By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, is set to construct an intra-city rail network to connect Maiduguri and its environs. This is the first of such project by any of Nigeria’s 19 northern state governments. The first phase of the project will commence with 12 designated terminals within Maiduguri, to connect […]

By MUKHTAR MADOBI Recently, certain media outlets have revived the term “Dasukigate,” recycling previously reported content about former National Security Adviser, NSA, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. These reports adopt a familiar pattern, featuring sensational headlines laden with selective, provocative phrases such as “INVESTIGATION,” “Dasuki Money Trail,” “suspicious billions,” and “family friends.” Such tactics often lure readers into […]

By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing officers allegedly maltreating civilians. The Command has pledged to take decisive action against any officers found culpable. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Hussaini Abdullahi, the Customs Area […]

By Juliet Umeh Lifestyle and wellness company QNET has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with the launch of the Serendipity Collection by Bernhard H. Mayer. The company described the collection as a line of jewelry that blends luxury with sustainability.  QNET’s Chief Marketing Officer, Trevor Kuna, stated that the pieces are crafted from recycled […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Over 1,000 persons have benefited from the first day of the Free Medical Outreach organised by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev to address the health needs of the people in Gboko Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state and its environs. Flagging-off the two-day outreach Monday […]

…as UN Women, Belgium call for end to GBV By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence continue, a nonprofit organization, the Daurama Foundation, has premiered an advocacy film titled ‘Voices Within’ in Abuja. In attendance include survivors of GBV was local and international advocate organisations, policymakers, community leaders, […]

THE Oodua Peoples’ Congress, OPC, has urged the National Assembly Committee on the Review of the Constitution to discharge their responsibility with utmost consideration to return the country to the regional system of government. The OPC, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Yinka Oguntimehin, reaffirmed its support for a call by a group […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF, has encouraged Nigerians to present themselves for test in order to know their HIV status. The global organisation also appeal to all including the youths and adolescents to avoid risky behaviours that could expose them to the virus. According to a statement by AHF Nigeria, Advocacy […]

By Adeola Badru A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in the Southwest, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). Yahaya was elected during the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference held in Owerri on November 27, 2024. In a notable […]

By Anthony Arugba The long awaited Vice-Chancellorship race to select a worthy successor for outgoing VC, Prof. Andy Egwunyenga has been laid to rest. It was a keenly-contested exercise that saw the very best professors the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, have to offer slogging it out to earn the right to be VC. However, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Stakeholders, including lawyers have blamed culture of silence, lack of concrete evidence and inadequate support by the community, as some of the factors working against sexual violence victims in their bid to seek justice. They said, most victims of sexual violence are even afraid to speak out, while their parents often […]

…Says Ralph Nwosu, round peg in round hole An Imo born United States based Technology Infrastructure Consultant in Silicon Valley California and business maverick of international repute, Engr. Emmanuel Abuchi Ihenacho, has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma’s leadership approach to governance by talking less and doing more with the ongoing radical infrastrual development across the state […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Prison Fellowship of Nigeria has advocated an alternative to traditional punitive approaches in the criminal justice system because that offers a transformative approach to addressing crime that benefits offenders, victims, and communities. The association insisted that adopting restorative justice is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional justice system, with […]

…says it’s unlawful, Illegitimate By Paul Olayemi A chieftian of the All Progressive Congress in Delta State, Dr. Abel Izomare Oharume has criticized the purported appointment of Chief Akpeki as the acting state chairman of the APC in Delta State, deeming it as unlawful and lacking legitimacy. He condemned the move as political opportunism, asserting […]

By Evelyn Usman  In a bold move to harness the vast potential of the nation’s ocean resources, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria, IMION yesterday, commenced a five-day training  that will set the stage for a sustainable future for Nigeria.  The  pioneering initiative according to the Director- General of  IMION, Rear Admiral Thasus Udonis, was  aimed  […]