The River State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has inaugurated a new board for the Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA. This is aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of indiscriminate waste disposal in the state. The Sole Administrator charged the newly appointed members to embrace a disciplined and holistic approach to waste […]
According to a credible military source, the terrorists were neutralized during separate operations that successfully repelled attempted attacks on the Bita and Wulgo areas. Among those neutralised were two top commanders identified as Abu Nazir, the Munzir of Juye, and Abu Fatima, the Munzir of Koloram. Read Also: Insecurity: Three Boko Haram Fighters Surrender To […]
The Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. “The EFCC is currently prosecuting three suspects, namely Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka, over their alleged involvement in the scam,” Oyewale said. According to EFCC, CBEX lured unsuspecting Nigerians into investing their funds with the […]
The military chief made the remark in a dialogue with the pressmen. He noted that the clampdown on Ekpa had reduced violent incidents in the region, which has long battled insecurity linked to separatist groups. A Nigerian-Finnish citizen, Ekpa, spearheads a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, a group seeking the secession of the South-east […]
The union said the demonstrations will focus on the government’s failure to prioritise its demands, particularly the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the government and the union. In a statement released by the Union’s President, Christopher Piwuna, ASUU said it would give the government until 28 August, 2025 to address the demands, after which […]
Makinde made the call while speaking after the conclusion of a closed-door consultative summit held in Lagos, calling for the party’s immediate focus to be on rebuilding internal unity and credibility. “We haven’t even gotten to the stage of talking about presidential candidates,” Makinde said. “If we don’t have a viable party, everything else will […]
Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in the village of Shipton Bellinger in southwestern England, five years before the start of World War I. In a statement, Ethel and her family expressed gratitude for the kind messages as she celebrated her 116th birthday. “Ethel and her family are so grateful for all of the […]
His alleged accomplice, one Sunday Michael, aged 24, a security guard at 9th Mile and a native of the Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was also arrested. According to report, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, following intelligence gathered after ransom demands were reported. In a statement […]
The Alaafin disclosed this in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, a fresh battle between the Alaafin, Oba Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, sprang up after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]
Reports revealed that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, paving the way for the long-anticipated coronation. A government delegation reportedly met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-In-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday to finalize arrangements. Confirming the development, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch-in-waiting, told newsmen that the coronation ceremony will […]