The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of more tactical squads to Osun State to strengthen security and restore peace after violent clashes. The decision comes after a series of confrontations at various local government secretariats in the state. Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic … Read more
The Katsina State Government has allocated approximately N5.4 billion to support 3,610 women across the state’s 361 wards, providing each with four goats to enhance livestock farming and economic empowerment. Governor Dikko Radda announced this at the official launch of the goat-rearing initiative in Dan-Nakolo, Daura Local Government Area, emphasizing its role in boosting agriculture, … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has officially declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, wanted for an alleged attack on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, while carrying out their lawful duties. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola who issued the wanted circular on … Read more
A former militant leader from the Niger Delta region, Osaanya B. Osaanya, has alleged that those behind the campaign of calumny against Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), are supporters of the “core Ijaw agenda.” Osaanya claims these individuals are displeased with Ogbuku’s appointment, as he hails from Ogbia, … Read more
Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has passed away at the age of 97. According to Vanguard, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died on Monday night, as confirmed in an official statement released by his family. The statement, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark, read: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo … Read more
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has died at the age of 97. It was gathered that Clark died on Monday night, February 17, 2025. As reported by Vanguard, this was contained in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. … Read more
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a syndicates that specialise in stealing transformers at Rumukwurushi area of Port Harcourt. The suspects, it was learnt tied up a security guard on duty in the community and removed the transformer worth over fifty two million naira. The suspects are; Raphael … Read more
German politicians make a lot of laws and regulations but on the campaign trail many rage against the country’s notorious bureaucracy, labelling it a monster that needs to be slayed. Whatever else divides them, almost all candidates in the February 23 vote agree with the popular idea that Europe’s biggest economy needs to slash back … Read more
The Lagos State Government has entered into a partnership with Lafarge Africa Plc to convert non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel. This innovative initiative aims to tackle the state’s waste management challenges while promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Under the partnership, Lafarge will utilize its expertise in waste management to convert non-recyclable waste into … Read more
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund. This donation by the UBA Group supports the AU’s efforts towards promoting security, conflict resolution, sustainable development and a unified Africa, as envisioned … Read more