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Ad-hoc staffers of Independent National Electoral Commission and observers assigned to assist in the conduct of Ondo governorship election in Saturday narrowly escaped death in a boat mishap. This was as a boat transporting INEC ad-hoc staff, election materials and observers has capsized in a river in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. A video sent by Yiaga africa and Kimpact Development initiative, obtained by TVC News shows all the occupants struggling to save their lives amidst the troubled waters as some were seen struggling to swim their way to the bank of the river. Men of Nigerian Navy…

Voting is ongoing in the Ondo Governorship election covering the 18 local government areas of the state. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is confident of winning the Ondo Governorship election for another four years, hoping of securing victory on divine power.  “Mine [confidence] is about God and that God in His infinite mercy will give me victory,” Akeredolu said after casting his vote at Ward 05, Unit 06, Ijebu 2, Owo, Ondo state. “So, my confidence is in God and I know God will give me victory.” When asked what he would do if the poll does not turn out in his…

Following the bloody clash between the police and protesters in Ughelli, Delta State that led to the brutal killing of a policeman, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has directed the state Commissioner of Police to carry out a discrete investigation into the unfortunate incident, root-out the perpetrators and bring the killer protesters to book. The IGP in a statement issued on Friday by Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, condemned the unprovoked and violent attack on policemen and damage to police operational vehicles and other assets by #EndSARS protesters in Ughelli, Delta State, on Thursday, October 8. He…

Lagos State has returned as epicentre of COVID-19 having recorded 71 new cases. This is as Nigeria recorded 151 new COVID-19 cases, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In its Twitter handle on Friday, NCDC announced that the pandemic was reported in 10 Nigerian states. These states are Ogun-26, Kaduna-17, Osun-10, Oyo-8, FCT-6, Rivers-6, Plateau-5, Akwa Ibom-1 and Ekiti-1. So far, confirmed cases have risen to 59,992 while 51,614 have been discharged 1,113 persons died from the virus in the country.

Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 in Friday’s international friendly encounter at the Jacques Lemans Arena Die Zeit in St. Veit, Austria, thanks to Ramy Bensebaini’s lone strike in the opening 10 minutes. The Borussia Monchengladbach defender fired the reigning African champions to victory at the Jacques Lemans Arena after pouncing on a loose ball from a corner-kick in the sixth minute. FC Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka was handed his debut appearance in the middle of the park while Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi made his bow for the West Africans. News Agency of Nigeria had reported that it was the first gathering…

Tunisia thumped Sudan 3-0 in Friday’s friendly encounter, while The Gambia saw off Congo-Brazzaville and Burkina Faso drubbed the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0. The Carthage Eagles, who meet Nigeria’s Super Eagles in another friendly bout next week, tore into a 3-0 lead in the first half against North-East Africans with a sensational 45 minutes of attacking football. Saif-Eddine Khaoui opened the scoring in the 17th minute after an assist from Wahbi Khazri, before Ali Maaloul doubled Tunisia’s advantage eight minutes later with a diving header from close range following a superb cross from the right flank from the Saint-Etienne…

A hangman’s noose awaits the serial killer found guilty for the multiple murder of several females in hotels in different parts of Rivers State, Nigeria. Gracious David-West who Friday was sentenced to death by hanging by a Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt had earlier been charged with 10 counts of murder and attempted murder. Justice Enebeli passed the judgment based on the voluntary statement and confession of the David-West as well as the CCTV footage of the convicted which was tendered and displayed during trial. He was found to be guilty of the murder of Maureen Ewuru, Jennifer Nwokocha, Blessing Effiong…

By: Israel Umoh The race for Ondo Government is on the touchline of history as the parties’ candidates have rounded off their electioneering campaigns and are at the mercy of voters to open the door for the preferred. The election in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria billed for Saturday, October 10 is largely seen as a contest between the APC and the PDP, though ZLP as a dark horse could show its political teeth. The incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), will rock the boat against Eyitayo Jegede of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…

The World Food Programme Friday won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. Oslo by Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Nobel Committee who made the announcement said Coronavirus pandemic has worsened a hunger crisis faced by millions of people around the world. The Nobel Committee called on governments to ensure that WFP and other aid organisations receive the financial support necessary to feed them. Tomson Phiri, WFP spokesperson in Geneva, said: “This is a proud moment, the nomination was itself enough, but winning the Nobel Prize is nothing short…

As a way to end the strike imbroglio, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has recommended what it calls Universities Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to Federal Government. However, ASUU still opposes the migration of its members to Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) platform. IPPIS, according to Federal Government, is a centralized payroll platform introduced to help it in monitoring and blocking leakages in the payment of salaries and wages. The UTAS position was affirmed by ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi in his reaction to earlier reports that President Buhari has declared that lecturers not captured on the…