A helicopter in the convoy of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in “an accident” on Sunday, state media reported, without specifying if the president was on board. “Some unconfirmed reports say that the helicopter carrying President Raisi has had an accident in East Azerbaijan province,” state television said, adding that rescue efforts were underway….
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal included mostly one-piece suits in shades of red, beige and blue. Most…
Today, Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima GCON officially launched the 15th North East Joint Trade Fair in Bauchi, marking a significant milestone in the region’s economic development. This flagship event demonstrates the North East Governors’ Forum’s (NEGF) unwavering commitment to promoting regional commerce and attracting investment. The NEGF, comprising the Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno,…
…as govt promises to offset hospital bills Touched by the fatal collapse of the Obafemi Awolowo University ampitheatre which left some students seriously injured, the State Government has raised a delegation to inspect the scene and visit the injured students. The government delegation led by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole and Permanent Secretary…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to Osun people for their resolute support of his administration in its quest to deliver on his five point agenda on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Addressing a technical meeting of his Policy Coordination Unit on Saturday, the Governor reviewed the implementation of his five point agenda…
…as govt. promises to offset hospital bills… Roseline Olawuni Touched by the fatal collapse of the Obafemi Awolowo University ampitheatre which left some students seriously injured, the State Government has raised a delegation to inspect the scene and visit the injured students. The government delegation led by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole and…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that Arsenal will be their closest Premier League title challengers going forward. City are on the brink of a record fourth-straight title this weekend if they defeat West Ham on Sunday. However, they could lose it if they drop points and Arsenal beat Everton at the Emirates. Ahead…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Rachel Geoffrey, a 23-year-old woman, who resides at Federal Housing Estate, Girei, for allegedly setting hands of her stepchildren on fire. The children, Genesis Geoffrey, seven years old and Idadai Geoffrey, three years old, now have their affected hands bandaged. The Police Public Relations Officer in the…
The third flight from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi has arrived in Madinah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saturday morning. The third plane which took-off from Birnin Kebbi conveyed 430 intending pilgrims from Gwandu, Aliero, Bunza and Kalgo Local Government Areas of Kebbi alongside Kebbi Government Officials (KGO). The plane left Nigeria at…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states, have pleaded with the federal government to address some critical issues affecting the northeast region. The governors made the plea on Friday in a communique signed by the North East Governors Forum Chairman, Babagana Umara Zulum, after the NEGF’s…
