The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC opens new Secretariat on Saturday, July 24,2021 A statement by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Barr. Isaac Abbot Ogbobula said the ceremony will hold at No 118 Woji road, Port Harcourt at 10 o’ clock in the morning. The […]
Day: July 22, 2021
Insecurity : Edo State Governor Pledges Increased Support For Security Agencies To Combat Crime
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will continue to partner with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and other security outfits in the state to ensure the protection of lives and property of citizens. Obaseki gave the assurance when he […]
Nigerian Army immortalises Late Lt. Gen.Attahiru with New Office Complex
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commissioned a newly constructed office accommodation at the Headquarters, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Commissioning the project, the COAS stated that the new facility is to provide befitting offices […]
FCTA battles Cholera outbreak as death toll rises
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified communitysensitisation on cholera and severe diarrhoea diseases outbreak, as death toll rises from 54 to 60.The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, made the disclosure at the continuation of sensitisation oncholera and other acute diarrhoea diseases in Pyakasa and Gwagwa communities […]
FG inaugurates NEITI Board,tasks new members on objectives, Virtues
The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), to enhance the smooth running of its administration. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), who performed the inauguration on Wednesday in Abuja, congratulated the members, saying that their appointment […]
APC suspends Nasarawa Lands & Survey Commissioner ,Salihu Alizaga
The All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has suspended the state Commissioner for Land and Survey, Dr Salihu Alizaga over insubordination to the party in the area. The Chairman, Caretaker Committee ,Mr Malle Moses announced the suspension after he constituted a seven […]
Premiere Academy Controversy : Former P.T.A Leader To Agitators, Wait For Autopsy Report
By Omowumi Samuel. A former Chairman of the parents/ teachers association of Premiere Academy, Pastor Andrew Yakubu, has advised those calling for justice for Keren- Happuch to exercise patience and wait for the autopsy report. Pastor Yakubu, who spoke to newsmen in Abuja, after an unscheduled visit to the school […]
Cross River plans to immunize 900,000 children against Polio
The Cross River Government has disclosed plans to immunise 900,000 children against polio during the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week in the state. Director General of Cross River Primary Healthcare Agency,Dr Janet Ekpenyoung disclosed this on Thursday in Calabar during the flag off of the Inactivated Polio Virus 2 […]
Court hands down two years prison sentence to oil truck driver
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced an oil truck driver: Samuel Obameiye to two years imprisonment for transportation of illegal petroleum products. He was jailed on Friday, July 16, 2021 after pleading guilty to one- count charge bordering on illegal dealing in […]
Hoodlums sack Enugu Checkpoints ,kill two policemen ,one civilian
At least two policemen are feared dead and a patrol vehicle and motorcycle burnt during two checkpoints attacks and shootings within Enugu State on Wednesday evening. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the shooting, but gave no details in a statement he issued in Enugu on Thursday. […]