Israel’s military says a number of its soldiers have been “lightly injured” in northern Gaza Hamas also confirms there has been a clash – but blames Israel and says it remains committed to the temporary ceasefire It is the fifth day of the truce between Israel and Hamas, after a 48-hour extension was agreed yesterday…
Rescuers on Tuesday pulled out all 41 workers trapped for 17 days inside a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas after drilling through the debris of rock, concrete and earth to reach them, triggering jubilation across India. The evacuation of the men – low-wage workers from some of India’s poorest states – began more than six…
Twenty four hours after declaring his interest to run for the office of the governor of Edo state, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has expressed confidence in his victory in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Shaibu said he would definitely defeat the preferred candidate of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu stated this during…
Delta state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the commencement of construction of four strategic projects awarded to Julius Berger Nig. Plc in Warri/Effurun Metropolis. He described the commencement of the project as phenomenal and nothing short of excellent while vowing to remain committed to the good and progress of Deltans. The projects…
…Gives final warning to corrupt heads of health Institutions The Abia state government has ordered the immediate cancellation of the just concluded Preliminary Test Session (PTS) Examination into State-owned Schools of Nursing and Midwifery. It has further directed that all the qualified candidates involved should re-sit the same examination without any extra fees charged. This…
Enugu state Governor, Peter Mba, has fulfilled his promise of providing clean water to Enugu state indented. He was present at the commissioning of the 9th Mile 24/7 Water Scheme, in fulfillment of his Campaign Promise to deliver water to Ndi Enugu 180 days from assumption of office His statement reads, “It is said that…
The Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High Court has fixed December 5, 2023, to commence hearing on the case of the speakership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The member representing Ahoada East State Constituency II, Edison Ehie, is praying for the court to restrain Martins Amaewhule from parading himself as the Speaker…
President Bola Tinubu is seeking approval of the Senate to obtain another loan facility of $8.69 billion and €100 million as part of the 2022-2024 external borrowing plan of the federal government. President Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has advocated for Alternative Disputes Resolution mechanism to address incessant delays and congestion in administration of justice in the country. He made the call in a keynote address during the South East Polcy Summit on Criminal Justice Reforms held in the State capital. Abakalilki on Wednesday….
As the controversy over the rejection of the new Government House, Umuahia commissioned by the immediate past administration of the state by Governor Alex Otti rages on, the state government has come out to say that the Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration wittingly made both the old and new government houses uninhabitable. The Chief Press Secretary to…
