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Armed youths suspected to be political thugs on Friday night stormed a hotel in the Orazi area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, forcing the abrupt termination of a live television programme and allegedly making away with broadcast equipment. The incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. while a television crew was conducting a…
Reports have emerged detailing how the United States of America carried out the invasion and arrest of Venezuela‘s president, Nicolás Maduro. According to the BBC, United States intelligence agencies spent months closely tracking the daily movements of President Nicolás Maduro before launching a covert military operation that culminated in his capture, senior American officials have…
The National Assembly will introduce legislation to enforce the Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local government councils, Senator Sunday Karimi has said. Karimi, who chairs the Senate Committee on Services, gave the assurance while addressing constituents in Kogi West Senatorial District during the yuletide recess. He recalled the Supreme Court judgment delivered on…
The House of Representatives has released certified copies of four tax reform acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged alterations and the circulation of unauthorized versions of the legislation. In a statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, he noted that decision was taken under…
The Social Democratic Party in Kogi State has issued a strong disclaimer over a viral social media post by its State Publicity Secretary, Isaiah Davis Ijele, which reportedly criticised the outfit and public appearance of the revered traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Abubakar Sediq Ahmed, the Ejeh of Ankpa, insisting the comments were personal and…
The African Union has strongly condemned the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and US military strikes on Caracas, describing the developments as a grave violation of international law and calling on all parties to exercise utmost restraint to prevent regional escalation. In an official communiqué released on Friday, the AU expressed deep concern…
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that American oil companies would be permitted to operate in Venezuela following a US military operation that led to the arrest of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Trump said major US energy firms would be encouraged to invest heavily in Venezuela’s…