Seven people were killed when an air -ambulance plane crashed into a resort area near the Philippine capital on Sunday , sparking a fierce blaze and sending terrified locals fleeing , authorities said. Seven bodies have been found and it is believed all eight people aboard the light aircraft died in the disaster in CalambaContinueContinue reading “Seven killed in Philippine air ambulance crash”
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South-East gov’s set to meet Buhari over bandits
Governors of South East geo-political zone, on Saturday, rose from an expanded meeting and resolved to commence a joint air operation to flush out bandits from all forests in the zone, “and to make it a continuous one”. The meeting was held with the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, representative of the Minister ofContinueContinue reading “South-East gov’s set to meet Buhari over bandits”
Police arrest bank managers, businesswoman over bankers death in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the alleged assassination of Nofisat Ibrahim, a staff member of the Oba branch of a commercial bank in Akure, the state capital. The deceased, who operated the Point of Sales service was allegedly assassinated on Wednesday evening at Oke Ogba area of theContinueContinue reading “Police arrest bank managers, businesswoman over bankers death in Ondo”
NNPC debunks reported pipeline explosion
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation , Mele Kyari , has disclaimed reports of explosion on the Abura Crude Trunk line operated by the corporation . The line , situated at Otu -Jeremi town in Ughelli , Delta State , which is operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company , NNPCContinueContinue reading “NNPC debunks reported pipeline explosion”
IPOB: We know nothing about Operation Python Dance – South East Govs
The South East Governors on Saturday denied any complicity in the activities of Army ’ s Operation Python Dance in the geopolitical zone . It was alleged that the operation led to the killing of members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra at Afara – Ukwu , Umuahia , Abia State , home ofContinueContinue reading “IPOB: We know nothing about Operation Python Dance – South East Govs”
Gov. Matawalle orders implementation of Ruga in Zamfara
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has ordered for the immediate commencement of work on the new Ruga settlements in the state . Matawalle issued the directive on Saturday in Gusau after receiving the new Ruga master plan from the project consultant , Mr Emmanuel Ozigi . “ This project which is going to beContinueContinue reading “Gov. Matawalle orders implementation of Ruga in Zamfara”
Gbajabiamila leads Nigeria delegation to Commonwealth parliamentary conference
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila , is leading the Nigerian delegation to the 50 th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ( Africa Region ) Conference holding in Zanzibar, Tanzania , from Sunday . Members of the Nigerian delegation include the Deputy President of the Senate , Ovie Omo -Agege , and lawmakers fromContinueContinue reading “Gbajabiamila leads Nigeria delegation to Commonwealth parliamentary conference”
Just in: Leah Sharibu still alive, FG negotiating release – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed speculation that Leah Sharibu , the Dapchi schoolgirl still held by Boko Haram , is dead . It said Miss Sharibu was alive , while the Federal Government continue to negotiate her release from the terrorist group . The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, GarbaContinueContinue reading “Just in: Leah Sharibu still alive, FG negotiating release – Presidency”
I ll not interfere with your operations, Buhari tells EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged not to interfere with the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as it strives to uncover and prosecute corrupt public officials in the country The president made the pledge on Saturday at the graduation of 328 cadets of the Detective Superintendent Course 8 of theContinueContinue reading “I ll not interfere with your operations, Buhari tells EFCC”
Ganduje vows to sue Wike over alleged mosque demolition
The Kano State Government led by Abdullahi Ganduje has vowed to take legal action against the Government of Nyesom Wike in Rivers State for the alleged demolition of the Rainbow Town Central Mosque in Trans -Amadi Area , Port Harcourt . The Chief Press Secretary to Ganduje , Abba Anwar, in a statement described theContinueContinue reading “Ganduje vows to sue Wike over alleged mosque demolition”