Governor Oborevwori Underscores Importance of Digital Communication
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has underscored the importance of digital communication in driving sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the contemporary global economy. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Tuesday, at the 2024 Chief Executives and Directors Conference/Retreat of…
Ministry of Defence Mourns the Passing of Chief of Army Staff
The Ministry of Defence has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. In a heartfelt press release, Wednesday, which was signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, at…
Kogi Government Reiterates Commitment Combating Criminality, Pledges Collaboration with Security Agencies
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its dedication to working closely with security agencies to combat criminal activities within the state. This commitment was made clear by Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, during…
Delta Targets 50,000 Jobs with Special Agricultural Economic Zones – Gov. Oborevwori Reveals
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would leverage on the game changing potentials of the Special Agricultural Economic Zones to create over 50,000 jobs for the well being and economic prosperity of the people. Governor…
Building a Strong Marriage: Kogi Deputy Governor Salifu Gives Words of Advice to Newly Married
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, recently advised newly married couples to prioritize God as the cornerstone of their unions to build a strong marriage. Speaking at the traditional engagement ceremony of his nephew, Isaiah Ugbede Salifu,…
President Tinubu of Nigeria Congratulates US President-Elect Donald Trump
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu…
Delta Targets 50,000 Jobs with Special Agricultural Economic Zones – Gov. Oborevwori Reveals
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would leverage on the game changing potentials of the Special Agricultural Economic Zones to create over 50,000 jobs for the well being and economic prosperity of the people. Governor…
Wave Unveils Ocean Central Platform at FII8
Wave, an ocean regeneration initiative led by H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud and powered by the FII Institute, has launched a new digital platform, Ocean Central by Wave, at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference (FII8) in…
NUJ Calls for GTBank Boycott Over Alleged Cyberstalking Trial of Four Journalists
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed its members to shut down their Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTBank) accounts immediately. This move follows the prolonged detention of Seun Odunlami, a council member, and three…
Nigeria’s Economic Crossroads: CUPP Calls for Balancing Reforms and Relief
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CNPP) has observed that Nigeria is at a critical juncture, struggling to balance long-term economic reforms with the pressing need for immediate relief. The country’s economic woes, exacerbated by years of poor governance, corruption,…
Nigeria’s Persisting Economic Hardship: CNPP Calls for Policy Reversal to Alleviate Suffering
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called for policy reversal amid persisting economic hardship, expressing skepticism over the recent cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and warning Nigerians not to expect significant improvements from the changes. …
Kogi State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Entertainment Industry for Peace and Progress
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its dedication to promoting the entertainment industry as a catalyst for stability and advancement in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made this commitment clear during a visit from the Igala Performing Gospel Musicians…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Hails Minister Over Creative Economy Development Fund
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has praised the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, for establishing the Creative Economy Development Fund and implementing the Intellectual…
BREAKING: Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel is Dead
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, has lost the battle against prostate cancer as he died on Wednesday morning. The Street Reporters Newspaper had exclusively reported that he was fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Clarifies Internal Memo, Denies Watching Senate President’s “Alleged Side Chicks”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reacted swiftly to “false reports” circulating in the media, clarifying the contents of its internal memo dated October 17, 2024. In a press release personally issued by the AGN President, Dr. Ejezie Emeka…
Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel Battles Prostate Cancer, Needs Urgent Financial Aid
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, is fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja. The actor popularly known for his role in movies as policeman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and requires…
AASU President Appeals for Calm, Urges Ivorian Government to Lift Ban on Student Unions
The President of the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU), H.E. Osisiogu Osikenyi E., has called for calm among students in Ivory Coast and appealed to the Ivorian Government to reconsider its ban on all student union activities. This follows the recent…
Ivory Coast Cracks Down on Student Unions After Murders, Extortion Allegations
The Ivorian government has dissolved all student unions nationwide following the murders of two students, Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, allegedly linked to the influential Ivory Coast Student and School Federation (Fesci), The Street Reporters Newspaper gathered. Investigations…
Major Event: West Africa Set to Tackle Food Sovereignty Challenges through Agroecology and Organic Farming
A major regional forum on agroecology and organic farming is set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 21 to 24, 2024. The event, organized by the West Africa Agroecology Alliance and the West Africa Organic Network, in partnership…
Charting Nigeria’s Path to Technological Renaissance: A Critical Perspective
By Nedu Onoja In recent years, global discourse has increasingly placed innovation, science, and technology (STI) at the heart of national development. The workshop led by Chief Uche Nnaji(Nwakibie), Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, on November (5th-6th) 2024,…
The Unjust Grip of Power: A Critical Examination of the EndBadGovernance Protests and the Arrests of Minors in Nigeria
The EndBadGovernance movement in August 2023 exposed a deeply fractured social contract in Nigeria, a nation grappling with crippling economic hardship and persistent governance failures. The protests, fueled by a collective yearning for change, were met with a heavy-handed response…
The Biting Hunger and Rising Cost of Living in Nigeria: A Looming Crisis
In the heart of West Africa, Nigeria stands as a nation rich in cultural diversity, natural resources, and potential. Yet, despite these advantages, the country grapples with a paradoxical reality: a growing population faced with biting hunger and an escalating…
When the Arrow of God Becomes No Longer at Ease: An Exploration of Disintegration in Nigeria
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the rich tapestry of African literature, few works resonate with the profound complexities of societal disintegration as Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart.” The metaphor of the “arrow of God” serves as a poignant symbol of divine…
Governor Ododo’s Visionary Leadership Revolutionizes Kogi State With the Free Payment of WAEC Fees
