Newspaper Headlines: Blackout looms as 14 power plants record low output
The sack of David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, and his deputy by a federal high court sitting in Abuja over defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated the cover pages. Source: Top Stories
US bans imports of Russian oil, coal amid Ukraine invasion
The United States has banned the importation of coal, gas and oil from Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine. Signing an executive order on Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be cutting off imports from Ukraine as further sanctions on Russia. The US and its western allies had imposed […]
IGP orders commands to release ALL impounded vehicles to owners on bond
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered the immediate release of all impounded vehicles at police stations to their owners on bond. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, in a statement on Tuesday, said the development was taken as part of efforts to make the police stations more presentable. The bond […]
In tears, Bamise’s mother begs for justice, says ‘I have no one but God’
Comfort Ayanwola, the mother of Oluwabamise, the late 22-year-old fashion designer, says she wants “true justice” for her daughter. TheCable had reported that Bamise was found dead on Monday — nine days after she was declared missing after she boarded a bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicle. Andrew Nice, the driver of the […]
Court order: Nobody can remove me as Ebonyi governor, says Umahi
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says the court ruling directing his removal from office is “null and void”. On Tuesday, a federal high court sitting in Abuja ordered the removal of Umahi and his deputy, Eric Igwe, over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
Ademola Adeleke wins NWC-backed Osun PDP guber primary
Ademola Adeleke has been declared the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun after winning the primary election backed by the national working committee (NWC). Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the returning officer and deputy governor of Bayelsa state, said 1916 delegates took part in the exercise. He said Adeleke polled 1887 […]
PDP notifies INEC of nominees to replace Umahi, deputy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has submitted the names of its nominees to replace David Umahi and Eric Igwe, governor and deputy governor of Ebonyi, respectively, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A federal high court sitting in Abuja had, on Tuesday, ordered the removal of Umahi and Igwe from […]
‘Over 60 vigilante operatives’ killed as gunmen invade Kebbi communities
More than 60 vigilante operatives in Kebbi state have been reportedly killed following an invasion by gunmen on communities in the state. A resident of Takita community told BBC Hausa the the villagers counted 63 bodies after the attack, which occurred on Sunday evening. “When they first came, they kidnapped people and […]
IWD 2022: Shatu Garko, Tems… 10 Nigerian women breaking the bias
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a vital day that has been set aside to commemorate the achievements of women across all spheres of life. The recognition is necessary to further encourage girls worldwide that there is no limit to what can be achieved. Source: Top Stories