The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu has assured Nigerians that the 25th of February General election must take place as planned despite growing tensions around currency and fuel shortages. The INEC boss, Yakubu held a closed door meeting with Nigerian President Buhari and made the statement following the deliberations … [Read more...] about ‘Election will be held as scheduled, on the 25th of February’ – INEC Chairman assures Nigerians.
Nubian Egyptians compensated for abandoning homes, land to make way for Aswan dam in Egypt
By Arab News A compensation scheme to recompense Nubians affected by the construction of the Aswan High Dam and reservoir has been further extended by the Egyptian government. The awarding of damages is being conducted in line with a set of rules drawn up by a special committee and includes compensation payments, and the replacement of homes and agricultural land lost to … [Read more...] about Nubian Egyptians compensated for abandoning homes, land to make way for Aswan dam in Egypt
No reasonable Nigerian will vote for APC, PDP –Kwankwaso
By PUNCH Damilola Olufemi The Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said no Nigerian in their right frame of mind will elect either the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25 presidential election. Kwankwaso said this on Monday while addressing his supporters at the party’s governorship … [Read more...] about No reasonable Nigerian will vote for APC, PDP –Kwankwaso
Nigeria’s Tems wins Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance (video)
Last night at Los Angles, Tems won the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U with Future and Drake. … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Tems wins Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance (video)
Husband of the killed Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour in Sayreville New Jersey posts Facebook tribute
“On Feb. 1, Dwumfour, 30, who had just completed her first year on the Sayreville Borough Council, was fatally shot inside her car outside her home on Samuel Circle in the Parlin section of town. Police found her dead, alone inside the vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Neighbors reported hearing about 10 gunshots before Dwumfour's SUV was seen rolling down the street where it … [Read more...] about Husband of the killed Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour in Sayreville New Jersey posts Facebook tribute