Gambian Letter: Labour Party Slams Akpabio Over Blocked Natasha’s Reinstatement
The Labour Party has strongly condemned the continued refusal of the Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan despite a subsisting court judgment ordering her return since July 4, 2025. In a statement issued…
Delta Govt Clears Air on Olomoro–Igbide Road Project, Counters Misinformation
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has cleared the air on the ongoing debate surrounding the Olomoro–Igbide Road, following reports suggesting that the project was a Federal Government intervention under the National…
Court Rejects Move to Halt INEC Recognition of Mark, Aregbesola as ADC Leaders
The leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn yesterday after the Federal High Court in Abuja refused an ex parte application seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising former Senate President…
Nepal’s Youthquake: Sowore, DSS, X; A Warning to Nigeria
Why Nepal Matters to Nigeria—Right Now About this time 5 years ago, tension was high and Nigerian youth were on edge: would they break under the weight of police harassment? They found a way to solve the problem; #EndSARS protest….
Governor Oborevwori Committed to Isoko Ring Road Completion – Izeze Affirms
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has assured residents of Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is fully committed to ensuring the timely completion of the Isoko Ring…
NNPCL: No Sacred Cows in Kyari Probe, EFCC Must Deliver Justice – CNPP, 75 CSOs Declare
The storm over the alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has intensified as the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), joined by over 75 civil society organisations under the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), hailed…
CSOs Storm Abuja, Accuse Police of Attempted Murder, Human Rights Abuse in Land Dispute
Abuja was thrown into tension earlier this morning as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), led by Innocent Ohalete, the Executive Director of Rights Advocacy, staged a mass protest against what they described as the “illegal involvement of the Nigeria Police Force…
Coalition Hails DSS Brokered Peace in Dangote–NUPENG Standoff, Says Action Averted National Fuel Crisis
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups has hailed the Department of State Services (DSS) for what it described as a “powerful patriotic intervention” that successfully diffused the looming industrial crisis between the Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum…
All-Africa Students’ Union Celebrates Dr. Agostinho Kapaia’s Presidential Medal of Honour in Angola
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has hailed Angolan business magnate and philanthropist, Dr. Agostinho Kapaia, after he was decorated with the Angolan Presidential Medal of Honour for Peace and Development by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. In an official congratulatory…
Labour Party Applauds Speaker Abbas’ Debt Alarm, Urges Akpabio to Reject Tinubu’s “Prodigal Borrowing”
In a fiery and impassioned statement, the Labour Party has thrown its weight behind Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for raising alarm over Nigeria’s ballooning debt crisis under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party described…
Nigeria International Agricultural Expo 2025 Opens in Abuja, Showcases Innovation, Inclusivity
The 7th edition of the Nigeria International Agricultural Expo (NIAEXPO 2025) opened on Tuesday in Abuja with massive participation from local and international stakeholders, highlighting innovation, inclusivity, and the prospects of achieving Nigeria’s 2030 agricultural vision. Speaking at the opening…
₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
All-Africa Students’ Union Celebrates Dr. Agostinho Kapaia’s Presidential Medal of Honour in Angola
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has hailed Angolan business magnate and philanthropist, Dr. Agostinho Kapaia, after he was decorated with the Angolan Presidential Medal of Honour for Peace and Development by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. In an official congratulatory…
AASU Hails Dangote Group’s Landmark Namibia Refinery Project as a Milestone for Africa’s Energy Self-Reliance
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strong commendation to the Dangote Group and its President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, for what it describes as a landmark contribution to Africa’s energy independence through the Group’s ambitious Namibia Refinery Project…
Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch Advanced ePassports Showcasing National Identity and Next-Generation Security
In a significant step toward strengthening its position as a regional leader in digital identity and travel documentation, the Government of Kenya has announced a new partnership with Veridos, a global leader in integrated identity solutions. This collaboration is set…
Simon Ekpa: Guilty as Charged
By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi The gavel has fallen twice—once in Canada and once in Finland—reminding us that justice, even if uneven, still speaks across borders. In Canada, the Immigration Appeal Division, ruling on the case of Douglas Egharevba, held…
The Emilokan Drag between the Ooni and Alaafin: Who will Bell the Cat?
Introduction: At a time togetherness is the need of the Yoruba Nation division seems to be rearing its head. Tradition, rather than tidy Yoruba hegemony is tearing us apart. The entitlement mentality to which our hospitable spirit of our forebears…
Security, Responsiveness, And Complacency In Katsina State: A Tripodal Analysis
Terrorism in the form of mass killings, kidnapping, and cattle rustling has deep sociological roots.
