Supporters Of Peter Obi Take Down P’Harcourt, Demand Reform
In support of Peter Obi’s bid for the presidency, thousands of his supporters took down Port Harcourt on Friday. Peter Obi is the Labour Party’s presidential candidate. Around 10,000 of Obi’s followers gathered at the Eleme junction axis of Aba Road and sang songs in his praise. The supporters marched along a section of Ikwerre […]
Russia Blocks Nuclear Treaty Agreement Over Ukraine Reference
Russia has blocked the adoption of a joint declaration by a United Nations conference on nuclear disarmament. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is reviewed by its 191 signatories every five years, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Russia objected to a draft text citing “grave concern” over military activities around Ukraine’s nuclear plants, in particular […]
FCTA Reanimates G-7 To Fight Kidnapping, Terrorism
To effectively protect the lives and property in the entire 8,000 square kilometers of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Security Committee has decided to strengthen the existing synergy between the security agencies and the various communities in the territory. The committee has resolved to work with the various communities to build a viable vigilante […]
Lagos Govt. To Begin The Construction Of Lekki ferry Next Month
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is living up to his campaign vows to make the state more convenient to live for residents as he unveiled plans to commence the construction of Lekki Estate Ferry Terminal in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It was gathered that the project is in conjunction with Lekki Estate Ferry Terminal Limited […]
Edo Govt Employs 3,000 Teachers, Introduces Digital Learning
To complement the gains from the EdoBest education reforms, the state government yesterday announced it had extended the reform program to the post-primary cadre while announcing that the government had engaged 3000 teachers for the primary cadre. Announcing the reforms, the state commissioner for education, Mrs. Joan Oviawe in a press briefing in Benin City, […]
Russia Burns off Gas As Europe’s Energy Bills Soar
As Europe’s energy costs skyrocket, Russia is burning off large amounts of natural gas, according to analysis shared with BBC News. Experts say the gas would previously have been exported to Germany. They say the plant, near the border with Finland, is burning an estimated $10m (£8.4m) worth of gas every day. Scientists are concerned […]
Trump: Judge Orders Release Of Redacted Search Court Papers
A US judge has ordered investigators to release a redacted version of court papers that convinced him to authorise a search of Donald Trump’s estate. The public version of the affidavit, a document that includes the evidence gathered by prosecutors, could reveal new details about the inquiry. The Department of Justice had opposed releasing an […]
Osun Govt. Outlaws Road-side Trading
The Osun State Government has banned the display of wares on the roads and pedestrian walkways across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civil Orientation, Funke Egbemofe, yesterday in Osogbo. She said that the ban was part of efforts to ensure safety in the marketplaces in […]
Atiku Called On All Stakeholders Of PDP And His Supporters To Desist From Deriding Wike
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has appealed to his aides, close associates, and all party stakeholders against making utterances capable of jeopardizing the ongoing peace process. The appeal came on the heels of a backlash generated by comments made by one of his close associates and former Jigawa State […]
To Recover Stolen Benin Artefacts, Germany Inks Contract
Germany has ink contract that will result in the return of Benin Bronzes that were stolen from the Kingdom of Benin in the 19th century. Benin was a former British colony that is now a part of Nigeria according to Reuters. The deal was signed on Thursday by German federal government body – Foundation […]
