By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigerian government has moved to calm frayed nerves amidst the ongoing fuel scarcity, cautioning citizens against “panic buying” of petrol. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, took to his X handle on Thursday to reassure the public that the government has “sufficient product” in […]
Day: September 5, 2024
FG To Partner Foundation on Delivery of Empowerment Programmes.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The federal government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has expressed readiness to partner credible organisations in the delivery of empowerment programmes in the country.The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, gave this indication on Thursday when a delegation from Royal […]
Ugandan Marathon Runner, Rebecca Cheptegei dies after Being Set on Fire By Boyfriend.
By Ken Chiwendu The Ugandan Athletics Federation on Thursday confirmed the passing of Marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, whose boyfriend set fire to her using a jerry can of gasoline at her house in Western Trans Nzoi County in Kenya. Cheptegei 33, participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics and finished 44th […]
Threat Comment:Clark Asks IGP To Arrest Wike Without Delay.
By Rosemary Caleb . Elder Statesman and Leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has asked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his comment threatening to set fire to states governed by governors of the Peoples Democratic […]
Two Children Die in Kano Building Collapse, Parents Rushed To Hospital.
By Ken Chiwendu Two persons have been confirmed dead in a two – storey building collapse at Noman’s Land Quarters in Kano., Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency ,NEMA said on Thursday. NEMA ‘s Coordinator of the Kano Territorial Office,Dr Nurudeen Abdullahi made this known to newsmen. According to […]
Onne Port:Customs Intercepts Twelve 40- ft Containers loaded with illicit drugs, Military, Paramilitary Camouflage.
By Ken Chiwendu The Nigeria Customs Service says Onne Port in Rivers state is becoming the preferred destination of those who deal on illicit drugs. The Comptroller General Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at Onne on Wednesday. Adeniyi said intelligence of the service revealed a pattern […]