Fintiri’s victory at tribunal is for democracy – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the affirmation of Adamawas State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri’s election by the state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, as a victory for democracy. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Monday said it was a triumph of the will and […]
Delta to demolish shanties, illegal structures in Asaba, other urban centres
By Festus Ahon Delta State Taskforce on Environment, yesterday vowed to demolish shanties and illegal structures that were defacing the Asaba capital city and other major towns in the State as part of effort towards keeping the State clean. The State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Chris Onogba in a joint press briefing with the State […]
Monarch, chiefs, others docked over threat to life, breach of peace
By Shina Abubakar A monarch, the Olu of Songbe, a community in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adepoju Hassan, 65, was on Monday arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Osogbo over threatening one Azeez Muideen. He was arraigned together with his chiefs, Mufutau Oyeweso, 56, Adebiyi Mukaila, 45, Azeez Akanmu, 71, and […]
Emergency on Lagos roads
At last, the administration of the new Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, has roused itself into action after months of anguish that residents have had to bear while commuting on roads across the city-state.
What Benin, Niger must do to get borders reopened — FG
ABUJA — The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with the nation’s neighbours, especially Benin Republic and Niger, with a view to re-opening Nigeria’s borders with them.
Crude oil: FG to achieve national target of 3m bpd before 2023
The Federal Government says it will increase crude oil production to the national target of three million barrels per day and reserves of 40 million barrels before 2023. Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), said this while addressing the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Upstream chaired by Rep. Musa Adar […]
