Boat Mishap Victims In Niger State Laid To Rest
On Sunday, the victims of the passenger boat mishap in Gbajibo, a community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA), of Niger State, were laid to rest amid tears and conflicting emotions. In a boat mishap that happened in Gbajibo on Sunday morning, twenty-four people were confirmed dead. It was learned that a questionable number […]
FCT DRTS Gives Reason For Crushing Impounded Motorbikes, Tricycles
The Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) said that it made the decision to crush impounded motorcycles and tricycles since other penalties were not having the desired impact. This was made known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja by the service’s spokesperson, Mr. […]
Shettima Kicks Off Palliatives Distribution Worth N15 Billion In The Northeast
Vice President Kashim Shettima has kicked off the distribution of 250,000 bags of rice and other palliatives worth N15 billion by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to six states of the region. Shettima said the unity being displayed by the northeast governors is worthy of imitation by their colleagues in other subregions as he […]
Daniel Khalife: About 40 Inmates Moved From Prison After Escape – Minister
Dozens of prisoners were moved from HMP Wandsworth after the escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife, the justice secretary has said. Alex Chalk told the BBC “approximately” 40 inmates were transferred this week, following questions about whether the 21-year-old should have been held on remand at the Category B jail. But the minister said “relevant […]
Two Men Arrested Under Official Secrets Act
Two men have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act, police have confirmed, amid claims a parliamentary researcher was spying for China. The Sunday Times reported one of the men, in his 20s, was a researcher with links to several Tory MPs. He and another man in his 30s were arrested in March, the Met confirmed. […]
Tinubu’s Lawyers Reply Atiku, Peter Obi’s Camp Over Tribunal’s Judgment Having Their Watermark
The Tinubu Presidential Legal Team (TPLT) has clarified that they did not author the judgment issued by the Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday upholding President Bola Tinubu’s election. There have been widespread rumours that certified copies of the judgment by the five-member panel of justices led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, which have the headers […]
NNPP Crisis Worsens As Kwankwaso Subtly Moves To Change Logo, Constitution
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which is led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is about to face a deeper crisis as a result of a move to amend the party’s logo and constitution. Recall that Kwankwaso, the NNPP’s presidential candidate, had been expelled from the party by another faction led by Major Agbo for […]
African Union Becomes Permanent Member Of G-20
Following a proposal made earlier in June, the African Union (AU) has been admitted as a permanent member of the G-20 group. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this at the ongoing summit in New Delhi, India, on Saturday. The G20, which consists of the most affluent and powerful countries in the world, added […]
Rivers DPO Killers: Gov. Fubara Places N100 million Bounty On Okpolowu, Gang
Gift Okpara Okpolowu and other members of his gang are sought after by Rivers State Governor Similanayi Fubara for the murder of SP Bako Angbashim. Angbashim, the DPO of Ahoada Police Station, was beheaded by suspected cultists in Ahoada area of the state. In a press statement he personally signed in Port Harcourt on Saturday, […]
Zulu Leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies Aged 95 In South Africa
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a towering figure in South African politics and outspoken Zulu chief, has died at the age of 95. During the racist apartheid regime, he founded the Zulu Inkatha party after becoming disillusioned with the African National Congress (ANC). Thousands were killed in clashes between supporters of the two parties in the early 1990s. […]
