Gov. Sanwo-Olu Thanks Lagos Residents, Promises More Transformation In 2023
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday thanked Lagosians for the massive support given to his administration in 2022, even as he commissioned a network of transport infrastructure to create fast access between boundary towns of Lagos and Ogun states. Sanwo-Olu who spoke while commissioning the newly-rehabilitated Isuti Road in Igando, Ishefun-Camp Davies Road, and […]
Ukraine President Back In Kyiv, Russia Keeps Up Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded another defiant note on his return to his nation’s capital Friday following his wartime visit to the United States, saying his forces are “working toward victory” even as Russia launched new strikes across the country. Zelenskyy posted on his Telegram account that he’s in his Kyiv office following his U.S. […]
Philippines Cockfighting: Charges Laid Over Alleged Kidnappings
Six people have been charged over the kidnapping of a group of people linked to the world of cockfighting in the Philippines. The group of six is thought to have been abducted on their way to a fight in the capital Manila in January. It’s part of a wave of mysterious disappearances to hit the […]
Serial Killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, Freed From Nepal Jail
A French serial killer known as The Serpent, convicted of several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s, has been released from a Nepalese prison. Charles Sobhraj, 78, was freed after a court ruled in favour of his age and good behaviour. He spent 19 years in jail in Nepal for killing two North Americans […]
Wike: “I’ll Unveil My Preferred Presidential Candidate In January
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Thursday disclosed that the decision on which presidential candidate to mobilize votes for in the forthcoming 2023 general election has been taken and will be unveiled in January 2023. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Governor Wike spoke at the inauguration of the Rumuokwurusi- Elimgbu Flyover (10th flyover) in Rumuokwurusi Town, […]
Gov. Badaru Abubakar Okays N12,000 Minimum To Jigawa Pensioners
Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has approved the implementation of the new negotiated minimum monthly pension to N12,000 in the state. This was revealed by the state’s Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila on Thursday. He said a circular indicating the pension increase for pensioners would be disseminated to all relevant […]
PMB: I’m Committed To Improving The Welfare Of Police And Military Personnel
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of police and military personnel. Buhari spoke on Thursday in Abuja as he received the 2021 audited report and 2023 budget proposal of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The Nigerian leader noted that his administration made the welfare of police officers a priority, […]
Fintiri’s Running Mate Resigns As Varsity VC
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s running mate, Kaletapwa Farauta has tendered her resignation letter as the Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU). The ADSU Chairman of Governing Council, Dr. Awwal Tukur disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday during a press briefing held at the ADSU Liaison Office in Yola. He explained that the […]
Why The 2023 Election Cannot Be Rigged – Prof. Emeka Ezeonu
Prof. Emeka Ezeonu, a former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official has declared that the 2023 elections cannot be rigged. The one-time Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo spoke on Wednesday at a Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) event in Awka, Anambra. Ezeonu encouraged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and perform their […]
Russia-Ukraine War: Top Official Rogozin Wounded In Ukrainian Shelling
A Russian former deputy prime minister has been injured after shelling hit a hotel in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, reports say. Dmitry Rogozin, who also once led the space agency, said he was hit above the shoulder blade. Another person is said to have been killed in the attack on the outskirts of […]
