We’ll partner FG to provide housing for Rivers people – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to collaborate closely with the Federal Government to tackle the housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. This partnership aims to alleviate the housing pressure experienced by citizens, impacting both…
Tinubu, Buhari, govs mourn as ex-minister Onu dies at 73
President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and other prominent Nigerians have expressed sorrow over the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and the first civilian governor of Abia State. Dr. Onu, who served…
Ajaero not working for APC, says NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the allegations made on Tuesday by the Labour Party leadership, accusing its President, Joe Ajaero, of colluding with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the Labour Party’s stability. Obiora Ifoh,…
Majority Leader assures Tinubu of N’Assembly’s support on economy
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Majority Leader of the Senate representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic strategies aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy. In his Eid el-Fitri goodwill message to Muslims, Bamidele lauded the sustained implementation of pro-people…
Govt shuts Dosunmu market, Sanwo-Olu hints at building demolition
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to demolish more buildings to facilitate the thorough cleanup of the Dosunmu market. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Thursday during his visit to the market, which was ravaged by fire on Tuesday….
17 killed, 41 injured in Pakistan truck crash
Officials reported that at least 17 religious pilgrims lost their lives and 41 sustained injuries in a crash while traveling to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan, according to statements made on Thursday. The accident occurred around 10 pm on Wednesday…
Abducted Rivers gov candidate regains freedom
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, Sobomabo Jackrich, who was abducted from his residence in the Usokun community in the Degema Local Government Area of the state, has been freed. Gunmen…
Wigwe: Ogunbanjo’s family sues charter company over helicopter crash
The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who tragically died in a Southern California helicopter crash in February, initiated legal action against the US helicopter company involved on Wednesday. Accompanying Ogunbanjo on the…
Vietnam business tycoon faces death sentence in billion-dollar fraud case
One of Vietnam’s prominent property moguls faces the possibility of a death sentence on Thursday as she and her co-defendants await verdicts in one of the most significant corruption trials in history, involving an estimated $27 billion in damages. Truong…
Zamfara govt reaffirms stance never to negotiate, reconcile with bandits
The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Malam Mani Malam Mummuni, has reiterated the State Government’s unwavering position against negotiating with bandits, pledging to implement assertive measures to tackle banditry in the State. Mummuni, who currently serves as the Acting Governor,…