Peter Obi Slams Seizure of Nigeria’s Presidential Jets, Demands Transparency and Accountability
In a scathing statement, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has condemned the seizure of three Presidential Jets by authorities in France and Switzerland, describing it as an international embarrassment. Obi’s reaction comes as Nigerians…
Delta State Constitutes 7-Man Local Organising Committee for 8th National Youth Games
In preparation for the 8th National Youth Games (NYG) scheduled to hold from September 10th to 20th, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the constitution of a 7-man Local Organising Committee (LOC). The committee…
Delta State Government Takes Bold Steps Towards Implementing New Minimum Wage and Infrastructure Development
The Delta State Government has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of its citizens by taking significant steps towards implementing the new minimum wage and investing in infrastructure development. During the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over…
ALGON Convenes Historic Meeting to Revolutionize Primary Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria
In a groundbreaking move, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has taken a significant step towards redefining the landscape of primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. On Wednesday, ALGON convened a strategic meeting with the Development Partners…
Presidency Breaks Silence on Seizure of Nigerian Presidential Jets by French Court
The Presidency has finally broken its silence on the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets by a French Court, accusing the Chinese company involved, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of misleading the court. The Street Reporters Newspaper had reported…
French Court Seizes Three Nigerian Presidential Jets Over Long-Standing Business Dispute
In a shocking move, a French court has authorized the seizure of three jets linked to the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet, citing a long-standing business dispute between Ogun State and Chinese company, Zhongshan. The dispute, which dates back to 2016,…
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
In a move that underscores the severity of the mpox outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest level of global health alert under international law. This declaration…
EFCC Boss Tasks Youths on Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity
In a bid to promote a culture of anti-corruption among Nigerian youths, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to embrace transparency, accountability, and integrity. Olukoyede, who…
Investigative Journalist Warns African Business Leaders To Fund Local Institutions or Risk External Control
Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Hundeyin has sounded the alarm on the pervasive influence of external actors on Africa’s development. In a scathing critique, Hundeyin argued that the continent’s business leaders must come together to fund local think tanks, policy…
Gowon, Jonathan, Buhari, Others in Attendance As Tinubu Presides Over Council of State Meeting Amidst Economic Hardship
In a significant move to address the growing economic concerns in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presided over the Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together a gathering of former presidents, state governors, and…
Delta HOSTCOM Suspends Proposed Protest, Commends State Government’s Commitment to Dialogue
The leadership of Host Communities (Oil & Gas producing), Delta State Chapter, has announced the suspension of its proposed protest, citing the state government’s commitment to engaging in strategic dialogue. The decision was made after a thorough deliberation by the…
