Malian singer Rokia Traore arrested in Italy, faces extradition to Belgium By Yahaya Idris Malian singer, Rokia Traore, arrested in Rome in June over an international child custody dispute, will be extradited to Belgium in the coming days after Italy’s highest court rejected her appeal, according to her lawyer on Wednesday. Global Times Nigeria reports…
Ugandan politician abducted in Kenya, appears in military court By Yahaya Idris Kizza Besigye, a notable opposition politician from Uganda, appeared before a military court in Kampala after his wife reported his alleged abduction in Kenya. Uganda gets $300 million loan from African Development Bank to revamp rail network Dr. Besigye, 68, a prominent critic…
Bureau DG Commends Oborevwori for Donating 31 Hilux Vans to Delta Police, Security Agencies By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, has been praised for his strategic leadership and proactive measures that promote peace, safety, and an enabling environment for investors and residents alike The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation…
Kogi State hosts North Central Speakers’ forum on unity and national development ….Nasarawa Speaker calls for improved synergy among government arms The North Central Zone’s State Houses of Assembly Speakers are meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, to deliberate on fostering peace, unity, and development across the region and the country. The Chief Press Secretary…
Haakyav Peter champions the youth’s cause; he is not fighting politicians in Benue I applaud Haakyav Tombu Peter for his audacity and poignant voice in advocating for Benue State’s youth, as evident in his live videos, achieving what has eluded numerous young individuals in the state since democracy’s reinstatement. If only we had 10 fearless…
Burhan alerts to potential division within Sudan’s former ruling party By Yahaya Idris Sudan’s armed forces chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, condemned the internal power struggle within the former ruling party on Monday, citing risks to the nation’s stability following the reinstatement of an ally of ousted dictator Omar al-Bashir as party leader. The National Congress…
Oghenesivbe commends Journalists for showcasing Oborevwori’s achievements …Says DOPF remain mega force in online Journalism Practicing Journalists in Delta State, and indeed Nigeria, have been commended for projecting the numerous infrastructural development and socioeconomic achievements of Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe…
Uganda gets $300 million loan from African Development Bank to revamp rail network By Yahaya Idris The African Development Bank has provided funding to the Ugandan government, which will be utilized to address gaps and challenges, stated Brian Sempebwa, Principal Civil Engineer at the Uganda Railways Corporation. The funds will support the East African Railway…
Ere Kingdom residents urged to support new Elere, Oba Richard Olusegun By Yahaya Idris The community of Ere Kingdom in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State is encouraged to rally behind His Royal Highness Oba Richard Olusegun, the new Elere of Ere, to ensure his tenure is successful. The traditional ruler of Oke…
Katsina Governor awards Direct Employment to First-Class Graduate Turned sachet Water Vendor By Yahaya Idris Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD, CON, Governor of Katsina State, has provided immediate employment opportunity to Sham’unu Ishaq, an outstanding First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, formerly engaged in selling sachet water to support his family. A statement…