Democracy on Trial: A Canadian Court’s Wake-Up Call for Nigeria
On June 17, 2025, far from Abuja, a Federal Court in Ontario, Canada, delivered a ruling that should shake every Nigerian who still believes in democracy. The case was not about a coup, an insurgency, or a terrorist cell in…
Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr I cannot resist much longer the urge to intervene in the serious discussion on the way forward for our nation. I’m writing from Houston, Texas about 10,712 Kilometres from Abuja, Nigeria, I am here…
FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
Governor Ododo’s Bold Move: Kogi Communities to Own Mining Operations in Groundbreaking Economic Shift – Media Aide
In a major shift set to redefine economic participation at the grassroots, the Kogi State Government has announced plans to ensure that mining operations in the state are community-owned, empowering locals to take charge of their natural resources and economic…
China Strikes Back: Rare Earth Minerals Export Ban Escalates Trade War with U.S.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has announced a ban on the export of certain rare earth minerals critical to various high-tech industries. This move is seen as a direct…
Minister Solid Minerals Development: Dr. Alake Vows To Pave Way For Women Leadership, Participation In The Sector
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday promised to ensure women do not remain at the back seats but leaders and key decision makers in the ongoing transformation in the sector. Stressing that mining is a…
National Assembly Committees Seek Upward Review Of N9 Billion Allocation To Solid Minerals Devt Ministry In 2025 Budget
The National Assembly joint committee has demanded Upward Review of N9 billion Allocation to Solid Minerals Development Ministry in 2025 budget proposal for the progress of the country in the mining sector. Noting discrepancy in the proposal, the Joint Committees…
Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire Installs Dr. Pat Oramah as 8th President, Launches Bold Health Campaigns
In a spirited and impactful ceremony held at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja, on Friday, August 8, 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire installed Rotarian Dr. Pat Ifeanyi Oramah as its 8th President. The event was marked by powerful speeches,…
GEEP and PreCEFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Economic Empowerment in Nigeria
In a significant step toward advancing economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Nigeria, the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) and the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) have agreed to collaborate on a range of initiatives aimed…
NDE Kicks Off Online Registration For Second Phase Of Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) In Oyo State
In-line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in pursuit of its mandate of combating the menace of mass unemployment in the country will on Monday July 28, 2025…
UWA TAGARI CHARITY FOUNDATION Donates N2 Million Worth of Food Items to Vulnerable Persons in Katsina
In a significant gesture of compassion and social responsibility, the UWA TAGARI CHARITY FOUNDATION has donated food items worth over two million naira to vulnerable individuals and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Katsina State, reinforcing its commitment to alleviating poverty…
Association of Female Comrades Leads Nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Outreach to Mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day
The initiative aimed to break the stigma around menstruation, promote awareness about menstrual hygiene, and provide essential sanitary materials to girls and women across Nigeria.
₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
AGN President Dr. Emeka Rollas Mourns the Passing of MOPPAN Leader Umar Mai Kudi, a.k.a. Cashman
Until his passing, Cashman served as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
Showcasing The Sporadic and Astronomatic Achievements of Nigerias’s Most Sought After Actress, Amandla Ebeye
Amandla Ebeye is from Ika Local Government Agbor Delta State and she commenced her career as a model due to her beauty and structure which every modeling agency admired.
Kogi College Provost Celebrates Mrs. Saliu Habibat Omolola on Her Birthday
The Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Dr. Fashagba Paul Femi, has extended warm felicitations to Mrs. Saliu Habibat Omolola, Deputy Leader of Ijumu Oke Parapo, as she marks her birthday anniversary. In his goodwill message, Dr. Fashagba described…
Your Leadership Inspires the Next Generation — PNGI Celebrates Vice President Shettima at 59
The Progressive Next Generation Initiative (PNGI) has felicitated with the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, lauding his contributions to democracy, governance, and national development. In a…
Ahon Celebrates Prof. Ufuophu-Biri, Jaro Egbo On Birth Anniversary
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has extended heart-felt birthday congratulations to two of his distinguished friends, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, and Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Chairman…
Umuigbo United Assembly Worldwide Honours Sir (Dr.) Mike Okiro as Life Patron on 76th Birthday
In a quiet but heartfelt ceremony marking his 76th birthday, former Inspector-General of Police, Sir (Dr.) Mike Mbama Okiro, was on Friday honoured with a Certificate of Appointment as Life Patron of the Umuigbo United Assembly Worldwide, a global Igbo…
Governor Oborevwori Felicitates Ex-DSP, Sen. Omo-Agege at 62
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 62nd birth anniversary. In a goodwill message released on Sunday in Asaba by…
Okehi Rainstorm: Gov Ododo Visits Ravaged Homes, Assures Immediate Support, Intervention
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, on Monday undertook a working visit to Eika, Ihima, and several communities in Okehi Local Government Area to evaluate the extent of the devastation wrought by the June 16th rainstorm in…
Governor Ododo Continues Commitment to Water Development with New Drilling Machine for RUWASSA
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has further demonstrated his administration’s dedication to improving access to clean water by donating a multimillion-naira water drilling machine to the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA). This initiative aims to boost…
Flood Prevention: Delta Govt Calls For Collective Action Against Natural Disasters
The Delta State Government has urged residents, stakeholders, and organizations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the increasing threats posed by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards, the government emphasized the need…