The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission has completed some key development projects and will embark on massive commissioning across the Niger Delta region in 2024. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists at the Commission’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku, […]
Month: December 2023
Rivers Assembly Speaker Resigns.
Edison Ogerenye Ehie, Speaker of the 4- member House of Assembly during the political crisis in Rivers state has resigned from office. In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Friday,29 th December, Ehie who represents Ahoada East State Constituency ll said […]
Two Korean Nationals Abducted In Rivers State Released After Two Weeks In Captivity.
By Ken Chiwendu Two South Koreans abducted by gunmen in Rivers state have regained their freedom after being in their kidnappers den for two weeks. Reuters quoted South Korea’s foreign ministry on Saturday, as saying that the released nationals are in good health after a health check and they have […]
Plateau Killings: Enough is Enough -Bishop Kukah Warns
…. says “The legitimacy of “Tinubu’s “government hangs on resolving this and giving us our country back “.. By our Editorial Team Following the massacre of over 200 people in villages in Bokkos and Barkin – Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State on the eve of Christmas, the Bishop […]
Bayelsa Govt Takes Steps Against Child Marriage,Summons 4- year – old Bride ,54- year old groom’s Parents.
By Ken Chiwendu By Ken Chiwendu In reaction to a purported marriage involving a 4- year old – girl and a 54- year – old man in Akeddei community in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the state government has invited parents of the said couple describing the […]
Road Accident In Imo Claims lives of 8 family members.
By Ken Chiwendu A family of Eight travelling home for the New Year celebration have died in an auto crash at the Amanwozuzu junction in the Ikeduru local government area of Imo State.Current matters gathered that the incident, happened around 3 pm on Friday, December 29 when the Sienna car […]
Attack: A Special Operation Will Commence Immediately On the Plateau – IGP Assures Governor Muftwang.
The Nigeria Police Force says it has set up a Special Operation Squad which will commence work immediately in Plateau State as part of the intervention to address insecurity in the state. The Inspector General of Police,( IGP )Kayode Egbetokun, made the disclosure on Friday at the Government House in […]
Plateau Massacre:IGP IN JOS ,Orders Deployment of Tactical Teams.
The Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has arrived at Jos the, Plateau state capital to meet with the governor and stakeholders in relation to the Christmas day attacks on communities in Bokkos and Barkin – Ladi Local Government Areas of the state which resulted in the death of […]
37 Internet Fraudsters Receive Jail Terms In Oyo,Ogun- EFCC.
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-seven (37) internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Olajide, J.O. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High […]
Plateau Massacre:IGP IN JOS ,Orders Deployment of Tactical Teams.
By Gold Peters The Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has arrived at Jos the, Plateau state capital to meet with the governor and stakeholders in relation to the Christmas day attacks on communities in Bokkos and Barkin – Ladi Local Government Areas of the state which resulted in […]