THE former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the …
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ETHIOPIAN Airlines has made its debut in the premium aviation market with the launch of its first VIP-configured aircraft — a Boeing 737-800 Business Jet. The aircraft, revealed in mid-March, marks a bold step into the luxury charter space as the airline seeks to diversify its services and cater to Africa’s growing community …
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GHANA has officially commissioned West Africa’s largest floating solar power plant, a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The 5-megawatt facility, located on the Black Volta River, was developed by Ghanaian engineers at the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and is now fully operational. The innovative …
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AFRICAN countries rich in natural resources are expanding cooperation with global partners to strengthen mining value chains, in a bid to fast-track economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. From gold and copper to lithium and diamonds, mining is becoming a key pillar in national strategies to boost revenue and …
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THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), has announced that his administration is preparing a new state budget in response to the Supreme Court’s recent declaration. Ibas shared this development during a meeting with a delegation from the Rivers Caucus of the National Assembly at the Government …
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THE Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has announced a planned peaceful protest for Monday, April 7, 2025, in response to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. The protest, scheduled to take place at Isaac Boro Park from 7:00am, aimed to demand the restoration …
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THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates sitting for the 2025 optional UTME-mock examinations to print their notification slip to enable them participate in the examination. The Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on …
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RETIRED 63-year-old DSP Charles Atideka, has reportedly committed suicide after allegedly killing three people over a land dispute. The Police Command in Lagos State confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Badagry. Newsextra24 reports that the late ex-police officer on Tuesday, allegedly shot and …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four people in a crash on Gombe – Yola Road in Gombe State. The State FRSC Sector Commander,Mr Samson Kaura, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Thursday, said the crash involved …
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A 32 year old man, Adetugbowa Ikutuminu, was on Thursday, arraigned before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for allegedly stealing a handbag containing N400,000. Ikutuminu, a motorcyclist, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of felony and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The …
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