Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, will commence his annual leave from today, Monday, November 25. A statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, disclosed that during the period of the governor’s absence, the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will take charge of all state functions. Kindly share
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s self-acclaimed disciple, Simon Ekpa has said that Peter Obi is not contesting the presidential election in Nigeria. Ekpa, the controversial IPOB spokesperson said the British government was using the presidential candidate of the Labour Party to distract those agitating for Biafra. The Finland-based Biafra…
The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. According to Punch, the letter…
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, Republican of Wisconsin, spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran during an interview on Jesse Watters Primetime, aired on Fox News. Senator Johnson emphasized the severity of Iran’s actions, stating, “They are the world’s largest state sponsor of terror, and now the world knows exactly what a menace Iran is and…
Survivors of a building that collapsed in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, last Thursday have yet to get over the shock and attendant ordeals provoked by the incident. Two persons were confirmed dead and five sustained minor injuries in the incident. The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at Hamza Abdullahi Street Off Gado…
“As a government, we commend the officers and men for their commitment to duty and conducting this important military exercise, which covers the entire state. We will collaborate with the 16th Brigade to promote peace and security.”
“The leadership of the Niger Delta has been with the Ijaws over the years. Now it looks like we are getting tired. But we should not. We have to continue with our leadership role while galvanizing support from our neighbors and brothers in the region.”
The Benin Traditional Council has denounced the planned installation of one Alhaji Danjuma Binkola as Hausa traditional ruler (Garkuwan Hausawan Benin) by one Alhaji Isah Adamu. This was contained in a letter dated April 18, 2024, titled, “Denunciation of plan to hold a turbaning ceremony in Benin City,” which was signed by the Iyase of…
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s election victory has been upheld by the Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision by a panel of Justices, the court dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Uche Nnaji, challenging the outcome of the gubernatorial contest. The court held that the appellants did not provide…
“Contractors handling some of these projects were inherited by this government and are known to everyone. All the projects that are ongoing will be completed and our goal is to complete them before we leave office.”
