The All Progressives Congress has labelled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the architect of the political unrest plaguing the oil-rich state. The ruling party also faulted Wednesday’s allegation by …
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No crisis in Rivers, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasised that the state and its people are enjoying an enduring atmosphere of peace to promote sustainable development, fast-paced investments, and accelerated economic growth. …
Read More »Gunmen abduct pregnant woman due for delivery in Ogun
A pregnant woman identified as Ogunbunmi Lateef has reportedly been kidnapped by armed men in Ogun State. Ogunbunmi was said to have left her home in Oke Lantoro for the …
Read More »One dead, five hospitalised as cholera spreads to Ogun
Ogun State has recorded its first case of cholera outbreak with the death of a 62-year-old woman in the Ijebu-Igbo area of the state. Our correspondent gathered that the outbreak, …
Read More »Army to serve Nigeria better with acquisition of aircraft – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja on Thursday said the acquisition of new aircraft would help the Army serve the country better. He also expressed hope that …
Read More »Otedola regains top spot as First Bank’s biggest shareholder
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, the Chairman of FBN Holdings, has regained his position as the majority shareholder of First Bank. Otedola now holds a 9.41 per cent stake in the …
Read More »‘We’ll get there,’ says Kane after England splutter in Denmark draw
Harry Kane insisted England will find the right formula for Euro 2024 success despite their lacklustre display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Gareth Southgate’s side would have qualified for the …
Read More »Gunmen kill PoS operator, rice seller in Ekiti
Gunmen on Thursday killed a Point of Sales operator in the teaching hospital area in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The assailants also shot dead a wheelbarrow pusher hawking …
Read More »England draw Denmark, Spain to battle Italy for last 16 place
England struggled to show their credentials to win Euro 2024 in a 1-1 draw with Denmark that left them with work to do to reach the last 16, while Spain …
Read More »Coastal highway: Protesters ask Tinubu to stop planned diversion
Residents of the Okun Ajah community in Lagos State have oppossed what they described as the proposed diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. They registered their displeasure with a protest …
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