Bini riva life festival: The river proves “Water No Get Enemy” as neighbours unite
His Majesty sat in quiet excitement watching the boat races unfold before him. Around him, residents and visitors had gathered not merely to observe a festival, but to step into a way of life rarely glimpsed beyond the creeks and winding waterways of the Niger Delta. It was, in every sense, a homecoming, not of people, but of a people to their own story.
Police confirm abduction of Zamfara Emir, unspecified number of commuters
The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Emir of Bungudu, Zamfara state, Alhaji Hassan Atto, and an unspecified number of commuters, along the Kaduna – Abuja highway. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday, in Kaduna. “Today, Sept 14, at about 3.10 […]
Customs accuses elite, govt agencies of patronising smuggled cars
The Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) in charge of modernisation of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Mr Saidu Galadima, has accused some Nigerian elites, including government agencies, of patronising smuggled cars. Galadima said this during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise Duty on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, “unfortunately, […]
Three family members die while asleep in Ebonyi community
The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of three family members while asleep in Ngwongwo community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Abakaliki. She explained that the divisional police officer in the area evacuated the victims […]
Reports expose BAT’s contempt for Africans’ health, says Tobacco Control Alliance
The African Tobacco Control Alliance, ATCA, has said analyses of documents and court records exposed British American Tobacco Plc, BAT, as displaying contempt for African laws, business and trade and the health and well-being of Africans.
Customs indicts top Nigerians, MDAs of patronising smuggled vehicles
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) in charge of modernization of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Mr Saidu Galadima, has accused top Nigerians, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the government of patronizing smuggled vehicles. Galadima made the accusation during an interactive session held by members of the House of Representatives Committee […]
