Lokpobiri vows to nab vandals of Bayelsa trunkline
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following an attack by unknown vandals. He also vowed to bring to book the culprits responsible for the vandalism of the Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline. The Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline, now owned by Oando
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following an attack by unknown vandals. He also vowed to bring to book the culprits responsible for the vandalism of the Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline. The Tebedaba-Brass Trunkline, now owned by Oando
Ibas moves to rehabilitate damaged Rivers LG secretariats
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has said that his administration is committed to fixing most of the vandalised infrastructure in the state within available financial resources. Ibas expressed the commitment during an on-the-spot inspection of some ongoing road projects, vandalised secretariats of Local Government Councils and the recently inaugurated
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The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has said that his administration is committed to fixing most of the vandalised infrastructure in the state within available financial resources. Ibas expressed the commitment during an on-the-spot inspection of some ongoing road projects, vandalised secretariats of Local Government Councils and the recently inaugurated
Anambra 2025: Okonkwo withdraws from APC primaries
A frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has withdrawn from the ongoing party primaries taking place at the Women Development Centre, Awka, on Saturday. Okonkwo’s withdrawal followed that of Chukwuma Umeoji and Paul Chukwuma, who had earlier withdrawn from the race. Following Okonkwo’s withdrawal from the race, the four remaining APC
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A frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has withdrawn from the ongoing party primaries taking place at the Women Development Centre, Awka, on Saturday. Okonkwo’s withdrawal followed that of Chukwuma Umeoji and Paul Chukwuma, who had earlier withdrawn from the race. Following Okonkwo’s withdrawal from the race, the four remaining APC
IG invites Emir Sanusi over violent Kano Sallah incident
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with a violent incident that occurred during the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebration. Recall that operatives of the Kano Police Command arrested one Usman Sagiru in connection with the alleged killing of a vigilante member, Surajo
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with a violent incident that occurred during the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebration. Recall that operatives of the Kano Police Command arrested one Usman Sagiru in connection with the alleged killing of a vigilante member, Surajo
Kebbi gov hails Tinubu for establishing North-West Development Commission
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the Northwest Development Commission, describing it as a major milestone in accelerating socio-economic development in the region. The governor made the commendation on Friday when he received the Chairman of the Commission, Lawal Ismail-Yakawada, and other officials who paid him
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Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the Northwest Development Commission, describing it as a major milestone in accelerating socio-economic development in the region. The governor made the commendation on Friday when he received the Chairman of the Commission, Lawal Ismail-Yakawada, and other officials who paid him
Northern govs condemn Plateau attacks
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has condemned the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. He described the killings as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. PUNCH
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The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has condemned the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. He described the killings as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. PUNCH
Anambra 2025: Moughalu emerges Labour Party candidate
A former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Chief George Moughalu, has emerged as the candidate of the Labour Party ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship poll. Moughalu polled a total of 573 votes to defeat his only rival, John Nwosu, who got 19 votes, at the primary held at
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A former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Chief George Moughalu, has emerged as the candidate of the Labour Party ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship poll. Moughalu polled a total of 573 votes to defeat his only rival, John Nwosu, who got 19 votes, at the primary held at
Tinubu orders manhunt for Plateau killers, vows severe punishment
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. He condoled with the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government and those from Manguna and Dafo villages, where the gunmen
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President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. He condoled with the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government and those from Manguna and Dafo villages, where the gunmen
Two Chinese expatriates, police inspector killed in Abia ambush
Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato
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Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato
Education minister seeks extension of NYSC to two years
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s
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The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s