The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 30,000 bags of 50kg rice to support vulnerable residents in Niger State, as part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in Nigeria. Speaking during the distribution event in Minna on Saturday, Ahmed Hashim, Group Managing Director of Dangote Group, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to complementing government
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has assured all aspirants vying for the party’s ticket in the upcoming Anambra State governorship election that the primary process will be free, fair, and transparent. Abure gave this assurance on Friday in Abuja when former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.), has directed the contractor handling the reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex to expedite work and ensure timely completion. Ibas emphasized that restoring full legislative activities in the state remains a key part of his mandate. The directive was issued on
Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has praised Victor Osimhen, placing him among the world’s top attackers alongside Ademola Lookman. Speaking in Kigali on Friday, Troost-Ekong highlighted Osimhen’s exceptional performance, which saw him score twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 win against Rwanda. While acknowledging Osimhen’s brilliance, the captain stressed that the victory was a result of
The communal clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities intensified on Saturday, spreading further to Erin Osun. In response, Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the affected areas. Initially, a 12-hour curfew was enforced due to the violence, which has resulted in the displacement of many residents. Numerous displaced individuals were seen in
The Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, alongside other rights activists, has condemned and demanded the reversal of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. They also called for the immediate reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, describing the President’s action as illegal and
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George for blaming the minister over the revocation of the party’s National Secretariat land title in Abuja. Olayinka asserted that the party leadership should be
The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to set aside their political differences and commit to signing a peace agreement within the next 90 days. In a statement signed by its Public Secretary, Dr.
The Youth in Parliament has voiced support for decisive action to restore order in Rivers State, citing the need to curb the escalating political crisis and ensure stability in governance. According to the group, swift intervention is necessary to prevent further chaos and protect the interests of the people. In a statement, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, chairman
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly exhuming corpses and selling body parts to ritualists. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest in a statement released in Ibadan on Friday. Arrest and Investigation.According to Osifeso, the arrest was made possible following a tip-off received by detectives at the
