The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, on Monday, said the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, had failed to develop the region because ruling political parties had turned the interventionist agency to a political tool.  Aniagwu who spoke on ‘Kakaaki’ on Africa Independent Television, AIT, monitored by Vanguard said the NDDC over the years […]

By Festus Ahon DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Monday, said Nigeria lacks a true national leader with a clear determination and focus to unify the country. Okowa who stated this at the 2021 Sam Epelle Memorial Gold Paper Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR at Orchids Hotel, Asaba, insisted that […]

NIGERIA Bar Association (NBA) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state to watch its utterances against judges over perceived questionable court injunctions or have the bench to contend with.

In the face of dwindling investment financing for hydrocarbon projects, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva on Monday called for the establishment of a specialized bank to finance investments in the energy sector in Africa.

By Ozioruva Aliu A mother of two, Emmanuella Anyanwu, who was kidnapped while her assailants killed younger brother of the founder of Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore, Felix, Tuesday narrated how she escaped from the kidnappers while in their custody in the forest. Anyanwu narrated how their vehicle broke down near Okada on their way from […]

“With the submission of the forensic audit report, the inauguration of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission should not be delayed any further, certainly not by the meddlesomeness of fringe ethnic champions who are working to delay the progress of our region. We state this fully aware that there are people who have […]

The Police have confirmed the kidnapping of Sen. Nelson Effiong, who represented Eket Senatorial District in the eighth Senate. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko Macdon, told newsmen in Uyo on Monday that the senator was kidnapped in Uyo at about 10 p.m on Sunday, Sept. 5. READ ALSO:Fish out killers […]

Ahmed Musa will earn his 100 caps for Nigeria today if he plays against Cape Verde. Musa, 28, has scored 15 goals in 99 appearances for Nigeria to remain behind former goalie/captain,Vincent Enyeama (101) and another former captain, Joseph Yobo (101) as most capped. ALSO READ: Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, […]

Disturbed  by the crisis in parts of the North, renowned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad  Abubakar  Gumi, has alleged that Military actions in the past have worsen the situation stimulating herdsmen resistance.

By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has said the gruesome murder of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen illustrated the worsening insecurity in the country. The Governor in a statement Monday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver […]