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Gov. Wike Vows Not to Leave PDP, Drop Demands
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that his group will neither leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nor drop its demand in the party. The Executive Governor said they would remain in the party to fight for its preservation and enthronement of unity, inclusivity, equity and peace. Wike also vowed to use his…
Buhari bids UN General Assembly farewell as Nigeria’s leader
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday for the last time as Nigeria’s leader. In his farewell speech, he told the global body that his administration was determined to entrench a process of free, fair, transparent and credible elections through which Nigerians would elect their leaders. “As president, I have set the…
$3.27bn crude lost to thieves in 14 months – FG
*Reads riot act to oil thieves The Federal Government has raised alarm over the rising rate of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, disclosing that about $3.27 billion worth of oil had been lost to vandalism and theft in the past 14 months. The government also said high-level cases of oil theft had become…
You have no right to respond if a Policeman in uniform slaps you – Force PRO advise Nigerians
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that no Nigerian has the right to confront policemen or retaliate even if the policeman slaps him/her ‘civilian’. Speaking through his Twitter account, the Force PRO advised any such victim of Police brutality to rather file a complaint with the law enforcement agency. He…
INC Move To Bring For Peace Over Pipeline Contract
President of Ijaw National Congress, INC, has hammered out a ceasefire between leader of the defunct Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and another militant leader, Asari Dokubo, who kicked against the pipeline surveillance contract the Federal Government awarded to Tompolo. This came as Ijaw Patriotic League, IPL, has thrown…
The World Say Final Goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral…
World Leaders In London For Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials made final preparations Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. U.S. President Joe Biden and other dignitaries are arriving in London for the funeral, to which…
The Man Who Led Queen’s Coronation Parade
A former member of the Royal Horse Guards, who led Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation procession, has said he failed to realize the significance of his duty until after it was over. Tony Hendry, 93, of Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry, who served as a corporal, led the procession to Westminster Abbey. “At the time I didn’t really…
World leaders bid Queen Elizabeth farewell On Monday
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday depart Abuja for London to represent Nigeria at a number of events today and on Monday during the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Several world leaders and royal families from different continents are expected to attend the funeral of the 96-year-old queen who passed away on September 8…
Why Zimbabwean President Cannot Attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
King Charles III has denied the request of the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Mnangagwa had earlier in a condolence letter to the king requested to attend the funeral of the Queen despite not being included in the list of world leaders that had been invited to…
