as a work-free day.
Edo election: IGP orders restriction of vehicular movement
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in Edo State ahead of Saturday governorship election in the state.
Edo election: ADC raises alarm over deployment of 31,000 security operatives
African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised the alarm over the deployment of over 31,000 policemen in Edo State ahead of the governorship elections holding on Saturday, September 19.
Ondo election: INEC opens special link to recruit more prospective corps members
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has opened a special link in the registration form to allow the recruitment of additional corps members as adhoc staff for the October 31 Ondo state governorship election.
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NBA writes AGF over rules of professional conduct amendment
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says the recent amendment to the rules of professional conduct of legal practitioners (RPC), 2007 has brought ridicule to the association.
Nigerian researchers develop ‘herbal cure’ for coronavirus
Noel Wannang, the committee chairman, announced the development on Friday, said the “cure” was “proven to be safe” after initial trials.
NNPC shortlists 78 companies for pipelines rehabilitation bidding
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has shortlisted 78 companies to bid for the rehabilitation of oil pipelines and deport infrastructure across the country.
Indian army admits wrongdoing in killing three Kashmiris
The Indian army says its soldiers exceeded powers under the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the killing of three local civilians in southern Indian-administered Kashmir earlier this year.
Edo election: YIAGA Africa to adopt PVT methodology to check credibility of election results
Yiaga Africa, a civil society organisation says it plans to deploy its Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) methodology to assess the credibility of the Sept. 19, Edo Governorship poll.
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Bode George: Edo people should ignore conspiracies of little men
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has described Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State as an Enigma.
Pregnant woman, five others killed in Mali mine blast
Six women, one of whom was pregnant, were killed in a landmine blast in southern Mali on Friday, officials said, in the latest violence to hit the war-torn Sahel state.
Nasarawa set to begin community testing for coronavirus
The Nasarawa State Government says it will soon commence community testing to ascertain the level of Coronavirus prevalence in the state.
Gusau university staff accuse VC of corruption, seek investigation
The staff of the Federal University, Gusau, have accused the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Magaji Garba, of corruption and disregard for due process in the award of contracts, and requested for an investigation into the matter.
Bayelsa election: Appeal court dismisses application to join ANDP factional leaders in Duoye Diri’s...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed an application by five leaders of a faction of the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP) seeking to join in an appeal filed by the governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, against the judgement of the Bayelsa governorship election tribunal.