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More than 40 local officials in China are in trouble for failing to control the spiraling effects of  Delta variant outbreak. This is as Chinese authorities is struggling to stop the worst resurgence of Covid-19 the country has seen in over a year. The current outbreak of the virus,  first emerged in the eastern city of Nanjing. It has now spread to over half of China’s 31 provinces and caused more than 1,000 symptomatic infections in three weeks. Authorities have rushed to impose stringent lockdowns, mass testing, extensive quarantine and travel restrictions . Reports from China say the new covid-19…

Nigerian Army has come under intense criticism for embracing Boko Haram terrorists who slaughtered innocent Nigerians over the years. The terrorists, it is alleged, have killed thousands, plundered properties and rendered many homeless and Internally Displaced Persons. Oluwaseun, the widow of slain Ibrahim Sakaba, a lieutenant-colonel, has slammed the Nigerian Army for commending the 1,081 Boko Haram terrorists who purportedly surrendered in Bama, Borno State, on Monday. In a statement on Monday, the army stated that a so-called bomb expert for the terrorist group known as Musa Adamu, a.k.a Mala Musa Abuja, and his second in command Usman Adamu, a.k.a…

The inauguration of Peace Maintenance Movement (PMM) later changed to Maintain Peace Movement in Ikono and Ini and other local government areas has sunk into the consciousness of the Akwa Ibom electorate as political fulcrum of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to capture the soul of the state in 2023 general elections. Before this, the rumour was rife. But the government media chiefs were in communicado to confirm the rumour. It went to town. No one was there to receive her. Though people saw her, many did not take judicial notice of her. ‘Mind your business’ was the slogan. She moved from church…

After a barrage of sexual harassment allegations, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Tuesday, resigned in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment. It came after New York’s attorney general released the results of an investigation that found Cuomo sexually harassed at least 11 women. Investigators said he subjected women to unwanted kisses; groped their breasts or buttocks or…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) risks losing its presidential bid in 2023 if the party fails to sack Mai Mala Buni caretaker led committee, Senator Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant on Niger Delta Affairs has warned. Enang said that the significance of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State Supreme Court judgment will be very dangerous for the party going forward, stressing that even if the party fills presidential candidate in 2023, under Buni-led caretaker committee, it would be disastrous since the party doesn’t have an executive known to law to fill candidates for elections. The Senator on Arise Television…

Udeme Nana Gift-giving has deep and strong roots in the historical communal culture of Africa. It used to be an exchange which created, built and cemented relationships. It used to be a peace omen, a love omen which loosened taut nerves and drew smiles – a sign of relief and joy. In many circumstances, gifts were solutions to problems when they met the needs of recipients. Gifts were worthwhile articles and artifacts cherished by both the giver and the beneficiary. Gifts were given respectfully; the status and dignity of the recipient taken into consideration. Not so anymore, this culture…

More troubles are in the lurch for Senator Rochas Okorocha representing Owerri West Senatorial District as a prominent Ogun traditional ruler has withdrawn his chieftaincy title. The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Ebenezer Akintunde Akinyemi, has announced the withdrawal of the conferment of Otunba Asoludero chieftaincy title on Senator Okorocha. On Monday, August 9, the Owerri High Court had ordered final forfeiture of more than 500 properties belonging to the former Imo governor to the government. The withdrawal contained in a letter dated Monday, August 9, 2021 and signed by the First Class monarch in Yewa North Local Government Area of…

The Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Bayelsa United lifted this year’s coveted Aiteo Cup at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State on Sunday. They roundly defeated another Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Nasarawa United 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. On other hand, Bayelsa Queens knocked out Robo Queens 4-2 in the women’s category to lift the trophy. The Bayelsa United vs Nasarawa United game was played under floodlight with all four goals scored in the first half of the encounter. Okardi Inikurogha shots the Restoration Boys into the lead in the 19th…

Operatives of Uyo Area Command ‘A’ Division, Barracks Road in Akwa Ibom State are grilling a man who allegedly stabbed his ex-roommate to death over argument on the ownership of cooking pot. One Samuel Cosmos Akpan from Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State allegedly killed his former roommate, one Ubong Pellen Solomon, from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident, it was gathered, occurred Saturday morning at 18, Idak Okpo Lane, Uyo, the state capital, after the deceased, who buried his late mother at the Mbiokporo cemetery, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, was just trying…

High Court in Owerri, Monday, ordered the final forfeiture of more than 500 personal properties allegedly owned by former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha and his family members. Since Okorocha lost the soul of Imo Government House, he has been having a running battle with Governor Hope Uzodinma. Justice Fred Njemanze who gave the ruling said there was no verifiable reasons before him that the properties should not be forfeited to the State Government and that the white paper gazette covering the land matters remained a legal binding document. He added that there was no “Concrete and verifiable…