Ayade inaugurates Ndoma-Egba’s committee to end boundary dispute in 4 C’River communities
By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has inaugurated a Peace, Reconciliation, and Rehabilitation Committee to resolve age-long land disputes between Ebom/Ebijeakara and Ediba/Usumutong communities in Abi local government area of the state. The five-man committee is headed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Victor Ndoma […]
No one is being prosecuted for land deal in Idumuje Ugboko — Monarch
The Obi of the Idumuje Ugboko Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Solomon Eziokwubundu Nwabuokei Nwoko, Tuesday, debunked online reports that some persons were still being prosecuted as a result of land deals in the kingdom.
Face sack if you’re found wanting — Uzodimma tells new appointees
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, warned his newly sworn-in appointees that they would be sacked if they are found wanting in any corrupt practices.
Insecurity: Hunters besiege N/Assembly, beg FG, lawmakers for opportunity to confront bandits, insurgents
Hunters Group of Nigeria (HGN) has asked for an opportunity and recognition under the law to assist the federal government tackle the ravaging insecurity in the land.
Climate Change: CAPPA leads activists to Shell’s office
Climate justice groups led by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, Tuesday, stormed the Lagos Headquarters of Shell to demand that the company own up to the environmental impacts of its extraction and climate change and stop discourse on its Net Zero Pledge.
PHOTOS: Armed thugs disrupt Kaduna NLC protest
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Peak gives Muslim faithfuls a Ramadan To Remember
Ramadan is all about charity, goodwill, fasting and family for Muslims across the world. This Ramadan however, brands are taking their support for Muslims a notch higher, with one of Nigeria’s leading dairy brands – Peak, leading the way on the Nigerian scene. Peak began by harnessing their platforms to help Muslims prepare for the […]
FG tasks consultant pharmacists on research & devt, cutting edge skills
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The federal government has challenged consultant pharmacists to dig deep into research and development as well as cutting edge skills consistent with international standards with a view to improving healthcare delivery in the country. The government said it recognized that pharmacists were key to achieving the goals and objectives of the […]
Igbo community endorses Makinde for 2023 guber election in Oyo
The Igbo community in Oyo State has thrown its full weight behind the second term bid of the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2023 general elections, describing the governor’s all-inclusive approach to governance as unprecedented
Protests in Osogbo over arrest of suspected fraudsters by EFCC
Scores of youths on Tuesday stormed the streets of Osogbo in Osun to protest arrest of some suspected internet fraudsters in the early hours of the day by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The youths, comprising sympathisers, families and friends of the suspects set bonfire at Lameco Area of Osogbo, before […]
‘Sell the country, give proceeds to military’, Angry Nigerians react to revelation N826b annual fund need to combat insecurity
Concerned Nigerians have reacted to a revelation from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters on Monday, that at least $2 billion dollars (about N826 billion), would be needed yearly, to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. The director of Production, Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshall M. A. Yakubu, who revealed this during public hearing on the […]
2023: It’s non-negotiable, southerner must succeed Buhari — PANDEF
PAN Niger-Delta Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella body of monarchs, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger-Delta at a virtual meeting, today, resolved that it is non-negotiable, a Southerner, whether from the South-South, South-East or South-West, must take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023
Israeli military hit top Hamas commanders in 24 hours
The Israeli military has struck 12 houses of senior Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
Bayelsa to partner NMA against quackery
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has urged regulatory agencies in the health sector including the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to take the fight against quackery and other unhealthy practices to save lives. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the call when Executives of the Nigerian Medical Association, Bayelsa State Chapter paid […]
Reps amend fire service act to include flooding, building collapse, air, road accidents, others as emergencies
A bill seeking to amend the fire service act of 1963 and include other natural disasters as emergencies to be given urgent attention has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives.
Rivers to host first African invitational swimming championship
The first African Invitational Swimming Championship is billed to be hosted in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The Championship, tagged, “Garden City 2021” is being organised by Demakers Business Roundtable in collaboration with the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, the Women Awards Championship and the African Swimming Federation (CANA). In appreciation of Governor Nyesom Wike, nicknamed “Mr Project”, the […]
