Leaders of the North Central zone under the auspices of the North Central Renaissance Movement, NCRM, Tuesday, called on the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone their 2023 Presidential tickets to the zone in the interest of fairness and justice.

Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, called on members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko South Local Government Area to unite and mobilise massively for the state’s House of Assembly bye-election in Isoko South Constituency 1 on Saturday. Okowa made the call while addressing PDP members and supporters at a rally at […]

A MAJOR indicator that Nigeria operates a backward maritime economy is the existence of a large quantum of wreckages and derelicts within our maritime ecosystem, especially the coasts and waterways. Nigeria has a generally poor attitude to wreckage and waste management. Along our highways, at our airports and waterways, wrecked vehicles and vessels are indiscriminately […]

The European Commission is asking the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to slap daily fines on Poland for failing to heed rulings on its Supreme Court disciplinary chamber, escalating a row about judicial independence. “Justice systems across the European Union must be independent and fair,” commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted in a written […]

By Jerome-Mario Utomi ASIDE from being perceived as backward and degraded, occasioned by crude oil exploration, exploitation and production, the Niger Delta region means different things to different people. To some, it is a region where communal right to a clean environment and access to clean water supplies is being violated. By its admission, the […]

Rivers Police Command said its men have killed two notorious cultists terrorising parts of the state during a gun duel.

Imo Information Commissioner Declan Emelumba says the state government is set to receive President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday in Owerri. Recall  that the presidentis scheduled to pay a working visit to the state to inaugurate some state-executed projects. READ ALSO:2 ex-convicts allegedly raping, robbing Imo women, killed by police Emelumba told New on Tuesday in Owerri that […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra on Tuesday warned transporters against loading of passengers and goods on the Niger Bridge, Onitsha. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, gave the warning during a visit to the leadership of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Anambra chapter, in Onitsha. He said that […]

By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja Following the minor shakeup of Buhari’s cabinet last week, the National Fish Association of Nigeria, NFAN, Sunday, congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, and pledged support for success. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, NFAN, Chidike Ukoh while […]

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 64-year- old man, Taiwo Ayotunde, for allegedly defiling a two-year-old girl. Police spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement that Ayorinde was arrested on Tuesday at Adiyan community in Agbado-Ifo Local Council Area. READ ALSO:2 ex-convicts allegedly raping, robbing Imo women, killed by police Oyeyemi explained that the arrest followed a […]

By Peter Duru – Makurdi Benue mothers, youths and the elderly Wednesday took to the street of Makurdi, the Benue state capital in their thousands calling on the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs to tender unreserved apologies to the people of the state to avoid the wrath of the gods of the land. […]

The first Professor of Digital Economy in the world Archbishop Sam Zuga has called on Nigerians and Africans to embrace the first Cryptocurrency in Africa, ZUGACOIN. This comes as Zugacoin continues to soar and now sells at 256,000 dollars per coin. Zugacoin which is arguably Africa’s best selling crypocurrency is well known for its continuous […]

By Nnamdi Ojiego African Bar Association, AFBA, has condemned the recent military coup in Guinea, saying it is unacceptable. It also described the situation in the country as worrisome, noting that Guinea can’t be peaceful under the present circumstances. The continental body said this in a statement by its President, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo. According to […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says INEC Voter Enrolment Device (IVED), will eliminate the possibility of voting by identity theft using another person’s Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on election day. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this while addressing media executives on Tuesday in Abuja. READ ALSO:Oyo PDP Caucus Meeting: Makinde not interested in […]

No doubt, it is a common Nigerian phase to see politicians coming out to give out crumbs to the public with the aim of winning votes, most especially during electioneering period while such acts are splashed on newspapers and other media of communication. There are situations when the cost of publicity far outweighs cost of […]