Militant Islamists linked to al-Qaeda have freed a South African paramedic taken hostage in Libya more than six years ago, a charity has said. The organisation, Gift of the Givers said it had facilitated the “unconditional” release of Gerco van Deventer. The charity described Van Deventer as the longest-held South African hostage. He was seized…
The Israeli authorities say three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by soldiers in Gaza on Friday had used leftover food to write signs pleading for help. The men had been staying at the building next to where they were shot “for some period of time”, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Officials have admitted that…
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, has extolled the leadership qualities of his Abia State counterpart, Dr Alex Otti, saying that Abia is now enviable under the ex-banker. Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, has extolled the leadership qualities of his Abia State counterpart, Dr Alex Otti, saying that Abia is now enviable under the…
…I never cheated on my late husband — Wife A Zambian musician, Nathan Mithi, has reportedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. A Zambian musician, Nathan Mithi, has reportedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. Mithi, who was identified as a member of Ghetto Link, a prominent…
As the yuletide approaches, air passengers are facing increasing discomfort over the high cost of tickets. a one-way flight ticket costs up to N200,000, depending on the route. Checks show that ahead of Christmas and New Year, many seats have been booked; and as the festive period draws nearer, available seats are becoming more expensive. The…
The 27 lawmakers in the Rivers state House of Assembly who defected to the APC and led by Martins Amaehwule-led have rejected the passage of the 2024 budget by the four members of the assembly led by Edison Ehie. The four-man House of Assembly last week approved the N800 billion 2024 budget barely 24 hours…
The House of Representatives, says it cannot act yet on the political crisis rocking Rivers State because the issue has not been presented formally before the National Assembly. The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Phillip Agbese, disclosed this in an interview The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is currently having a running battle with…
The National Coordinator, South-South Leadership Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe has said that the intervention of some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party stopped Rivers State Governor from resigning his position before the leadership feud between him and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, got heightened. Sara-Igbe made this known in an interview with…
As the yuletide approaches there is every need for Nigerians to celebrate in peace and security. It is against this backdrop that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, will meet with Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police (CPs), and other top commanders in the Force. The…
Rivers state government says governor Sim Fubara did not force the commissioners who resigned from his cabinet to do so Rivers state government says Governor Sim Fubara did not force the commissioners who resigned from his cabinet to do so This clarification is coming days after nine commissioners resigned from the cabinet citing different reasons….
