November 16, 2021

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reiterated his commitment not to abandon any project started by his administration, in order not to create problems for his successor.

Governor Wike reiterated that he would not relent in his desire to render quality service to the people of the State who deemed him worthy to be re-elected into office for a second tenure.

The governor gave these assurances when the Group Managing Director of DAAR Communication Plc (AIT), Mr. Tony Akiotu, led a delegation to present a letter of nomination to him as the  DAAR Man of the Year 2021 Award at …

Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s graft trial resumed Tuesday, with his ex-spin doctor due on the witness stand, but the defence has asked the highly-anticipated testimony be delayed.

Netanyahu, now opposition leader in parliament after he was ousted by a broad coalition of rivals in June, arrived at the Jerusalem courthouse without the large security contingent and crowds of rival protesters that were on hand when he appeared as premier.

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He has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate indictments that collectively accuse …

A group under the auspices of Imo Civil Society Community Human Rights Desk has slammed Governor Hope Uzodinma for failing to protect his subjects from alleged brutality, intimidation, and extortion in the hands of soldiers and policemen despite their complaints.

The group stated this on Tuesday in a jointly-signed communique by the Convener, Aku Obidinma; Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Iwu, Secretary; and Chinonso Uba, Spokesman in Owerri, Imo State, shortly after a meeting that was attended by some victims who narrated their ordeal.

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The group condemned what it …

The Nigerian economy is set for effective growth and job creation with a renewed focus on the digital economy, significant value addition in agriculture, other sectors, including oil and gas while boosting productivity generally.

There would also be specific attention to review trade policies that are rather too broad and expand the supply sides in revenues, foreign exchange, and electricity.

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, made these disclosures on Monday during a virtual interaction at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Country Strategy Dialogue on Nigeria.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest massacre of 15 people in Goronyo and Illela local government areas of Sokoto, warning that ‘this needless and mindless violence against innocent people cannot go unpunished.’

Reacting to the incident from South Africa through his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari warned that:

‘This persistent and unprovoked violence against unarmed civilians must be met with a fierce response by the government.’

‘Let me once again, reassure Nigerians, that this administration will not abandon them to their fate in the face of this existential challenge caused by banditry.’

According to the President, “We are …

Authorities in Kenya have placed a bounty on three suspects who have been described as ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates who escaped from a prison where they were being held on terrorism-related charges.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the three suspects have been identified as Mohamed Ali Abikar, Musharaf Abdalla, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo.

One of them, Abikar was involved in the Garissa University attack on 2 April 2015 that left more than 100 students dead.

Abdalla was being detained in connection with a failed attack on Kenya’s parliament and Odhiambo had been arrested for recruiting youths into al-Shabab …