The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly screened and confirmed eight nominees for commissioner positions on Tuesday. The screening took place at the temporary legislative chambers within the state Government House.| CLICK TO DOWNLOAD NEWSPAPER | The Oko-Jumbo-led three-member legislature is loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. …
Read More »Reject Death Penalty Bill for Drug Offences, UN tells Reps
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called on the House of Representatives to reject the proposed death penalty bill for drug offenders. | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD NEWSPAPER | UNODC criticised the National Assembly for proposing the death penalty for drug offences, stating that the bill is …
Read More »LP Crisis: Obi Backs Julius Abure-Led NWC, shuns NLC
By Lilian Edward The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has endorsed the party’s national chairman, Julius Abure, and the National Working Committee (NWC). This endorsement followed Obi’s visit to the LP’s national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD NEWSPAPER | The former …
Read More »Army launches probe into attack on soldiers at Abuja plaza
By Chibuzor Alli The Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the presence of its personnel at Banex Plaza and the subsequent attack that occurred. The probe aims to ensure the security of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and prevent similar incidents in the future. | CLICK …
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