French Open 2019: Nadal powers past Federer into final
Defending champion, Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, winning in straight sets. The 33-year-old produced an outstanding performance to beat Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the last four on Court Philippe Chatrier. The win moves him within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title and it was Federer’s worst Grand Slam defeat...
Children, 14 to 17 years sent to prison in Delta – Child Rights Activist
Kelvin Meluwa DELTA - Child Rights Activist, Comrade Ighorhiowhunu Aghogho, has raised alarm that remand home in Sapele, Delta State, is "over congested with children". He said children between the ages of 14 and 17 years are being sent to prison in the State. "Remand home in Sapele, Delta State is congested with children and other young persons. Children under the ages...
Cross River unveils theme for 2019 carnival
The Cross River state government has unveiled the theme for the 2019 street carnival. The theme is "Humanity". Cross River State carnival has received reviews and ratings to be the biggest street carnival in Africa. Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, said the theme of the carnival seeks to speak truth to power to the effect that all the artificial barriers...
NDDC’s N24billion Ogbia-Nembe road ready for inauguration
BAYELSA - Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is preparing grounds for the commissioning of the N24 billion Ogbia-Nembe Road, built in partnership with Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC. It spans 29 kilometres through swampy terrains in Bayelsa State. Speaking on behalf of the NDDC Acting Managing Director, Gbene Joi Nunieh, after inspecting the project on Sunday 24th November, the Acting Executive...
Hate Speech Bill Still Alive – Senator Sabi
The sponsor of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has said the proposed legislation is alive and will continue its journey at the National Assembly. However, Sabi, who is the Deputy Senate Majority Whip, clarified on Tuesday that the death penalty provision in the bill would be removed. He said he would propose an amendment to the bill since...
CBN restricts milk importation to six companies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has added milk and dairy products to the list of items not eligible for forex. However, the bank exempted six companies from the restriction. “As part of efforts to increase local production of milk, its derivatives and dairy products, the Central Bank of Nigeria has engaged with some companies in the industry who have keyed...
IGP, Adamu Declares Bandits In North West As Boko Haram, ISWAP Members
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, says bandits in North West are Boko Haram and ISWAP members. He made the declaration in Kaduna on Thursday, during a meeting with top Police Commanders over recent attacks in the state. The IGP stated that the reinforced attacks need new war strategies geared towards eliminating the bandits from their hideouts in the nook...
South African President Ramaphosa Appoints Okonjo-Iweala Head Economic Advisory Council
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly appointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Head of the country’s Economic Advisory Council. ABN TV reports that South Africa entered its second recession in two years in the final quarter of last year as agriculture, transport and construction contracted, data showed on Tuesday, highlighting the impact of power cuts on the nation’s economy. Statistics...
Coronavirus: Obey Govt Guidelines, Speaker Tells Abians
Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, the Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, has urged all Abians and visitors to the State to strictly follow the guidelines established by the State Government in the fight against the rampaging Coronavirus. The Speaker said this on Wednesday in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia the Abia State capital. He emphasised that the...
Oyo Records First COVID-19 Death
Oyo State Government has recorded its first COVID-19 death. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, made this announcement on Wednesday evening via his official Twitter handle. He revealed that the first COVID-19 death was at the University Teaching Hospital, (UCH) in Ibadan, the state capital. “The COVID-19 confirmation test for one suspected case came back POSITIVE. The patient died at the University College...
