Wike to Rivers monarchs: Don’t allow illegal oil bunkering in your domain
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has cautioned traditional rulers in the state not to allow illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refinery activities in their domain. The governor, who reiterated his resolve to sustain the war against illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refining activities, specifically warned the King of Akpor in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and […]
Plot against deputy gov can lead to bloodshed, PDP cautions Matawalle
The Peoples Democratic Party has warned Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle that ongoing plots to impeach the state Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed Gusau could result in bloodshed. Zamfara State House of Assembly is said to be plotting to impeach the state deputy governor for insisting to remain a member of the PDP. Governor Matawalle […]
Bandits kill 33 in Zamfara communities for failure to pay N40m levy
No fewer than 30 people have been killed and several others, mostly women, abducted in Zamfara State by bandits for failing to pay N40 million levied on them by bandits. The killings and abductions happened Friday afternoon in Nasarawar Mai Fara in Tsafe Local Government Area, Yar Katsina in Bungudu LGA, and Nasarawa village in […]
2023: Tinubu not a threat to me, we’ll meet at Eagles Square —Orji Kalu
Abia State former Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has described the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bola Tinubu, as no threat to his 2023 presidential ambition. Kalu says politics is not about money, adding that he, Tinubu and others will meet at Eagles Square, at the right time, to settle the issue […]
2023 Presidency: Tinubu Most Qualified in APC – Group
A coalition of political support groups in Bauchi state under the aegis of ‘Tinubu Network for Grassroot Mobilisation 2023’ has declared support for the presidential aspiration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Chairman of the Coalition, Alhaji Bala Hassan Burga who made the declaration while speaking during a stakeholders meeting held in Bauchi yesterday, said that […]
Police arrested 150 suspected kidnappers, other criminals in Imo, says CP
Imo State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Hussaini, on Friday, said that a total of 150 suspects were arrested in the state for kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes within a period of one year, between January 2021 and January 2022. He revealed this when he briefed the state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who, on Friday, visited […]
NURC confirms reduction in cooking gas’ price
The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC) has confirmed a reduction in reduction in cooking gas’ prices. Caracal Reports learnt that cooking gas which was sold for as much as N800 in some parts of the country a few months ago now sells for about N600 per kilogram. The Port Harcourt Zonal Director of NURC, Professor Godday Ineh said the […]
Ekiti 2022: Ex-Governor Oni plans to pick APGA ticket
A few days after the controversial governorship primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, one of the aggrieved aspirants, Segun Oni, has concluded plans to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) to contest for the June 18 governorship poll.It was gathered that Oni is on the verge of finalising discussions with the […]
Federal High Court shortlists 164 lawyers for 15 judges slots in Abuja
No fewer than 164 lawyers have been shortlisted for appointment as judges to fill the available 15 slots in the Federal High Court bench.The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho in late December 2020 wrote relevant agencies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) about the court’s desire to hire 15 judges.The […]
Obasanjo becomes eternal grand patron of Kegites club
Former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo has been named the Eternal Grand Patron (EGP) of Kegites Club. Obasanjo hosted the leadership of the organization in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, led by Chief Samson Akinoso, the delegation included Chiefs Semiu Ayinla, Alo Edward, Olusoji Akanbi, Olu Atesebi, Segun Ganna, John Oyelowo, Olusoji Jacobs, among […]