WARD 8 APC ESAN CENTRAL LGA UNANIMOUSLY BACKS HON HARRISON UNUAGBON FOR COUNCILLORSHIP
In a resounding show of unity, the Ward 8 APC Esan Central LGA of Edo State has thrown its weight behind Hon. Harrison Unuagbon as their consensus candidate for the forthcoming local government election. A letter addressed to the APC Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, and signed by prominent leaders and ward executives, recommends […]
Sallah: Okpebholo calls for peace, unity
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid al-Adha to pray for the continued peace, security, and development of our state and country.” In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, Okpebholo urged Muslims to reflect on the core lessons of the celebration, which […]
A’Ibom hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaians to officials
The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country. A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene […]
Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply […]
Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel
There are strong indications that Nigeria may experience higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.The Middle East conflict escalated on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on […]
Maiduguri Bombings: Don’t wait for attacks, take war to them — Sultan tells military
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday evening while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.The Sultan’s […]
Starmer pushes strategic UK-Nigeria alliance with N1.4tn fresh deal
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have sealed new export agreements as both countries committed to taking their economic partnership to another level, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday. Starmer made the disclosure during a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu at 10 Downing Street on the second day of the Nigerian leader’s historic […]
Eid al-Fitr: IG orders deployment of policemen to prayer grounds, recreation centres
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the nationwide deployment of tactical assets to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Disu also extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, congratulating them on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Akpabio, Oyebamiji, APC national secretary call for peace, generosity
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of Ramadan. In a message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, Akpabio urged Muslims to show compassion, forgiveness, and unity, and to continue the philanthropic practice of alms-giving […]
