Bayelsa State Government has taken further steps to reclaim its Oil Mining Lease (OML 46) licence which was revoked by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The development comes as the state government calls on the Federal Government to reconsider its decision. Bayelsa Oil Company reapplied for the licence during […]
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Osun highway accident on Saturday kills 14
The Osun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps announced on Sunday that no fewer than 14 people lost their lives in an accident that occurred on the Ipetu-Ijesa – Ilesa highway on Saturday.The Sector Commander, Mr Paul Okpe, made the announcement in a statement signed by Mrs Agnes […]
Fire guts Prince Ebeano Supermarket in Abuja
Prince Ebeano Supermarket located in Lokogoma district in Abuja was gutted by fire late Saturday. The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, Mr Ibrahim Muhammad confirmed the development in an interview with newsmen on Sunday. Muhammad said that fire fighters from several fire service stations […]
Five percent on oil derivation not too much ,Gov Emmanuel says
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel says the five per cent on oil derivation demanded by governors in the south is not too much, “considering the devastating effects on members of our communities”. The governor stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Minna on Saturday. “The current three per […]
NBS releases Petrol price watch for June, tags Benue,Abia, Cross Rivers more costly
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known popularly as petrol, was more costly in Benue, Abia and Cross River in June.The NBS made the disclosure in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for June 2021’’ released on its website on Saturday in Abuja. The […]
Christian Cleric Launches Book To Mark 60th Anniversary
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Executive President/ Founder of the Divine Grace Chapel int’l, Rev. (Dr) Sunday Onuche, JP, has concluded plans to launch a book to celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. The ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, 17th July, in the Church auditorium at Shiroro Road, Minna, Niger […]
Nigeria strengthens partnership with EU, UNODC to protect children from terrorists acts
Nigeria has stepped up its partnership with the EU and the UN Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) to shield children from violence and recruitment by terrorists. The partnership, which is under the project ‘Strive Juvenile’, is aimed at preventing and responding to recruitment and violence against children by terrorists […]
Cholera epidemic in Enugu Artisan Market claims 7 lives
Enugu State Government has confirmed the outbreak of cholera at the New Artisan Market in the state’s capital. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Emmanuel Obi, made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu on Saturday, said that the outbreak had so far claimed seven lives. He further […]
Kebbi State: NSCDC arrests Man for raping 5 year -old girl
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Kebbi State, have arrested a 35- year- old man suspected to have defiled a five- year- old girl in his wife’s bedroom. The Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Alhaji Umar Musa-Bala, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday that the […]
Kano Govt sues Islamic cleric for blasphemy, incitement
The Kano state government has dragged an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, to court for blasphemy and incitement.The state Commissioner for Informatiom, Mr Muhammed Garba, stated this in a release made available to newsmen late on Friday. The statement said that the Kano-based Islamic cleric was famous for controversial religious […]