The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of over 10 persons during the early morning (Subhi) Muslim prayers in the Bushe community of Sabon Birni Local Government Area located in the eastern senatorial district of the state.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, who confirmed the incident, stated that
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Friday extended warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter, Mr Nkem Owoh, MON, as he marks his 70th birthday.He celebrates Owoh’s impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and his legacy as one of its most beloved figures.Popularly adored by fans as
The House of Representatives has mandated the Joint Committee on Communications and Interior to investigate unsolicited and illegal linkage of National Identification Number (NIN) by telecom service providers.This followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Patrick Umoh (APC, Akwa Ibom) and Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo).The House also asked
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, as a deeply shocking and irreplaceable personal loss.Abiodun, a prince of the Iperu-Remo kingdom, added that even though he was still trying to come to terms with the news of the
Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally.Saudi Aramco is the official Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which is a majority state-owned petroleum and natural gas company
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that his administration will implement the findings and recommendations of the Assets Verification Committee, which was tasked with assessing government assets and liabilities.Receiving the committee’s report at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo commended the team for their dedication and
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the training of 364 young farmers for the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project in Rivers State.Speaking during the orientation training for 350 incubatees and 14 incubators in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Winifred Madume,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital.In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Swedish investors to explore investment opportunities by taking advantage of the state’s peaceful environment, strategic location and abundant natural resources for high investment returns engagement.Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on courtesy visit, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika