Jailbreak: Over 120 Prisoners Killed In DR Congo

AfricaCrime & SecurityNewsJailbreak: Over 120 Prisoners Killed In DR Congo

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2024

An attempted jail breakout was reported at a high-security prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to the deaths of 129 people, the authorities said. Makala Prison, dating from the 1950s, has a capacity of 1,500 prisoners, but more than 14,000 inmates were being held there. Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo posted a video on X, around 24 hours after the attempted breakout, acknowledging the extent of the incident and...

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Insecurity tops agenda as Anambra State Assembly meets with SEEPCO Oil

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOil & GasInsecurity tops agenda as Anambra State Assembly meets with SEEPCO Oil

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 4, 2024

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday interfaced with Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Company Ltd – SEEPCO, as part of its oversight on oil exploration in the Ogbaru area of the State. Earlier in August, the Assembly had invited all approved oil explorers in Ogbaru where large quantities of oil and gas in Ogwuaniocha and Ogwuikpele communities are being explored. This invitation followed a delicate visit led by Hon. Chidiebere Ibemeka, the House...

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Switzerland Reopens Iraqi Embassy After 33 Years

NewsPoliticsWorld NewsSwitzerland Reopens Iraqi Embassy After 33 Years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2024

After 33 years of closure by its previous representation in the country due to the 1991 Gulf War, Switzerland’s government has reopened its embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Swiss Foreign Ministry, the reopening of the embassy followed the security situation after years of conflict that it is now safe to have a presence in Iraq again. “Iraq is playing an increasingly important role as a bridge-builder...

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Ex-President Jonathan Mourns Hajia Dada Yar’Adua

NewsNigeriaEx-President Jonathan Mourns Hajia Dada Yar’Adua

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 4, 2024

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the demise of  Hajiya Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of  late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, late Shehu Musa Yar’adua, who died on Monday at the age of 102 years. The former President in a condolence message to the family of the deceased described the late matriarch of the Yar’Adua family as an epitome of motherhood who was...

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Ogun: LP Leaders Meet Ahead Of Council Polls To Strengthen Party

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOgun: LP Leaders Meet Ahead Of Council Polls To Strengthen Party

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 4, 2024

The Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has held a leadership meeting ahead of the local government polls to reposition and strengthen the party. This was contained in a press statement on Tuesday signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Tokunbo Peters, stressing that the state chapter of the party held the leadership meeting to reconcile some teething challenges within the party, aimed at strengthening it ahead of the forthcoming Local...

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Petrol Production Kicks Off At Dangote Refinery

EconomyNewsNigeriaOil & GasPetrol Production Kicks Off At Dangote Refinery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2024

….First Batch of 25M Litres of Petrol Ready to Hit Nigerian Market The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refining facility, officially commenced petrol production on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. This development is expected to significantly impact Nigeria’s fuel supply, reducing the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. The refinery, located near Lagos, will initially supply 25 million litres of petrol daily, with plans to increase this to 30 million litres by October, according to the...

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N10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaN10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, and Lucky Ehis Obinyan, a Nigerian, wanted for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The NPF announced this development during a press briefing on Monday. The police revealed that Wynne, also known as Drew Povey, is accused of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, subversion, and criminal conspiracy. According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, Wynne had established the Iva...

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Niger Delta Youths Support Fubara For Championing Democracy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNiger Delta Youths Support Fubara For Championing Democracy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 2, 2024

…Vows To Resist Wike’s Attempts To Pocket Rivers Resources Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for his commitment to upholding democratic values, safeguarding the will of the people, and standing as a beacon of hope and integrity in the face of attempts to undermine the sanctity of democracy in Rivers State. The group in a press statement on Monday signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan stated that Governor...

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Sir Paul Chukwuma Inaugurates Primary Campaign Team

NewsSir Paul Chukwuma Inaugurates Primary Campaign Team

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 1, 2024

Sir Paul Chukwuma, the leading aspirant for the governorship seat of Anambra State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress – APC, has inaugurated his Primary Campaign Council. This inauguration is the climax of a three-day strategic engagement held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with resource persons. Barely two months ago, Mr. Chukwuma inaugurated his Manifesto Committee, whose work has now reached an advanced stage. With the primary election of political parties for the...

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PDP Enugu Elects Executive Committee Members

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Enugu Elects Executive Committee Members

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2024

Dr. Martin Chukwunweike emerged as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Enugu State Chapter Executive Committee; Dr. Chukwunweike was the immediate past Commissioner for Housing in Enugu State. The election held on Saturday at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu was successfully conducted by a six-man committee led by Toni Iyoha; delegation from the PDP national secretariat, and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Announcing the unopposed winners, Toni Iyoha, Chairman of the...

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