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South East Youth Forum rejects proposed six states for region

—Demands Seven for Equity By Dennis Agbo The South East Youth Stakeholders Forum, SEYSF, has strongly opposed the proposal by the House of Representatives to create only six states for the South East region. “We insist that the region deserves seven states to achieve parity with other regions in Nigeria,” the group said. SEYSF Spokesman, […]

Ex-Appeal Court President’s daughter files appeal over father’s properties

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA–The daughter of a late President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Abuja, Justice Moses Bello, has lodged an appeal to challenge how her father’s properties were shared. The appellant, Ann Eniyamire, alleged that she was shortchanged by the Executor of her late father’s will. She is seeking to set aside […]

China opposes US moves to sabotage Belt, Road cooperation

The Chinese government on Friday opposed the U.S. alleged sabotage of Belt and Road cooperation through the means of force. It also expressed regret over Panama’s decision not to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lin Jian, disclosed this at the regular virtual news conference by […]

Flight carrying 10 missing in US

Crews in Alaska were searching Friday for a small commercial plane that went missing with 10 people on board, local authorities said, in the latest US air incident.

NNPP Crisis: Kwankwaso’s group rejects emergence of Agbo Major as Chairman

*** Rejects Convention, boasts that actions of Boniface Aniebonam’s group do not give the party Sleepless Nights ***Says Party will win 2027 Presidential Election, Open to Coalition By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE National Working Committee, NWC of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP has rejected the convention that led to Dr. Agbo Major’s emergence as […]

New contactless passport renewal won’t compromise security, FG assures

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has assured that its adoption of higher technology in its passport reforms will enhance transparency and efficiency, without compromising national security. Interior minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this in a statement Friday in Abuja wherein he announced the launch of the Contactless Passport Renewal System across Europe. Describing […]

Nollywood veteran, Osuofia celebrates 70th birthday

Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh on Friday celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary.Owoh took to his Instagram page @osuofia_nkemowoh to celebrate the milestone. He said: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. “What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all for being part of this journey. I […]

Urhobo group opposes gas pipeline plan, demands inclusion in LNG projects

The Urhobo Oil and Gas Nationality (UROAGAN) has issued a strong statement urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to reconsider the plan to establish five mini LNG plants in Kogi State.

Security agencies partner EU to combat crime in Niger Delta

By Daniel Abia Security agencies including Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Police, the National Drugs law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) among others, have indicated their readiness to an improved strategies in tackling insecurity in the Niger Delta by the European Union Funded Organisation, Search for Common Ground (SFCG). The organisation had gathered […]

Edo: NSCDC denies involvement of officers in Bolt driver’s death

The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has denied any involvement of its officers in the death of a Bolt driver in Benin. The Spokesman of the command, SC Efosa Egbebor told Newsmen on Friday in Benin that its officials were merely helping the police in their investigation. Recall that […]

Be transparent with Tinubu’s revised budget, Obi tells N/Assembly

By Henry Oduah Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for greater transparency and accountability following the recent increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by key government agencies. The budget adjustment was […]

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