Wike, PDP Govs have no reason, no basis to support APC candidate – Ologbondiyan replies Masari
August 26, 2022 A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kola Ologbondiyan, has dismissed a statement by Ibrahim Masari that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and some…
US Court Confirms Hushpuppi’s Sentencing Date, Keeps Mum On Kyari’s Extradition
August 26, 2022 The United States Attorney’s Office for Central District of California, Los Angeles, says the September 21, 2022 sentence date for alleged international Internet fraudster Ramon Abbas, aka,…
2023 elections: Ensure fair credible elections next year – EFCC charges political parties
August 26, 2022 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa has advised political parties in the country to ensure good elections next year. The Chairman made the…
Police in Ekiti arrests ex-convicts, herbalist over armed robbery, fraud, burglary, others
August 26, 2022 The Ekiti State Police Command said it had arrested a herbalist, Nurudeen Ibrahim, for allegedly obtaining N10.4 million under false pretenses. ASP Sunday Abutu, the command’s Spokesperson…
Germany signs deal to give ownership of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
August 26, 2022 Germany signed an agreement on Thursday to transfer ownership to Nigeria of the Benin Bronzes, among Africa’s most culturally significant artefacts which were looted in the 19th…
Global 1m COVID-19 deaths “tragic milestone” in 2022 – WHO
August 26, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the world has recorded one million COVID-19 deaths in 2022, a “tragic milestone” that must lead to more people being vaccinated…
Niger Delta stakeholders ask FG to approve board for NDDC
August 26, 2022 Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to approve a board rather than a sole administrator for the Niger Delta Development Commission…
FG says 42 small dams constructed across the country, Lake Chad water transfer possible, but expensive
August 26, 2022 The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu on Friday said the proposed Inter-Basin Water Transfer from Congo River into the Lake Chad is possible but expensive…
FG will encourage states’ legislature to ban open defecation – Minister
August 26, 2022 The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government will encourage states to introduce a law to ban open defecation practice. Adamu said this…
FG signs MoU with Israel, Japan on electric automobiles manufacturing
August 26, 2022 The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israeli and Japanese companies to commence assembling and manufacturing of environmentally friendly, green, electric and smart…