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Tanzania Poll: Citizens Begin Casting Votes Amidst Tense Atmosphere

Halima Sheji Oct 28, 2020 0

Voting in Tanzania’s presidential election began on Wednesday, with an opposition leader who survived being shot 16 times facing off against an incumbent who claims prayer can prevent COVID-19.The run-up to the East African country’s…

Entertainment

BBNaija: “I’m Not A Stealer Of Man, Na Them Dey Rush Me” – Nengi

Faith Aug 5, 2020 0

Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi has opened up on how she feels about rumors circulating about her as tensions rise in the house.As the reality game continues, a lot of the female housemates have blacklisted Nengi because they are of…

Foreign

UN Chief Concerned Over Renewed Tension Between North Korea And South Korea

Harrison Arubu Jun 17, 2020 0

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned over renewed tension between North Korea and South Korea, his office said in a note to newsmen on Tuesday evening.SEE ALSO: Trump Defends Buffalo Officers, Claims 75-Year-Old Man Faked…

News

Cardinal Onaiyekan urges FG to defuse tension, restore peace

Okeoghene Akubuike Jul 2, 2019 0

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on the Federal Government to defuse the tension that had arisen in the country in recent times, restore peace and security.Onaiyekan made this call during the Opening/Welcome Dinner of the Second…

News

Tensions Flare as Israel Shoots Down Syrian Warplane

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 26, 2018 0

Tensions has escalated between the State of Israel and Syria when the Israeli military reported that it shot down a Syrian Military Warplane that had reportedly strayed into Airspace controlled by Israel in the Golan Heights.Israel…

News

Osun: Tension as State APC Suspend Chairman, Secretary

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 17, 2018 0

The political atmosphere in Osun state has become tense after hoodlums went riot in Oshogbo the state Capital on Monday.The thugs attacked Journalists when they stormed a venue where 11 out of the 16 members of the All Progressives…

World

Erdogan escalates row with U.S., says no longer recognises ambassador

Uju Oct 11, 2017 0

Turkey no longer recognises the U.S. ambassador to Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, toughening his rhetoric amid a worsening row with the U.S., sparked by the arrest of a U.S. consulate employee.“We do not…

Government

‘Operation Python Dance’: Ikpeazu thanks God for averting bloodbath in Abia

Uju Sep 18, 2017 0

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed gratitude to God for averting bloodbath in the state, following the withdrawal of troops deployed to Abia for a one-month military exercise code-named “Operation Python Dance.”Ikpeazu made the…

Government

Tension: PLSG imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on Jos metropolis

Uju Sep 15, 2017 0

The Plateau State Government on Friday imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Jos Metropolis following “rumoured skirmishes, tension and confusion” over the situation in South-East.The government, in a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Nanle,…

Government

Senate urges Buhari to caution Sagay over hate speech against NASS

Uju Sep 7, 2017 0

The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call the Chairman, Presidential Action Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, to order over falsehood against the National Assembly.In a statement by its spokesman, Sen.…

Metro

Navy Kill Tompolo’s Kinsman in Warri, Tension Escalates

Femi Famutimi Mar 26, 2016 0

Tension on Friday enveloped Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State as men of the Nigerian Navy recently deployed to the area following renewed vandalization of oil installations, were alleged to have…

Government

Jonathan admits to being worried by tension ahead of 2015 polls

Tobi Adeyeye Jul 26, 2013 0

President Goodluck Jonathan has admitted to being worried by the rising political tension in the country as the 2015 general elections approach, and has vowed to use his influence as president and leader of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic…