Ukraine War: Missile And Drone Attack Launched Against Russia
Russia says it has destroyed dozens of missiles and drones fired at its territory from Ukraine. Local officials reported two people, including a child, were killed in the attack. The Russian defence ministry said 13 missiles and 32 drones were shot down over several Russian regions. A child was reported killed in Bryansk region, while […]
LP Rejects Proposed Timetable For Edo Governorship Primaries
The Labour Party in Edo State has refuted the authenticity of an online document titled “Guidelines and Timetable for Edo State Governorship Primaries,” The document, bearing Dr. Abayomi Arabambi’s signature, claims to detail the Labour Party’s internal process for the 2024 gubernatorial candidate selection. Edo Labour Party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Sam Uroupa, in a Friday […]
Tinubu Vows To Foster Peace In The South-East
President Bola Tinubu emphasizes the federal government’s commitment to deploy available resources for establishing peace in the South-East geopolitical zone. Tinubu made the statement yesterday during the unveiling of the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P) and the Thanksgiving Service/Homecoming ceremony dedicated to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu. The significant gathering […]
Zamfara Govt. Pays 13th Month Salaries
The Zamfara State government has approved the disbursement of 30 percent of basic salaries for state government employees, alongside the full settlement of December salaries. Governor Dauda Lawal conveyed this decision through a circular communicated by the Head of Service, Ahmed Aliyu Liman. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the approval for disbursing […]
Shettima: FG To Collaborate With Nasarawa On Karu’s Infrastructure
Vice President Kashim Shettima has guaranteed the federal government’s dedication to partnering with Nasarawa State for the development of infrastructure in the Karu region. He reaffirmed this commitment during the official inauguration of the five-kilometer Masaka-Luvu Road in the Karu local government area of the state. Karu, situated along the border of the Federal Capital […]
Donald Trump Blocked From Maine Presidential Ballot In 2024
Maine’s top election official has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up to the US Capitol riot in 2021. Maine now joins Colorado as the two states […]
Thousands Of Palestinians Flee Central Gaza As Israeli Troops Advance
An estimated 150,000 Palestinians are being forced to flee areas of central Gaza, the UN has said, as Israeli forces advance on refugee camps there. Witnesses and Hamas’s armed wing reported that tanks had reached the eastern outskirts of Bureij camp. Israel’s military recently expanded its ground offensive to target Bureij and nearby Nuseirat and […]
Tinubu Set To Unveil PISE-P In Abia On Friday
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the official unveiling of the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) and a reception for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Bende, Abia State, on Friday. The entourage will include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, South East governors, and the Oni […]
FG Announces Fresh Closure Of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has announced the planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha in a statement released yesterday said; “The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wishes to […]
BUA Group’s Chairman: Cement Price Stays At N3500 In 2024
Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul-Samad Rabiu, has confirmed the company’s dedication to keeping the selling price of cement at N3,500 per bag from January 2024. He conveyed this commitment after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos, assuring that BUA would strive to maintain accessibility and affordability for customers […]
