[dropcap]U[/dropcap].S. Democrats won the governorship races in Virginia and New Jersey and the mayoral race in New York on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump. In Virginia, Democrat Ralph Northam beat Republican Ed Gillespie, who had adopted some of Trump’s combative tactics and issues. Northam, the state’s lieutenant governor, overcame a
No Other Tribe Believe(d) In One Nigeria Than The Igbos
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]gbos are an ethnic group native to the present-day South-central and Southeastern Nigeria. Geographically, the Igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the Niger River. It’s no news that the Igbos suffered a huge loss and setback after the Civil war. They are so enterprising, not minding the unitary currency given to them
Ugwuanyi Welcomes Obasanjo As He Leads Brenthurst Team To Enugu (Photos)
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer President Obasanjo led a delegation of Brenthurst Foundation to visit Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo expressed delight with the commitment being displayed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State towards the socio-economic development of the South East region, saying that the governor has “surprised him”. Chief Obasanjo, recalled
President Buhari Presents The National Assembly With 2018 Budget
President Buhari Presents the Nigeria’s Joint National Assembly with 2018 budget. The Federal Government plans to spend about N8.6tn next year, a jump of about 15 per cent from the N7.44tn budgeted for the current year. The figures were contained in the 2018-2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper, which Buhari had earlier
We Expose Scammers Every Tuesday
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ank Verification Number (BVN) is another way scammers try to deceive Nigerians into succumbing to their ploy. Now, let me make it clear, no one can withdraw your money using just your BVN. In as much as i would advise total discretion to the usage and exposition of your BVN, no one can withdraw
Is Alex Ekwueme Dead? See Details
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]umours have been speculating since today of the death of the former Vice president of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme. Please disregard any news as regards to that. Jkcyno.com gathered he is doing fine in Enugu at Memphis hospital as disclosed by close relatives. Some close friends just had prayers with him in preparation for
Female Suicide Bombers Kill Six Farmers In Maiduguri – Police
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Police in Borno on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while trying to sneak into Maiduguri metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku, in a telephone interview said that the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in Tomsu Ngamdu community on the outskirts of Maiduguri. He
Dangote Donates N500m To Kano Market Fire Victims
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]usiness mogul and Chairman of the Appeal Fund Raising Committee for victims of fire incidents in Kano markets, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, yesterday presented a cheque of N500 million to the committee Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who received the cheque at the Government House, said the committee raised about N1.2 billion for the victims. He said
ASUP Threatens To Begin Strike Nov. 13
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says it will embark on an indefinite strike with effect from Monday, Nov. 13, unless the Federal Government pays its 2016 shortfalls and all outstanding arrears. The National President of the Union, Mr Usman Dutse gave the strike notice while briefing newsmen on the outcome of ASUP
State Of Aso Rock Clinic Disturbing – Reps
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]embers of the House of Representatives were in shock on Monday after undertaking a facility tour of the State House Medical Centre, Abuja, describing its state as “quite disturbing.” An ad hoc committee of the House, after the visit, also said the clinic needed urgent rehabilitation and equipping else it would no longer