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Senator Lalong Congratulates Governor Mutfwang on Supreme Court Victory, Calls for Unity and Progress in Plateau State

Ekweanaedonews3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Senator Simon Bako Lalong, former Governor of Plateau State and representative of Plateau South Senatorial District, extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on his recent victory at the Supreme Court. Senator Lalong emphasized the importance of unity among politicians to foster a prosperous and inclusive Plateau State. Senator Lalong acknowledged that the legal journey…

Rivers Assembly To Re-Screen Nine Commissioners Who Resigned From Fubara’s Cabinet On Wednesday

Alex Ogbonnaya3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule has invited for screening the nine commissioners who resigned their positions last. This was contained in a statement by the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly Emeka Amadi. Recall that part of the 8-point peace agenda signed by Governor Sim Fubara…

Mr. Femi Otedola Donates 1 Billion Naira to Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ensuring Safety for All Lagosians

Ekweanaedonews3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

In a remarkable show of patriotism and dedication, Mr. Femi Otedola fulfilled his promise by donating a generous sum of 1 billion Naira to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. This substantial contribution will have a profound impact on enhancing safety and security measures for the people of Lagos. The donation comes as a significant…

Ivory Coast From War Torn To AFCON Host

Alex Ogbonnaya3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Within the past twenty years Ivory Coast have fought two civil wars 2002-2007 and 2010-11. The outcome, very devastating especially on infrastructures Ivory Coast’s hosting of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will further accelerate the country’s impressive rebound since its civil war ended in 2011. By its own admission, the government has invested at…

Ekiti State Explores Collaboration with Finland for Innovation-Driven Knowledge Zone Project

Alex Ogbonnaya3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Leena Pylvanainen, and Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy, Mr. Seun Fakuade, recently met at the Embassy of Finland to discuss potential collaboration on the Knowledge Zone project. This project has received a substantial $80 million investment from the African Development Bank Group. The primary objective of the Ekiti…

Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan fights back to beat Ali Carter in Masters final to claim eighth title

Alex Ogbonnaya3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Ronnie O’Sullivan fought back to claim a record-extending eighth Masters title with a thrilling 10-7 victory over Ali Carter at the Alexandra Palace. O’Sullivan, already the youngest-ever winner of the tournament, becomes the oldest-ever champion too, aged 48. He trailed 6-3 in the evening session but then reeled off seven of the next eight frames…

Kano Guber: Nigeria Could Have Been On Fire – Galadima

Alex Ogbonnaya3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, says the country could have been on fire had the Supreme Court sacked Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State during its epochal judgements last Friday. Galadima also congratulated President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for not interfering with the independence of…

Police Bust Criminal At Checkpoint, Killed 1, Arrest 3, In Anambra

Okafor Chinelo3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Police in Anambra State have busted some criminal while on duty at a checkpoint, killing one of its members and capturing three in the raid. A press statement release by the spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the gang was accosted at a checkpoint on Sunday evening. According to him,…

Nabeeha murder: Mr Macaroni blasts Slams Federal Government On Poor Security

Okafor Chinelo3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Popular Nigerian content creator, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has slammed the Nigerian government over its inability to tackle the rising insecurity in the country. Macaroni was reacting to the death of one of the six kidnapped family members in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Recall that Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and…

Pantami Blames Security Agencies For Neglecting NIN-SIM Policy When Tracking Criminals

Okafor Chinelo3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Isa Ali Pantami, a former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, has accused the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies of refusing to use the NIN-SIM policy to fight insecurity in the country. Pantami, while responding to a question from an X user who wondered why so much money was spent on the policy…