FG bans use of laterite for road construction
The federal government has announced a ban on the use of laterite as a base for road construction across the country. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi who made the…
Inspector, Two Security Guards Shot In Ogun Hotel Robbery
A police inspector and two security guards have been shot by suspected armed robbers in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The victims were shot on Friday during…
Palliatives:Nasarawa Govt. To Feed 1,000 Children In Each LG, Others.
Nasarawa State Government says it has concluded arrangement to commence the second phase of distribution of palliatives to indigents and vulnerable persons and 1,000 each from the local government areas…
UK Man Who Tried To Kill Queen Elizabeth II Jailed For Nine Years
A man who admitted trying to kill the late Queen Elizabeth II after being found on the grounds of Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow, was on Thursday handed a…
French Army To Begin Niger Republic Pullout ‘This Week’
France said Thursday that it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime, which insists the exit be carried out in accordance…
Russian Strike Kills 51 Gathered For Wake In East Ukraine
A Russian strike killed at least 51 people gathered for a wake in an eastern Ukrainian village Thursday, in what a UN official called a “horrifying” attack. AFP journalists on…
Brighton Battle Back To Hold Marseille, West Ham Set English Record In Europe
Brighton fought back to secure their first Europa League point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille on Thursday as West Ham won 2-1 at Freiburg to set a new…
Residents react as FERMA repairs Abia-Owerri Airport Road
Residents plying Imo airport road that links Mbaise and Obowo to Umuahia in Abia State, yesterday, expressed relief over the reconstruction of the road by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency,…
Be patient with Oborevwori, Onuesoke urges Deltans
By Ephraim Oseji Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Delta State gubernatorial candidate, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has urged Deltans to exercise patience with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as he executes…
IPOB lawyer kicks over Simon Ekpa’s comment
•As platform apologises The lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, yesterday, accepted the apology over a defamatory report against him by Simon Ekpa through a…