Inoaghan, an Okpe from Amukpe, community leaders affirm
community leaders of Amukpe, in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, have affirmed that Eugene Inoaghan, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Special Duties is a son of Okpe Kingdom from Amukpe community, denying rumours that Inoaghan is from Warri North Local Government Area of the state.
Liberia election results delayed as Boakai, George Weah battle to replace Sirleaf
Liberia’s election results were delayed on Wednesday by hitches at a number of polling stations, with Vice President Joseph Boakai and footballer George Weah seen as the frontrunners to succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
NUPENG urges Buhari to intervene in Kachikwu/Baru feud
NATIONAL leadership of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has pleaded with President Muhammad Buhari to intervene in the feud between Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director, GMD, of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, in the interest of the petroleum industry.
Girl Child Day: FG renews commitment for release of remaining Chibok girls
VICE President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday said that the Federal Government was working hard to ensure that all the remaining abducted Chibok girls were released and returned home safely to their parents.
Boko Haram displaced need long-term foreign aid: charity group
People made homeless by Boko Haram’s brutal insurgency will need years of support to help rebuild their lives, even if security improves, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council said on Wednesday.
We are fulfilling our election promise of providing infrastructure – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has said his administration is investing in infrastructure because it is laying the foundation for the economic growth of the state.
Kenya building collapse kills 7
At least seven people were killed Wednesday when a three-storey building under construction in southwestern Kenya collapsed, authorities said.
Bayelsa govt compiles names of alleged payroll fraudsters in state
Bayelsa State government has commenced steps to implement Public service reform committee report on widespread payroll fraud in the state’s public service.
Real keeper Navas suffers groin injury
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas suffered a groin injury while on international duty with Costa Rica, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday.
NNPC pushes for refinery in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Wednesday, said it had engaged investors to establish a refinery in Akwa Ibom State.
Read Nigerian Senate’s proceedings of 11th October, 2017
Below is the October 11th, 2017 proceedings of the Nigerian Senate.
Police arrest couple, nurse in Kano for buying boy, 5
The Police Command in Kano says it has arrested a couple and a nurse for buying a five-year-old boy.
Police arrest Davido, quiz aides over friend’s death
Investigation into the death of Tagbo Umeke, friend of hip- pop artist, David Adeleke , popularly known as Davido, took a different dimension Wednesday, following his arrest, upon discovery that his statement was laced with falsehood.
…break up Nigeria or go back to regionalism.,.. – Ango Abdullahi
Former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, said Wednesday that the north had nothing to fear about restructuring of the country.
ISIS fighters continue to flee – Pentagon
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS’) fighters remain on the run in Iraq and Syria as coalition troops clear territory once controlled by them, Pentagon has said.
UNFPA chief commends FG’s commitment to improve women, girls’ health
Dr Natalia Kanem, the Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday commended the commitment of the Nigeria towards improving the health and lives of millions of women and girls.
