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 […]
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 […]
FỌ́KÁSÍBẸ̀!
By Toyin Falola I accidentally owe the inspiration for this piece to Glorious Vision University and its Dean of Humanities, Dr. Samson Ijaola. I was invited to pay a courtesy visit to the University’s Lagos Campus on August 8, 2023. https://punchng.com/don-advocates-certification-in-technical-skill-programmes/. The traffic to Ketu, where the University is located, was not bad that […]
Oil theft: Navy clears air on arrested vessel, MV CECELIA
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said the Merchant Vessel (MV) CECELIA arrested on Aug. 15 at Meco Jetty in Port Harcourt, was carrying illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the claim by the alleged owner […]
Protests in Libya over reported talks with Israel
Protests have erupted in Libya after Israel said its foreign minister had met with his Libyan counterpart in spite of the two countries having no formal diplomatic links. Libyan media reported this on Monday. Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibeh suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush after she met with Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, news portal al-Wasat Gate […]
Zelensky says political solution to Crimea possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said it would be possible to negotiate a solution for Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, rather than using force. According to him, “When we are at the administrative borders of Crimea, I think it is possible politically to force the demilitarisation of Russia on the territory of […]
Russian secret service detains U.S. ex-consulate worker
Russian secret service FSB has arrested a former employee of the U.S. consulate in Vladivostok on espionage charges. The man, a Russian citizen, collected information on the course of the special military operation in Ukraine on behalf of the U.S. embassy. The FSB said on Monday that, using the Kremlin’s term for the Russian invasion […]
Check your eye regularly, medical expert advises Nigerians
Dr Sunday Isiyaku, the Sightsavers Country Director, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye check-up at least every six months for prevention of visual impairment. He gave the advice on Thursday at a two-day media partners capacity meeting in Keffi, Nassarawa State. He noted with concern the number of persons suffering from visual […]
