The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-South Zonal Working Committee (ZWC) has appointed caretaker committees to oversee the affairs of the party in Bayelsa and Edo states for three months. This followed the approval for the setting up of caretaker committees for both states by the ZWC at a meeting...
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The Police Command in Rivers has said that its officers killed four notorious kidnappers, allegedly involved in a series of abductions within the state and environs. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, identifying the deceased suspects as responsible...
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Pope Francis burial, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Concern over quashing speculation that the Russian leader might make an appearance in spite of an international arrest warrant against him. When asked by journalists whether Putin had plans to attend the burial on...
Catholic faithful in Lagos State will be celebrating mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday. This is contained in a circular signed by the Archbishop of Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Adewale Martins. The circular was made available to newsmen in...
The Federal Government has approved N120 billion to commence skills acquisition for youths across the country. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad disclosed this at the Adolescent and Youth Ministerial Dialogue on Wellbeing, Health, and Development in Abuja on Tuesday. The event, organised by Plan International...
The Tiv paramount ruler, Tor Tiv VI, His Royal Majesty, James Ayatse, on Monday convened a closed-door meeting with prominent Tiv sons and daughters at his palace in Gboko, Benue. Speaking to journalists after the six-hour meeting, the traditional ruler said the gathering had further strengthened unity among the...
Six persons have been reported dead and five others injured in a multiple auto crashes in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. FRSC Acting Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Ogundayo, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria...
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday assured the people of Benue of the Federal Government’s determination to end insecurity. Ribadu gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, following the killing of over 72 persons in Ukum and Logo Local Government...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8 per cent. Predicting the wave of tariffs and uncertainty unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to a worldwide economic slowdown. The IMF revised its projection of 3.3 per cent forecast...
Four persons have been confirmed dead from Easter Sunday’s attack by suspected cultists on Swali community in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several residents of the community were injured in the attack. A resident, who pleaded anonymity, told NAN on Tuesday that the assailants...
By AMOS MATHEW , Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has addressed circulating rumors about a bomb blast in the state. According to the police, the incident in question was not a bomb explosion but an accidental discharge of a locally-made firearm, known as a Dane gun. The incident...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the United States in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country’s national interests are preserved. Pezeshkian said during a meeting in Tehran that “in the negotiations with the United States, we are ready for an agreement...
When the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Adeola Ajayi advocated for self-help and communal approach to insecurity and crimes such as raids on vulnerable communities leading to unprovoked deaths, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, he ignited a heated debate about whether his suggestion invited anarchy and mutually...
By AUSTIN TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of four dedicated staff members of the Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the incident occurred during routine maintenance work at the Gubi Fam Water...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, flagged off the second phase of the empowerment programme initiated by the Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan. The initiative is set to benefit a total of 3,092 constituents across the eight local...
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world. Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said,...
With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy, there will inevitably be some expectation that the Argentine...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has condemned the arson of the Osun High Court in Ilesa on Monday. The NBA, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Yemi Abiona, on Tuesday in Osogbo, described the incident as a “heinous attack that poses a serious threat to justice...
Leaders and religious figures from Latin America to the Arab world have expressed their condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump who posted a brief message on his Truth Social platform, said: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George Egabor.over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. The suspension is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Okpebholo in Benin....