Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine
Today (Tuesday), with banners rising and PowerPoints flashing on Day 2, the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit peaked in Asaba as host Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, other state actors, and CEOs negotiated Unlocking potentials and a Made in Delta agenda for a global audience.
US revoked 100,000 visas since Trump return, 8,000 students affected
The State Department said that “thousands” of the visas were revoked over crimes, which can include assault and also drunk driving.
Kidnapping: Emotions as court remands protesters from Ekpoma
…Edo PDP demands release of 52 suspects By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – EMOTIONS were high yesterday, as parents cried, hugging their children as an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City remanded 52 persons in Ubiaja prison as a result of last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the […]
This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Suspected generator fume kills family of 6 in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Suspected generator fume has killed six members of a family in Rivers State.The incident was reported at Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. It was gathered that the six members of the family, including four children and their parents slept Saturday night but did not […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
Some lawyers expressed shock that charges of malicious damage and armed robbery were filed against the suspects
Updated: Arowolo, Hassan, Onanuga, 92 others jostle for Awujale stool
The only female who indicated interest in filling the vacant position of the Awujale is Princess Kemi Adetokunbo Onanuga.
Nestlé infant formula in Nigeria safe, not part of UK recall — NAFDAC
She explained that the recalled products were limited to UK batches and were never registered nor approved for sale in Nigeria.
Edo monarch confirms N100m demand from abductors of subjects
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in military uniform kidnapped eight Imoga indigenes on Friday night.
Native doctor who promised Mali AFCON victory after collecting €33,500 arrested
The man, formerly known as a political activist, “proclaimed himself a marabout overnight and made a fortune”
GNI Fire: Death toll rises to 12
The death toll from the fire that gutted the old Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building in Lagos Island has risen to 12, after four more bodies were recovered from the rubble.
Generator fumes kill six in Rivers, police launch investigation
Six members of a family in Ogale Community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, have died in a suspected generator-related incident.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost N43bn – Umahi
“It also includes rebuilding and repainting some concrete works and replacing expansion joints and putting i solar lights.”
Herder stabs brother to death in Delta
The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a herder who allegedly stabbed his brother to death in Ogwashi-Uku community, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Bandits kill 6 in Niger, Sokoto communities
No fewer than six persons were killed by bandits at Damala village in Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, weekend.
Economy: Many diaspora Nigerians now look homeward for medicare
As sick Nigerians at home wish to be flown abroad for treatment, with the belief that the best medical personnel are in diaspora, many Nigerians abroad are now returning home to seek medical care.
