Gabon: Military topples Bongo after disputed election victory
The military in Gabon has announced a coup, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Bongo, who came to power after the death of his father in 2009, won a third term in an election which opposition argued was heavily disputed. Twelve soldiers appeared on television early on Wednesday morning, announcing […]
Oil Theft: JTF arrest vessel, 10 crew members in Rivers
The Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Tuesday arrested an oil vessel MV Ofuoma and 10 crew members conveying alleged illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. The Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS Commander, Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira said MV Ofuoma was arrested on Aug. 15, […]
UK firm applauds Tinubu for appointing architect as Housing Minister
TEXEM, the UK leadership development organisation, has described the appointment of an architect, Musa Dangiwa, as Minister of Housing and Urban Development by President Tinubu as putting a round peg in a round hole. In a statement on TEXEM’s website (www.texem.co.uk), Caroline Lucas, TEXEM’s Director of Special Projects, says Dangiwa is also a worthy […]
Kremlin says Putin won’t attend Prigozhin’s funeral
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to attend the funeral of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed when his plane crashed last week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. The crash came two months to the day after Prigozhin and his mercenaries staged a mutiny against Putin’s top military commanders in […]
A’Ibom confirms receipt of N2bn, 3000 bags of rice from FG
The Akwa Ibom State Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion and 3, 000 bags of rice palliatives promised by the Federal Government. Gov. Umo Eno announced this in Uyo on Tuesday, when he received the Palliatives Committee Report set up by the state government. The palliatives were part of the Federal Government’s […]
Mutfwang expresses concern over collapse of Shendam bridge
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed concern over the recent collapse of a major bridge in Shendam Local Government Areas of the state. He described the incident as unfortunate in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Tuesday in Jos. The bridge which collapsed […]
Nigeria wins seven medals at world para powerlifting championships
Team Nigeria has won eight medals, comprising two gold, two silver and three bronze at the just concluded World Para Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The championship will enable Nigeria to participate in the 2024 Paralympic in France. Charles Ezenwanne, President of Para Power Lifting, commended the athletes’ impressive display. He noted […]
Group faults Masari’s exclusion in Tinubu’s govt
The 4th Tribe Global Movement, has frowned at the exclusion of immediate past Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari in President Bola Tinubu’s government. The South-West based political group alleged that cabal in the Tinubu-led government, schemed out Masari in spite of his unflinching loyalty, investment and contribution to the emergence of the administration in […]
Customs Turn Down $54,300 Bribe Offered By Importer To Release Drugs Worth N550M
By Alex Akao The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command, Lagos has recorded another feat in its renewed anti-smuggling efforts, following the rejection of a whopping $54,300 bribe offered by an importer of narcotics drugs valued at N550 million. Customs Area Controller, Tin-Can Island Command, Compt Kunle Oloyede who disclosed this to newsmen said […]
Tinubu chairs inaugural FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu is chairing the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced some minutes after noon on Monday, is attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, and the Head of the […]
