FG condemns attack on train station in Edo, assures of prompt response
The federal government has described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi train station, Igueben in Edo state, as an ugly situation that would be responded to promptly. Henshaw Ogubike, director, of press and public relations, ministry of transportation, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The station which was formerly Igueben […]
Carnival Calabar – 14 dead, Others Injured as Driver Rams Spectators during Bikers Carnival
About 14 persons including a pregnant woman have been confirmed dead after a driver with a Toyota Camry rammed into bystanders who were watching the annual Biker’s Carnival, a part of the activities for Carnival Calabar. According to witnesses, the vehicle that had illegally paid security operatives to access the carnival routes restricted to only […]
Low turnout of civil servants at State secretariat as work resumes today
There was a low turnout of civil servants at the state Secretariat today even as the two days of public holidays declared by the Federal Government for the celebration of Christmas has ended. Our correspondent Allwell Ene who visited the State secretariat reports that at about 10.30 am only a few workers were sighted within […]
Traders decry low sales, Customers lament high cost of goods, Call on Government to reopen borders
It’s less than 5 days to Christmas yet traders are still lamenting low patronage. Correspondent Allwell Ene who went to the creek road and Mike 3 markets witnessed a low number of customers buying goods. Some traders said they are however believing God that patronage would improve while decrying the increase in the cost of […]
Super Eagles drop three places in latest FIFA ranking, Brazil retains first Spot
The Super Eagles have dropped their position in the latest Federation of International Football Federation (FIFA) men’s ranking. The three-time African champions were previously ranked 32 but are now in the 35th position. Jose Peseiro’s side also dropped from fourth to fifth position in Africa. The Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Senegal, Carthage […]
Rivers APC withdraws case challenging orders 21 and 22
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has withdrawn its suit challenging executive order 22. The APC had dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, Governor NYESOM WIKE, Chairman of Eleme Local Government Council on behalf of all the Local Government Council Chairmen and Inspector General of Police to court on executive order twenty-one and twenty-two […]
World Cup 2022 – Argentina Win Thriller against France
Argentina won their first World Cup in 36 years and some months after defeating France 4-2 (3–3 after extra time) in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time in Qatar on Sunday. The match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes but Lionel Messi poked in a goal to put Argentina 3-2 […]
Court convicts Okupe of breaching money laundering Act
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted Doyin Okupe, the Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign of money laundering. In 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okupe on a 59-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and diversion of funds to the tune of N702 million. He was said […]
INEC in Rivers confirms Receipt of 6800 BVAS machines
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Rivers State says it has received six thousand eight hundred and sixty-six Bimodal Voters Accreditation System machines BVAS. Head of voters Education on INEC in Rivers State, Mark Usulor gave this at a two-day ECOWAS workshop for journalists and political parties. He also already said the BVAS machines are in […]
Hoodlums allegedly attack residence of Former Rivers south east senator Lee Maeba
Thugs numbering over two hundred were said to have attacked the residence of former senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial district Lee Maeba who is Al’s the Rivers State Chairman of the PDP Presidential campaign Council. It was gathered that the PDP Presidential campaign Council LGA coordinators across the 23 Local Government Areas were expected […]
