Rivers begin demolition of assembly complex, pro-Fubara lawmakers meet
The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Wednesday as about 10 bulldozers drove into the premises of the state House of Assembly and started the demolition of the complex. This came as the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, led other…
Top Nigerians involved in illegal mining, funding banditry, terrorism —Alake
The Minister of Solid Mineral, Mr Dele Alake, has alleged that powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining were responsible for other criminal activities and involved in sponsoring banditry and terrorism in the country. Alake said this when he appeared before…
Australian police nab man over 17 million scam texts
Australian police on Wednesday charged a man living in suburban Sydney with sending 17 million scam text messages, one for almost every adult in the country. New South Wales police said the unnamed 39-year-old was single-handedly responsible for scam texts…
FG plans sale of 40% stake in Discos, others
The Bureau of Public Enterprises has said that it intends to sell the remaining 40 percent shares of the government in electricity distribution companies on the capital market in 2024. It said the BPE may also take four other assets…
NAFDAC holds 10 over adulteration, threatens Aba market shutdown
Ten suspects in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State are in the net of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control over adulterated beverages as the agency shut down the Cemetery Market in the area. The…
Rivers gunmen kill four soldiers, two drivers, kidnap expatriates
Gunmen have ambushed a convoy of Daewoo workers along the Ahoada/Abua end of the East-West Road in Rivers State, killed four soldiers, and two drivers, and reportedly kidnapped two expatriates of the company on Tuesday. The incident, it was gathered,…
Abia Man Onoh Chukwuma Richard Commits Suicide after allegedly Loses Million to Gambling
A Young Vibrant Abian from Arochukwu in Abia State on Tuesday ended his Life by taking a sniper after allegedly losing N2.5 million to Betnaija. Onoh had in a post on his Facebook wall said today was his last day…
CDA News updates you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning dear esteemed customers and readers Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The ailing Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, is returning to Germany for further treatment. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, in a…