South African divestment, rights issue boost Lafarge Africa by N239bn
LAFARGE Africa Plc’s financial position has been strengthened by about N239 billion as a result of its recently concluded fully subscribed rights issue as well as the divestment from its South African operations.
Agatu crisis: warring communities sign peace pact
Makurdi—The warring communities of Agbaduma and Abugbe in Agatu local government area of Benue State, weekend, signed a peace accord to end their protracted conflict that had claimed several lives in the area.
Save us from sea pirates’ attacks, Rivers community begs IGP, gov’t
PORT HARCOURT—The people of Kalaekuleama Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on the Inspector-General of Police, state Commissioner of Police and the state government to put measures in place to save the community from incessant pirates attacks.
Boko Haram: Organization urges FG to implement Bama initiative
An NGO, Bama Initiative for Human Development has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on implementation of the Bama Initiative project.
Alleged mosque demolition: Ganduje, others are mischievous — Rep Bob
A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Mr Solomon Bob,has accused Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and his predecessor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, of “engaging in mischief and irresponsible behaviour capable of causing confusion and conflict.”
Bayelsa guber: PDP elders, stakeholders settle for Okara, Alaibe, Okoya
AHEAD of tomorrow and next tomorrow’s governorship primary election of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State, the choice of a candidate has been narrowed to three aspirants, Vanguard has gathered.
Insecurity: Enugu as an albatross?
THE invasion, on April 25, 2016, of the Nimbo community in Enugu State by suspected by Fulani herdsmen had sparked national and international outrage, even as the police leadership in the state was found glaringly wanting in averting and responding to the incident.
Retract your story or meet us in court, Contractor fires at publisher
A prominent Abuja based businesswoman and contractor, Ms Roselyn Unoarumi has asked Mr Jackson Ude, Publisher Pointblanknews, an online platform to retract a defamatory and libellous publication against her or face immediate court action.
Arsenal fight back against Tottenham Hotspur to draw London derby
Arsenal striking duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette scored as their side roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Bobrisky surfaces on social media 24 hours after birthday bust to blame car dealer for bad luck
Nigerian number one cross dresser and Instagram sensation Bobrisky has surfaced on Instagram, his natural habitat, after 24 hours he disappeared following bust of his 28th birthday by the Police to blame the man who supplied him/her a birthday car gift for bad luck.
53 died in 38 mass shootings in America in August — report
Fifty-three persons died in 38 mass shootings in the U.S. in August, according to data released by the website, Mass Shooting Tracker (MST).
