Presidency to Critics: Suspension of Fubara, others ‘no power grab’
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political actors in Rivers State is a power grab, insisting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acted decisively to prevent the state from descending into anarchy.
Pope says ‘thank you’ after returning home from hospital
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.
Expelled South Africa envoy to US returns home, admits ‘no regrets’
The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States in a row with President Donald Trump’s government arrived home on Sunday to a raucous welcome and struck a defiant tone over the decision.
HURIWA applauds Tompolo, Dennis Otuaro; dismisses allegations
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), for their contributions to peace and security in the Niger Delta.
Former LG chairman challenges El-Rufai’s claims of non-interference in council funds
Former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, Alhaji Kabiru Jarimi, has refuted ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that he never interfered with Area Councils’ funds during his tenure.
Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two, holds colleagues hostage in Calabar
A police inspector attached to Atakpa Police Station in Calabar South, Cross River State, went on a shooting spree on Sunday morning, killing one person and critically injuring two others near the popular Watt Market.
