Burundi opposition leader murdered, activists vow intensified protests
Thousands of Burundian activists mourned a murdered opposition leader at his funeral Sunday, vowing to intensify their protests against a bid by the president of the central African nation to seek a third consecutive term.
Demolition of Benin Moat, Walls: Binis kick
Binis In Diaspora Organisation (BIDO) has kicked against the proposed demolition of Benin Moat and walls, describing it as an anti-Benin agenda to undermine their cultural values.
Delta community awards N85.4 million contracts
The Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF, sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited in Warri South West and Warri North Local Government Areas, Delta State, has awarded projects worth N85.4 million to contractors in the area, with a charge to the contractors to complete the projects in record time.
5 pregnant women, traders injured as ‘miscreants’ storm Onitsha market
No fewer than 30 traders, including five pregnant women, sustained injuries following an attack by some miscreants who claimed to be road decongestion officials.
Ex-militant leaders assure Buhari of relative peace
EX-MILITANT generals from the Niger-Delta region,have reassured the President-elect,General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) of relative peace in the region.
Sambisa: Army kills scores of terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed, yesterday, that 20 women and children abducted by Boko Haram were rescued during troops offensive on the camps of the group inside Sambisa forest just as scores of the Islamist group’s fighters were killed in the assault.
