The Defence Headquarters has issued a declaration for the apprehension of eight individuals believed to be involved in the recent tragic killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State. Among the wanted persons is a former freedom fighter identified as Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo, also known as General Amagbein, and Adaka Boro II, who reportedly…
The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said that prices of commodities and services in the country will continue to drop in the coming days, in view of the strengthening Naira. Speaking to reporters in Lagos after paying Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu, Rabiu also projected that the with…
There is a greater need to strengthen the frameworks for “preventive diplomacy” as different from “reactive diplomacy.” Conflicts must be nipped in the bud. Around the world, there is a need for a new concert on identifying early warning systems and triggers of conflicts. Locations specific templates for early intervention to forestall potential conflagration must be adopted worldwide.
“We are encouraged because the people appreciate the work we are doing. We do not praise ourselves, but our work is speaking for us.”
“We wasted no time from the beginning of our first term. After all the drawings and necessary engineering work were done on the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road project, we took it from where the former governor stopped.”
“One major lesson I learned is that confidence is very important, but so is being yourself. I also learned the importance of preparation, consistency and being able to handle pressure.”
*Assures Completion of Ekeremor-Ndoro Road on Schedule Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has restated the driving force behind his administration’s commitment to rural road infrastructure across the state. Governor Diri said creating better access to communities and reducing the suffering of people in the largely riverine state were the motivating factors behind the…
By Chibuzor Emejor Undoubtedly, the importance of an accurate, acceptable and reliable population and housing census cannot be over-emphasised. To ensure holistic national development, an accurate census is very indispensable. The conduct of a census helps to generate demographic data for national planningwhich in turn ensures even development of all sectors of the country. President…
A support group of Labour Party, LP and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the chairman of the party in Lagos state, Kayode Salako of working against the party in the state. The Obi support group made the allegation in a statement via its Twitter handle on Saturday. The group, which identifies as Peter…
The Hon. Federal Commissioner in charge of the National Population Commission in Kwara State, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Folorunso Gidado, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the Population and Housing Census exercise is conducted this year to comply with international best practices. During a breakfast meeting with Media Executives in Ilorin, Alhaji Gidado emphasized…
