Fubara recognises Asari-Dokubo as monarch, presents staff of office
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Ijaw youths under the umbrella of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has hailed King Asari- Dokubo Dabaye Amakiri (I), Amayanabo, Torusarama Piri, Elem Kalabari, on his presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition as a traditional ruler in Rivers State by Governor Siminalaye Fubara. IYC noted that as a […]
Insecurity: FG rejects foreign mercenaries
THE Federal Government has reiterated its opposition to the use of foreign mercenaries in tackling its security challenges, saying it will not provide adequate panacea to the problems.
The Federal Government also indicated an interest in working with China in domesticating the production of military equipment to avoid unnecessary delays in relying on foreign countries to procure such equipment.
Clashes as crowds welcome Mozambique opposition leader home from exile
Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from weeks of exile Thursday, insisting he won October’s presidential elections and welcomed by thousands of jubilant supporters but at least one person was killed as police tried to disperse the crowds.
Tinubu directs probe into killing of soldiers in dawn attack on Army base
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to last Saturday’s dawn attack on an army base in Sabon Gidan, Damboa, leading to the loss of six brave soldiers. Commiserating with the military over the loss, President Tinubu also directed the authorities to […]
We were imprisoned without trial – Imo NUJ secretariat occupants
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI – Four occupants of the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council have lamented that they were not tried before being sentenced by a magistrate court in Owerri. Oguguom Chinedu, Nduka Samuel, Chima Ogechi and Nnadi Victory had been sent to the Owerri Correctional Centre on the said […]
Alaafin stool: Controversy trails selection as kingmakers challenge Makinde’s action
Five prominent kingmakers from Oyo have raised serious concerns over Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent initiative to initiate a new selection process regarding the vacant Alaafin stool.
