$3.27bn crude lost to thieves in 14 months – FG
“The concern of the government is to increase our national oil production. Basically, we are an oil economy and when the upstream is sick, it affects the well being and health of the country.”
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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…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls for negotiations to end Ukraine war
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday repeated his willingness to foster negotiations to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire but renouncing sanctions and economic isolation. “We have tried to avoid blocking the channels of dialogue caused by the polarization around the conflict,” Bolsonaro said, during a speech at the U.N….
Bayelsa 2024: Group Seek Support For Governor Douye Diri
The Director General of Nun-Atlantic Coalition For Diri, a Non-Governmental Organization in Bayelsa, Mr. Zuobomowei Emmanuel Appah has said that his group has clear objectives to support the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri and project activities of his administration. While speaking to Erevision MediaTV in an interview shortly after a…
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
“Ahead of the funeral service, the Vice President will be among guests and dignitaries to be received by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, at a reception in Buckingham Palace on Sunday. Earlier on that day, the VP will hold a bilateral meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly.”
Why Zimbabwean President Cannot Attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
“His Majesty King Charles III, has asked me to inform you that President Mnangagwa’s request cannot be granted as it would go against the restrictions, including those of travel that the United Kingdom has in place with regards to many of the Zimbabwean governmental leadership and those connected to them. There is also concern at the confirmed reports of non-adherence to respecting human rights occurring in Zimbabwe.*
