Ahead of the July 13 local government election, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have warned the Delta State Electoral Commission against any plan to rig the exercise as such will be met with stiff resistance He u rged the electorate in Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West local government…
As part of efforts to address the food crisis in the country, the Federal Government is sending 60 trucks of fertiliser to each of the states of the federation. Each of the 109 senators will also receive two trucks of fertiliser for distribution to farmers in their constituents, while the 360 members of the House…
President Bola Tinubu has named Prof Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as co-chairman of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms. Tinubu made the announcement when he inaugurated the committee at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday, July 9. It earlier reported that the committee was established…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has ordered the reversal of all command promotions granted within the state’s civil service over the past eight years. Command promotions refer to special promotions granted by the governor, typically reserved for exceptional cases or merit-based advancements. In a circular issued by Dr. Mrs. N. Q. Obioma, the Head…
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Tuesday, debunked purported arrest of commanders of Eastern Security Network, ESN, by military in Orlu and Okigwe local Government Areas of Imo State. Emma Powerful, who Debunked the arrest stated that it has repeatedly cautioned the Nigerian military to call the criminals they capture by their names pointing …
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, along with his colleagues, have pledged to work together to address the issue of abandoned projects across the region. This commitment follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for the urgent completion of outstanding projects…
The House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has summoned Nyesom Wike, the minister of state for FCT, and the six area councils chairmen to appear before it on Tuesday July 16. The committee also threatened to withhold appropriation to the FCT and the six area councils. The resolution followed the refusal…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday engaged in a panic debate on hunger and hardship facing the citizens across the country, fearing attack and revolt from the hungry and angry Nigerians. The debate followed a motion, titled: “Urgent Need to address Food Insecurity and Market Exploitation of Consumables in Nigeria ”, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi…
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants after climbing out of his car to take photos of the herd at a game reserve in South Africa. The unnamed 43-year-old man was visiting Pilanesberg National Park with his fiancee and two other people when the attack happened. The group had been driving around…
At least four people have been confirmed dead and many more injured after three trees inside a market in Jattu m in Etsako West local government Area (LGA) of Edo state fell simultaneously According to reports, some traders and buyers took cover under the trees following a rainfall when the incident occurred. An Indigene of…
