The Rivers Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, has regretted that his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), will not be taking part in the October 5 Local Government Election in the state. Governor Fubara stated this on Thursday during a meeting with some stakeholders of the party at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. He … [Read more…]
An Israeli strike on Friday morning near Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing with Syria cut off a road used by hundreds of thousands of people to flee Israeli bombardments in recent days, Lebanon Transport Minister Ali Hamieh told Reuters. Hamieh said the strike hit inside Lebanese territory near the border crossing, creating a four-metre (12 feet) … [Read more…]
…Tours security infrastructure, other Projects …As Mbah reiterates commitment to boosting MSMEs Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, noting that he was turning the state around through multiple projects across all sectors. Shettima, who was in Enugu on Tuesday to commission the Enugu State Garment and … [Read more…]
RENEWED HOPE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN FAIR DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE 6-GEOPOLITICAL ZONES The attention of the Federal Ministry of Works has been drawn to a misleading and mischievous publication by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who, without recourse to facts, figures nor records, decided to blindly allege that the Northern Region was neglected … [Read more…]
Over 150 people are missing after a boat with 300 passengets capsized in Mokwa local government area of Niger state. This is coming barely a week after the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) distributed 33 fibreglass boats to nine States to prevent boat accidents. The incident, it was learnt, occured around 8.30 … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, as part of his annual leave. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 2, by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. During his time abroad, the president will use … [Read more…]
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under President Bola Tinubu, stating that the party’s unpopular policies have worsened poverty and hunger in the country. According to the former Kano State Governor, the APC is also struggling to address the … [Read more…]
POEM I can barely hear The sound of drums That were loud and clear Re-vibrated the four-walls of the nation Pumped into echo At Tafawa Balewa square Lagos on a day like this. October 1, 1960 as the episode. Where a giant was born Who now wobbles on it feet, Nigeria. Even at 64? The … [Read more…]
…Two injured in Tel Aviv: Report …Israel military says Iran missile attack over, citizens can leave shelters Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari just held a televised address. In it, he said the Israeli military is “fully prepared to defend and retaliate” to the Iranian attack, stressing that it would be in a “timely manner”. The … [Read more…]
…Explosions heard in Jerusalem …Missile seen shot down over Jordan …Biden says United States prepared to help Israel defend itself Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the … [Read more…]
…Calls for national unity Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of challenges, urging them to continue to keep hope alive, as the current effort to reposition the county would ultimately yield fruits. Mbah also called for national unity, which he said, remained a major factor … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja Following an attack on Saturday night at Maradun, the hometown of the immediate past governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been asked to investigate the attack and caution the alleged foot-dragging by the state government on the matter. … [Read more…]