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NAF Air strikes destroy illegal oil refining sites in Rivers

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2024March 4, 20240

Nigerian Air Force, NAF has stated that in incontinuation of its efforts to stem the activities of crude oil thieves and oil pipeline vandals, the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, has destroyed illegal oil refining sites at Krakama and Temakiri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, 50...

Troops overrun Boko Haram/ISWAP stronghold in Timbuktu, recover weapons, ammunition

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2024March 4, 20240

Troops in conjunction with hybrid force and element of Civilian Joint Task Force in an offensive operation conducted last Wednesday successfully overran Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists’ stronghold in Timbuktu triangle in the Lake Chad Region, the military has announced. A statement issued at the weekend by...

COVID-19 Probe: Reps Committee Directs Private Airlines To Refund N4 Billions To FG

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2024March 4, 20240

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given a week ultimatum to all private Airline operators in the country within which to render justifiable evidence before it on how they expended the N4bn they collected from the Federal Government as COVID-19 intervention funds or refund the money to...

Reps summon Gov. Alia’s Aide, others over missing N20bn Benue LG funds

NewsDeskNgMar 3, 2024March 3, 20240

The House of Representatives has summoned the Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dennis Akura and others, for interrogation over alleged embezzlement of 20 billion naira belonging to the 23 local government councils of the state. Other persons to appear before the House...

Kogi As Oil Producer: Igala Community Hails Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho’s Advocacy For Equity

NewsDeskNgMar 3, 2024March 3, 20240

Following the official recognition of Kogi as oil producing state, by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Igala community has hailed Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho for his indefatigable effort to ensure the state is captured as Oil producing state. This acknowledgment has drawn praise from the Igala Social...

Nigerian chef, RossyG, to set 21-day cook-a-thon record

NewsDeskNgMar 3, 2024March 3, 20240

A Nigerian chef, Rosemary Grace Igbadume, popularly known as RossyG from Owan East local government area of Edo State has vowed to return the Guinness World Record, GWR, for the longest cooking marathon by individual back to Nigeria. The graduate of Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma said she is starting the...

Timi Frank condemns killing of opposition leader in Chad

NewsDeskNgMar 3, 2024March 3, 20240

…Urges AU, US, UK to help restore rule of law, ensure freedom for political detainees …Seeks trial of interim military leader for crimes against humanity Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, strongly condemned the recent cold blooded murder of Chadian...

Shoot out in Okere community as 2 reportedly feared dead

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2024March 2, 20240

There is tension in Okere community, Warri South Local Government area, following shooting by stern looking soldier According to eye witnesses, youths in Okere community had resisted traditional ceremony billed to be performed by Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. Multiple sources disclosed that two persons simply identified as Macaulay...

Ondo, Behold Your Own – Jimi Odimayo

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2024March 2, 20240

By Lawson Kolawole Ondo State, like many other states in Nigeria, faces numerous challenges that require effective leadership and strategic solutions. As the forthcoming Governorship election approaches, it is crucial to assess the suitability of candidates and their capacity to address these issues. This presents an opportunity for the people...

Group asks Tinubu to caution Edun as minister moves social investment programmes to finance ministry

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2024March 2, 20240

The Southwest Youth Advocacy Network has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the finance minister, Wale Edun, to order. In a statement signed by its convener, Comrade Seun Adeaanu, the group asked the president to take action against the recent controversial decisions made by Edun. The group expressed deep...