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Deputy senate president urges Deltans to follow up on resuscitation of sea ports
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has tasked Urhobos, the fifth largest ethnic group in Nigeria and other Deltans to sustain the follow up for resuscitation of the six sea ports in the state.
Delta government to engage firemen to check harmattan emergency
Considering the negative impacts of the harmattan season, Delta State government has disclosed adequate plan to engage firemen before the end of 2019 to prevent any emergency.
Kebbi: N1.5 billion for disaster relief, evacuation of flood risk communities
The Kebbi State Government has disclosed that it has budgeted over N1.5 billion to address flood emergencies as state is placed on disaster red alert.
Sokoto police arrest eight members of proscribed IMN, 18 others
The police in Sokoto State have arrested no fewer than 26 persons including eight members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) for alleged public disturbance in the state.
Four docked over alleged membership of secret cult
Four persons on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with membership of a secret cult known as “Koko boys” confraternity.
Kebbi governor inaugurates N288 million road, bridge projects
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Saturday, inaugurated road and bridge projects worth N288 million in Kanya village of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
Delta assemblyman calls for revival of Sapele, other ports
A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Efe Afe, has called on the federal government to revive the Sapele Port as well as other ports across Nigeria.
Operation ‘Puff Adder’: Police seek public support in Kebbi
The Police in Kebbi, on Tuesday appealed for support from the general public to ensure the success of operation ‘PUFF ADDER’ in Kebbi.
Saudi group donates to 2,073 orphans in Kebbi
The Saudi Arabia International Islamic Relief Organisation has commenced the disbursement of allowances to 2,073 orphans in Kebbi to ease off their difficulties.
Kebbi elections: Atiku Bagudu re-elected governor
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Atiku Bagudu of the All Progressives Congress winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Kebbi State.
Delta elections: Police confirm four missing in boat mishap
Police in Delta State confirmed four persons missing in a boat mishap which occurred in the Benin River, Warri North Local Government Area of the state.
Delta elections: Four missing after boat mishap
Four persons have been declared missing after a boat returning from a voting exercise capsized in the Benin River in Delta state.
Atiku Abubakar promises to complete Second Niger Bridge, restore Delta seaports
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to complete the Second Niger Bridge if elected in the February 16 presidential election.
Kebbi ANRP governorship candidate defects to APC
The Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP) governorship candidate in Kebbi State Alhaji Mustapha Hassan Yauri has withdrawn from the governorship race and defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Ex-Governor Uduaghan: Why I left PDP
Immediate past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta South Senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has advanced reasons why he left PDP saying his successor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, is not a listening governor.
General Buratai inaugurates 63 Brigade, flags-off Operation Python Dance in Asaba
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday inaugurated the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army and flaged-off Operation Egwu Eke (Python Dance), in Asaba, Delta.
Another House of Reps member dumps APC for SDP
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has welcomed another defector, a serving House of Representative member from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the party.
15 cattle traders die in trailer accident in Kebbi
No fewer than 15 cattle traders have lost their lives in a trailer accident along Koko/Maiyama road in Kebbi State.
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South Korea salvages military pact with Japan at 11th hour
The pact was due to expire at midnight amid a sharp deterioration in ties between the two democracies and market economies that has alarmed Washington as it seeks to curb the threat from nuclear-armed North Korea.
Reps PDP caucus seeks visa bans over Kogi, Bayelsa polls
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives led by Kingsley Chinda has condemned the recent elections held in Kogi and Bayelsa States, calling for visa ban and travel restrictions against those involved in the alleged manipulation, distraction and violence recorded during the exercise.
Cardinal Onaiyekan: Citizens giving up on Nigerian project
Emeritus Archbishop of Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on Thursday in Enugu lamented the general despair in the country, saying that long delayed and unfulfilled hopes are making people to give up on the viability of the Nigerian project.
Diego Maradona announces Gimnasia return – two days after quitting
Argentina legend Diego Maradona said he is to return as manager of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata - two days after he quit.
ECB chief tells Europe to ‘innovate and invest’
Christine Lagarde on Friday urged European countries to “innovate and invest” more to support growth at a time of global uncertainty, in her first major policy speech as president of the European Central Bank.
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Four more deaths in Bolivia protests
Four more people have died in protests in Bolivia, raising the total number killed in the political unrest to 23, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said Saturday.
Kaduna police arrest ‘cattle rustlers’, recover livestock
“Let me call on the Public in the State to rededicate themselves to the concept of civic responsibility to demonstrate personal and collective commitment in assisting the Police with timely and reliable information to be able to sustain the gain recorded and improve security in our communities in general.”
Donald Trump says US Navy will not remove Eddie Gallagher’s status as SEAL
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the U.S. Navy's handling of a U.S. Navy SEAL whose rank he recently restored following a court martial, saying he would not allow the service to remove his SEALS status.
APC NEC: I’m not under pressure – Adams Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday night said he was not under any pressure over convening the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the ruling party.
Former adviser, diplomat to testify in Donald Trump impeachment inquiry
Two additional advisers will testify Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives holds a marathon week of public hearings on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.