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Selected Ijaw and Itsekiri Stakeholders in Delta State have pledged to together engage governments at all levels and drive development of the two ethnic groups. This followed a one-day dialogue on Peaceful Coexistence for Sustainable Livelihood facilitated by the Warri Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Peaceful Coexistence of Ijaws and Itsekiris and supported by the Partnership […]
The federal government says it has put in place the machinery for receiving 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in early 2021. Faisal Shuaib, executive secretary, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, broke the news at the presidential task force on COVID-19 media briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He said Nigeria is a member of […]
The delta state police command says recent #ENDSARS protest across the country negatively impacted the security architecture. Speaking on Thursday during a press conference in Asaba, State Commissioner of Police Hafiz Inuwa also admitted the spike in rate of crime often associated with the ember months. While decrying the challenges confronting the force he said […]
The Senate on Thursday approved the restoration of Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area from the present Ethiope East State Constituency, in line with the orders of the Federal High Court. The approval was reached in resolutions reached by the Upper Chamber following consideration of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Senate […]
Zara Tindall, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is pregnant with her third child. Former England International rugby player and Husband to Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall made the announcement during an episode of his podcast published on Wednesday. “It’s been a good week for me, had a little scan last week — […]
Scientist on the Coast of Baja California, Mexico has found an unknown species of whale. According to a press release, Scientists working with Sea Shephard Conservation Society spotted the three beaked whales. The team initially set out to discover the type of whale releasing a previously recorded acoustic signal in the area thinking it had […]
President Muhammadu Buhari today on Wednesday swore-in Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman for a second term. This is after his confirmation by the House of Senate.
The National Population Commission (NPC) says there are an estimated 206 million people living in Nigeria. Nasir Kwarra, chairman of the commission, was speaking on Tuesday at a press conference on the commencement of the 11th phase of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in Abuja. Kwarra said the figure was arrived at following projections, adding […]
Gunmen in army uniform reportedly stormed the premises of Ohorhe Secondary School in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday and abducted three teachers. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the staff room of the school with guns after parking a Highlander jeep on the school premises for some time. The Police […]
President Buhari has re-affirmed his support in the fight against insecurity in the nation stating that “we must and will secure Nigeria”. The President said this in a tweet on Tuesday stating that intelligence gathering is a fundamental part to lasting security. “We are investing heavily in weapons and equipment for our military. They have […]
Crown FM Onitsha