By Lami Ibrahim The Niger Delta region has been plagued by violence and sabotage, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Recently, there have been attacks on oil pipelines and the killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL). These acts of violence are not only detrimental to the region’s economy but also…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab AT least 57 lives have been lost during the sharing of food and palliative items in three separate incidents that occurred in three states of the federation. The incidents happened during the sharing of food items, a regular feature at Christmas and New Year festivities. The philanthropic gestures turned awry…
The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) has hailed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for signing the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, saying the signing has given full legal backing to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There is ongoing massive jubilation in parts of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, following the Tribunal’s decision to uphold Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s victory as Governor. National Watch Tv observed that supporters of Ododo held parties in various parts of the state to celebrate the governor’s victory. At the Government…
Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A philanthropist and Lokoja-based businessman, Hon. Munkail Dan-Asabe Abdulkadir as named his newly born baby after his late grandfather. The son was named ####Mariam Danjuma Dauda, reflecting his late grandfather. The naming ceremony took place on Wednesday at his family resident in Lokongoma, Lokoja. In an interview with Abdulkadir shortly after…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An Islamic Scholar, Ustaz Mai Tawaliu Nayashi has called on Muslims to always assist the widows and orphans in their communities. Ustaz Nayashi made the passionate appeal while delivering a lecture on the significance of assisting widows and orphans at the occasion of distribution of food items, cash and textile…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some Kogi West political leaders under the umbrella of ‘Ododo Major Boys’ (OMB), have organised a special prayer session for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as part of activities lineup for the anniversary of his one year in Office. The leaders who are strong Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab No fewer than 60 bodies have been recovered from the scene of tanker explosion at Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. Nationalwatch Tv had reported how a fuel-laden tanker exploded on Saturday morning, killing scores and injuring several others. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A suspected Internet fraudster popularly call ‘Yahoo boy’ has been arrested by police operatives in Kogi State for killing a 21-year-old girl and cutting her to pieces. The police officer who never wanted his name in print because he was not authorized to speak to newsmen named the suspect as…
By Tanko Taidi Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, visited the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, on Saturday to empathise with victims of Tuesday’s massive explosion in Ibadan. The minister and members of UCH management, led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo toured the hospital to assess the…
