At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured Wednesday in a “terrorist attack” at the Shahcheragh Shrine in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran, according to state-run media and Iranian officials. Two children were among the victims, according to state-run Press TV. Iranian security forces have arrested two of the suspected attackers,Continue reading “15 killed, 40 injured in ‘terrorist attack’ in Iran – state news”
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Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death
Clashes broke out throughout Iran Wednesday as thousands of people came to the burial site of Mahsa Amini in Saqqez, a city in the Kurdistan province, to mark 40 days since her death, semi-official Iranian state news agency ISNA said. Protests have swept through the Islamic Republic following the death of the 22-year-old Kurdish IranianContinue reading “Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death”
2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has nothing to show to Nigerians. PDP Youth campaign director in Jigawa, Malam Umar Danjani stated this while replying the APC youth wing. He said the PDP is the only party in Nigeria that has executed more developmental projects that Nigerians areContinue reading “2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP”
Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes
Rivers Decides: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes Matters Arising Yesterday a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt nullified all the primaries conducted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state therefore changing the whole political permutations in the State. Recall that some aggrieved APC members who supported Senator MagnusContinue reading “Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes”
Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has banned billboards owners in the state from accepting advert campaign projects from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)The ban was disclosed to newsmen on Tuesday night in Benin City by a member of the Billboards’ Association in Edo, Mr. Ibrahim Momoh. Momoh noted that the governor even threatened to confiscateContinue reading “Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State”
Russia Sends Fathers Who Don’t Pay Child Support To Fight In Ukraine War
Russia has started sending men who refuse to pay child maintenance to the front lines in Ukraine. Sochi, a city in Russia is responding to pressure from ex-wives and sweeping up men dodging maintenance payments, ordering them to the front, revealed leading Putin TV propagandist Margarita Simonyan. Then the money to pay alimony is takenContinue reading “Russia Sends Fathers Who Don’t Pay Child Support To Fight In Ukraine War”
Bamise: How Lagos BRT Driver Raped Female Passengers – Witness
A Superintendent of Police, Goddy Ihende, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square that a driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit, Andrew Ominikoron, who allegedly raped and murdered his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, always raped his victims in secluded places. The witness said apart from the deceased, the defendantContinue reading “Bamise: How Lagos BRT Driver Raped Female Passengers – Witness”
Nnamdi Kanu: Court awards N500m against FG on extraordinary rendition
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Wednesday, floored the Federal Government as the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia upheld his suit against the federal government. The court presided over by Justice Evelyn Anyadike awarded N500 million cost against the federal government.
Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing
A recent comment by the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, justifying the Federal Government’s penchant for borrowing to fund consumption and other non-productive ventures has sparked controversy across the country with many Nigerians expressing displeasure at the intentions behind his proposition. Tinubu who made the comment in a YoutubeContinue reading “Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing”
774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries
The senators said none of their constituents benefited from the programme coordinated by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo. The Senate Public Account Committee has begun a probe into the Special Public Works programme coordinated by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in 2020. The panel has demanded a list ofContinue reading “774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries”
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Lord Clarke says it is poisoning UK-EU relations
Advancing the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill through Parliament is “poisoning the whole relationship” behind UK-EU negotiations, Lord Clarke has said. He was speaking as the bill moved to its next stage in the House of Lords. “What would our reaction be if the Europeans came to the table and put a similar blunderbuss in frontContinue reading “Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Lord Clarke says it is poisoning UK-EU relations”
Gunmen kill 12 people in Mexico bar
Mexican authorities are searching for gunmen who killed at least 12 people and injured three more after opening fire in a bar in central Mexico on Saturday evening. Gunshots were reported at the bar in the city of Irapuato in the central state of Guanajuato at close to 8 p.m. local time Saturday, the city’s Secretary ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill 12 people in Mexico bar”
Killing of 5 over witchcraft: Police rescue 3 officers in C’River
Three policemen abducted during surveillance to Ndon Owong community, Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State after five women were beaten to death over witchcraft allegations have been rescued. It was gathered that for the intervention of the abducted policemen, 15 people were pencilled down for killing by the village youths over allegations that theyContinue reading “Killing of 5 over witchcraft: Police rescue 3 officers in C’River”
Stanbic IBTC engages businesses to for new markets
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, has said it is collaborating with Nigerian businesses both large, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, through enabling platforms to connect the players with new markets and also for capacity building. The bank stated this during the official launch of its new products and unveiling of proposition for businesses of differentContinue reading “Stanbic IBTC engages businesses to for new markets”
Breaking: Many trapped as fire guts WAEC office in Lagos
Pandemonium has broken out in the early hours of Wednesday, as fire gutted the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC building in Yaba area of Lagos State. According to reports, several people are still trapped in the building as the fire rages. The cause of the fire which started at about 6.50 am, was yet toContinue reading “Breaking: Many trapped as fire guts WAEC office in Lagos”
Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku
AHEAD of the 2023 general elections, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has said it would only support a presidential candidate whose blueprint in the health sector addresses the nation’s current health challenges and is in line with the United Nations’ recommended standards. President of NMA, Dr Uche Ojinmah, who said this at a briefing inContinue reading “Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku”
Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down
There seem not to be respite in the power sector as the National Control Center, NCC Oshogbo responsible for all Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN grid operations monitoring and control within the transmission network yesterday instructed power generation companies to shut down from 12 midnight till now. LEADERSHIP findings reveal that the directive became necessaryContinue reading “Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down”
Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja
Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation’s capital where they disguise as menial workers. A security source disclosed this to Daily Trust while reacting to the security advisory by the US Mission in Nigeria. On Sunday, the US embassy warned Americans inContinue reading “Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja”
Fuel Scarcity Grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Commuters Stranded
Petrol scarcity hit different parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, forcing motorists to spend hours at filling stations while battling to get the product. Black marketers had a field day, selling a litre of fuel at N300-N400 in many parts of the country. Many motorists were forced to patronise them as the unpalatable alternative was toContinue reading “Fuel Scarcity Grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Commuters Stranded”
Dele Momodu: Only Tinubu Could Appoint A ‘Certified Nuisance’ Like Festus Keyamo
Dele Momodu said that a “shameless Festus Keyamo” was one of those who had once wanted to “run Tinubu out of town” when there was an attempt to impeach him as Lagos governor. I have just read Festus Keyamo’s response to my critique of the APC Manifesto of lies. I’m not surprised that all heContinue reading “Dele Momodu: Only Tinubu Could Appoint A ‘Certified Nuisance’ Like Festus Keyamo”
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