Military dissociates self from anti-democratic moves, pledges loyalty to government
The Defence Headquarters has dissociated self from any anti-democratic utterances and positions as well as pledged loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the 1999 Constitution as Amended. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the attention of the military high command had been […]
India’s vaccine, oxygen crisis deepens as caseload nears 20 million
India’s cumulative coronavirus case count neared 20 million on Monday as hospitals continued to send distress messages for emergency oxygen supplies and a top jab-maker said the country may face a vaccine crunch for the next two to three months. The last 24 hours brought 368,147 fresh cases, taking the number of people who have […]
Traffic robbery: Police arrest 10 in Lagos
The police in Lagos have arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers terrorising motorists in different parts of the state…
How Hamad Rashed Bin Ghadayer stays competitive in the racing industry
Every culture is unique and has certain customs and traditions that make it stand out from other cultures. The Emirati is an old, unique, and beautiful culture that loves its horse and camel racing. Mr. Hamad Rashed Bin Ghadayer is the owner and trainer of prestigious racing horses and camels in the United Arab Emirates. […]
NBA insists governors must respect Judicial autonomy
The Ado-Ekiti branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) insists that the 36 state governors must respect the provisions of the 1999 Constitution on the contending issue of full autonomy for the Judiciary. The legal body regretted that the closure of courts across the country had not only debased the country’s democracy, but adversely affected […]
Akara bemoans PDP in Ijaw communities, supports Omo-Agege
BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME A prominent Ijaw leader, High Chief Lucky Akara Gbeneyei has bemoaned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta, saying the party had failed to reciprocate support of the Ijaw with development in their communities . At a press briefing in Warri, Delta state, Akara who is the Gbeneyei 1 of Ogulagha Kingdom […]
Alleged sponsor of ‘unknown gunmen’ arrested in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri A 42-year-old man, one Nnamdi Okafor, from Amanachi community in Orsu local government area of Imo state, has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly sponsoring “unknown gunmen” linked to the killings, burning of police stations in the state, as well as the Owerri correctional centre. Vanguard in Owerri, was […]
One beheaded, set ablaze as Ughelli market crisis worsens
THE lingering crisis between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, over the ownership and control of the Ughelli Main Market, degenerated weekend, as one person was reportedly beheaded and set ablaze in the mayhem which has engulfed the areas.
Zylus opens new head office in Lekki Phase 1
Zylus Group International, a fast-rising business capital organisation in Nigeria has in line with its goal to expand its tentacles across Nigeria and Africa at large, and its mission to make every Nigerian a property owner, has opened its new head office in Lekki Phase 1 on Saturday, 1 May 2021. The office located in […]
LCCI boss lists challenges to value added non-oil exports
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Muda Yusuf, has said the creation of a competitive business environment will grow the non-oil sector citing high cost of production, taxation, logistics, regulatory policies among others as production challenges depressing performance of the sector. Speaking at the quarterly workshop of Business Editors […]
Armed herdsmen sack home of Benue First Lady, kill 17
…We’ve been violated, Council Chairman cries out By Peter Duru Now fewer than 17 persons including women and children have been reportedly killed by armed herdsmen in the home town of the Wife of the Benue state Governor, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, in separate attacks on two communities in Gwer West Local Government Area, LGA, of […]