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Kogi State Executive Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo’s groundbreaking decision to cover West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) fees for final-year students has sent waves of excitement and optimism across Kogi State. This bold move…
Federal Government Intervenes in Osun State, Segilola Gold Mine Dispute
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has established a fact-finding team to investigate the disputes between Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited. The controversy surrounds taxation and operational matters. Minister of Solid…
Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains
***Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ Sponsors A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference,…
Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development Launch Anti-Corruption Unit to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
In a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability, the Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development have jointly inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The unit was launched in alignment with the mandate of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
2024 AFNIS Summit: Nigeria Emphasises Value Addition For Economic Growth
Nigeria’s advocacy for value addition in the mining sector for rapid socio-ecocomic development and industrialization remains a panacea to unlocking economic prosperity in the country and African continent. ”Our country offers so much more. That is why we are using…
Businessman’s Trial over Alleged N15.8m Oil Fraud Adjourned As EFCC Arrests 18 Illegal Mining Suspects
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, adjourned till June 19, 2024 adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N15,800,000.00 (Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Naira) fraud involving one Balami…
Birthday: AASU Celebrates Chief James Ume for Empowering Africa’s Youth
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) has felicitated with Chief James Ume, a renowned philanthropist, on his birthday, applauding his remarkable legacy and commitment to shaping Africa’s future. Cde Abrehaley Arefaine Hailenchael, Executive Director to the Presidency…
2024 International Cooperative Day: How MedLab Practitioners Multipurpose Cooperative Society Is Set to Transform Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Landscape
By Abdulrahman Aliagan In the bustling heart of Africa, Nigeria, the Africa’s commercial hub, a group of Medical Laboratory Practitioners came together to form what is today known and called Medical Laboratory Practitioners Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (MLPMCSL). This group…
B-NOAS Scheme Has High Mass Employment Potential – NDE Says
Determined to bring succour to the teeming unemployed youths in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced an intensive three months Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS), training for Twenty (20) unemployed persons in Oyo State. Speaking…
Peter Obi’s Philanthropy, Charity Work Predates His Politics – POMR
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has to alert the public of a fresh orchestrated design to blackmail the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi by linking him to frivolous, malicious and unsubstantiated allegations of indulging in religious politics….
NDE Disburses N4.36 Million to Empower 106 Persons In Oyo
Determined to root out poverty and stimulate micro- economic activities in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Oyo State has disbursed a total sum of N4.36 million to 106 persons as revolving loans in Oyo State to…
Kogi State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Entertainment Industry for Peace and Progress
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its dedication to promoting the entertainment industry as a catalyst for stability and advancement in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made this commitment clear during a visit from the Igala Performing Gospel Musicians…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Hails Minister Over Creative Economy Development Fund
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has praised the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, for establishing the Creative Economy Development Fund and implementing the Intellectual…
BREAKING: Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel is Dead
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, has lost the battle against prostate cancer as he died on Wednesday morning. The Street Reporters Newspaper had exclusively reported that he was fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Clarifies Internal Memo, Denies Watching Senate President’s “Alleged Side Chicks”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reacted swiftly to “false reports” circulating in the media, clarifying the contents of its internal memo dated October 17, 2024. In a press release personally issued by the AGN President, Dr. Ejezie Emeka…
Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel Battles Prostate Cancer, Needs Urgent Financial Aid
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, is fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja. The actor popularly known for his role in movies as policeman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and requires…
Governor Oborevwori Felicitates Ex-Gov. Uduaghan at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he clocks 70 years on October 22. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori…
Nigerian June 12 Activists Celebrate Two Iconic Leaders: Gowon Turns 90 As Ooni Celebrates 50th Birthday
Nigerian June 12 activists celebrates two legendary figures today: General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State, marking 90 years, and Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, turning 50. The pro-democracy activists under the umbrella of the Coalition…
All-Africa Students’ Union Celebrates Leader Abba John Michael’s Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended warm birthday felicitations to Leader Abba John Michael, affectionately known as “Big J,” Head of Government of the Union, Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Cde Oli Bedane Wako, Past President of Ethiopia…
AASU Celebrates Ethiopia Steel PLC CEO, Bhavesh Chandaria, as Quintessential Mentor on Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to Mr. Bhavesh Chandaria, CEO of Ethiopia Steel PLC, hailing him as a quintessential mentor. In a statement, HE Osisiogu Osikenyi E., President of AASU, expressed gratitude for Chandaria’s tireless…
Birthday: AASU Celebrates Chief James Ume for Empowering Africa’s Youth
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) has felicitated with Chief James Ume, a renowned philanthropist, on his birthday, applauding his remarkable legacy and commitment to shaping Africa’s future. Cde Abrehaley Arefaine Hailenchael, Executive Director to the Presidency…
Wave Unveils Ocean Central Platform at FII8
Wave, an ocean regeneration initiative led by H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud and powered by the FII Institute, has launched a new digital platform, Ocean Central by Wave, at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference (FII8) in…
From Blight to Beauty: Delta State’s Environmental Makeover Gains Momentum
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is making significant strides in promoting environmental sustainability in the state, earning praise from Chief Emmanuel Okpomo, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Beautification. Okpomo commended Oborevwori’s efforts during the demolition of illegal…
Kwara State Announces Monthly Sanitation Exercise, Imposes Movement Restriction
The Kwara State Government has announced that the monthly sanitation exercise for October 2024 will hold on Saturday, October 26, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. To ensure effective cleaning, a three-hour movement restriction will be enforced across the state….