At Least 100 Jailed In Vietnam Over Police Station Attacks
Nearly 100 people have been jailed by Vietnam on terrorism charges over shooting attacks last year on police headquarters in the country’s Central Highlands that left nine people dead, state media said Sunday. Attackers on motorbikes stormed police and political offices in Dak Lak province in June last year in a rare incident of violent […]
US Govt Honours Slain Nigerian Singer, Zuwa
The government of the United States has expressed deepest concern and honour to the family of former Nigerian lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, whose son, Osazuwa Michael Agbonayinma was shot dead by unknown gunmen recently by flying the flag of the United States of America over the Capitol on July 12, 2024. The Congress of the United […]
Israeli Military Leader Questions Netanyahu’s Gaza Strategy
An influential figure in Israel’s war cabinet has leveled accusations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that he is not being truthful about the military objectives in Gaza. In a public statement, Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuffed the US advocacy for a future Palestinian state, emphasizing the determination to continue the offensive “until achieving resounding victory.” […]
SAN Urges Tinubu To Uncover Corrupt EFCC Personnel
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Ajulo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to institute a presidential task force with the objective of uncovering corrupt practices involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, recently admitted that some of his personnel were accepting bribes from individuals undergoing investigation […]
Barca’s Comeback Possible, Says Xavi In Title Race
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez, on Saturday, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome the negative atmosphere surrounding the club and mount a successful defense of their league title. While securing La Liga in the previous season, the Catalans are presently in fourth position, facing an eight-point gap behind leaders Girona and trailing second-place Real […]
Police Nab Trio Behind Numerous Abductions In Bwari
Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, in collaboration with IRT Commander DCP, unveiled a group of 16 criminal suspects on Saturday in Abuja, prominently including Idris Ishiaku (Yellow), Bala Umar, and Dahiru Salisu, the latter recognized for surveilling individuals of commercial importance. The Force PRO disclosed that advanced technology played a key role in […]
Mamora Blames Governors For LG Administration Decay
Olorunnimbe Mamora, the ex-Minister of Health, expressed his view that governors played a role in the decline of Local Government (LG) administration in Nigeria by enforcing caretaker chairmen and obstructing the conduct of fair local government elections. Mamora made this statement during an interview on Channels Television on Friday. He said, ‘If I would be […]
NAFDAC Investigates Allegations Of Toxic Plantain Chips
In response to a widely shared social media post, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is undertaking an investigation into claims that a woman fried plantain chips using oil adulterated with polythene. NAFDAC, through its Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, conveyed in a statement on Saturday that it is adopting […]
2027: Akpabio Eyes A’Ibom Victory As YPP Chieftain Joins APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserts confidently that the All Progressives Party (APC) is unstoppable in its quest to wrest control of the Akwa Ibom state governorship from the incumbent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027. The proclamation was made by Akpabio over the weekend, echoing boldly from his residence in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim […]
Crew From Europe Safely Lands At ISS In Private Space Travel
On Saturday, an exclusively European crew, including Turkey’s first astronaut, reached the International Space Station, courtesy of a mission arranged by Axiom Space. Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), the company’s third journey to the space laboratory, distinguishes itself as the initial mission where all three paid seats were acquired by national agencies, marking a departure from […]
Infrastructure: Keyamo Mulls Partnership With French Firm
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has initiated collaboration with the French company Thales to enhance and upgrade the radar systems in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The revelation of this initiative came through a statement on Saturday, conveyed by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood. With a global reputation […]
Plateau State Justifies ₦13bn Allocation To SSG Office
Chrysanthus Dawam, the Plateau State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, staunchly defended the distribution of the 2024 budget across diverse sectors of the economy. In the breakdown of funds, a noteworthy N13 billion has been assigned to support the activities of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, and a concise N100 […]