The Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke has applauded the roles of women in nation building, especially the wives of security personnel in the country who have strengthened the officers in the frontline. The Governor made the commendation while receiving members of the Police Officers Wives Association (POVA) in his office on Thursday,…
· Says Sapele seaport completely abandoned, Calabar, Koko, Port Harcourt, and Warri seaports left to rot, and severely underutilized · Describes performance of Okpe politicians as poor · Tells Oborevwori, Dafinone, other Delta top government officials what to do President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe has expressed concern about the concentration of seaports…
By Faith Berewa The Nigerian Senate last week approved the establishment of a North West Development Commission “to address the challenges facing the seven states in the geopolitical zone”. According to media reports the decision was sequel to the adoption and consideration of a report of the Committee on Special Duties submitted to it. Deputy…
The Nigerian Senate last week approved the establishment of a North West Development Commission “to address the challenges facing the seven states in the geopolitical zone”. According to media reports the decision was sequel to the adoption and consideration of a report of the Committee on Special Duties submitted to it. Deputy President of the…
Nine people died and scores more were injured as strong winds caused part of a stage to collapse during an election campaign event in north-eastern Mexico on Wednesday evening. Nuevo León Governor Samuel García, who attended the scene, said that nine people, including a minor, died and 50 suffered medium or serious injuries. At least…
Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II, deposed as the Emir of Kano four years ago, has been reinstated to the throne by Governor Abba Yusuf. Yusuf announced the decision on Thursday after signing the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Malam…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti division has sentenced two persons, Benjamin Joseph (32), and Stephen Orban (25), to death by hanging for robbing two persons of cash and valuable items. The convicts were arraigned on December 30, 2022, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery. The charge read, “On 16th…
…. Issues 48 hours for former emirs to vacate palaces. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir of Kano state. Governor Yusuf also issued 48 hours to Aminu Ado Bayero and four other former first class chiefs to vacate the palace and hand over all emirates property…
The Lagos State Police Command has identified the policeman filmed in a viral video strangling an Uber driver who was in motion on a highway. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Thursday, stating that the officer serves in the Mosafejo Division of the command. Hundeyin wrote, “The…
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill proposing that the country return back to reciting the old National Anthem. The bill which was sponsored by the leader of the House, Hon Julius Ihonvbere was passed for second and third reading on the floor of the House during plenary in Abuja. Details soon
