The rally for Okpebholo
By John Mayaki When a child is born, the joy of the family is in every measure complete. You see parents doing everything possible to nurture the child to maturity and making sure it’s survival and success. This is what we have seen in full display recently when leaders and stalwarts of the All Progressives […]
Delta Councillors’ Forum visits 25 councils
*as Ekpemupolo preaches due recognition for councillors A-state-wide visit to the Legislative Arms of the 25 local government councils by the Delta State Councillor’s Forum has ended with renewed commitment to promoting peace and development at the grassroots level. Chairman, Delta State Councilors Forum and Leader, Legislative Arm of Warri South West, Hon Samuel Idukedoumene […]
Gunmen invade Lagos community, kill 2, injure scores
By Evelyn Usman Lagos—Gunmen have invaded Ijegun Egba community, in Ori Ade Local Government area of Lagos State, leaving two persons dead and several others injured. The identities of the deceased were given as Gbenga Areagbo, a 40-year-old man who had been living with sickle cell, and Oladapo Olukoya. The gunmen, who stormed the area […]
EFCC docks 9 more Chinese on alleged cybercrime, security breach
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, docked nine Chinese citizens before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over alleged crimes of Cybercrime, love scam and security breaches. The nine Chinese alongside their company, Genting International Company Limited, were arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke. Those arraigned before the court were: Su Dong […]
HipCity urges Fed Govt to constitute youth advisory board on urban, housing dev
Executive Director, HipCity Innovation Centre Bassey Bassey urged the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa to consider the constitution of a Youth Advisory Board to ensure youth participation in housing and urban development policy making, in order for their insights, priorities, and innovative ideas to reflect in national strategies.
APC stalwart, 4 others killed in fresh herders attack in Otukpo
By Peter Duru Benue—An All Progressive Congress, APC, Councillorship aspirant in the last local government polls, Amedu Agaba and four others were Wednesday night reportedly killed in the escalating crisis between armed herdsmen and the locals of Okpomaju village in Okete Ward of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state.Several persons were also reported […]
Uproar as IGP, PSC clash over retirement of Police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s order, countering the recent directive of the Police Service Commission, PSC, to officers who have attained 35 years in service or 60 years of age to proceed on retirement, has drawn the ire of senior retired officers, who kicked against the order.
Ibeto, others get court’s nod to file defence against ex-employee’s suit
DELTA—A National Industrial Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed against Ibeto Group and seven other affiliated companies till March 18, 2025.Trial judge in the matter is Justice O. Ogunbowale. Ibeto Group and seven other affiliated companies were dragged before the court by Eze Sunday Eze, the former […]
Minister pushes for transition from 9-3-4 to 12-4 system of education
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has proposed a 12-year basic education model in Nigeria.
Gov Yusuf disburses N400m to 10 community-interest groups in Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed N400 million to 10 community interest groups to engage in agribusinesses to boost food security not only for the state but Nigeria. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf made the call during the disbursement of N400 million Community Revolving […]
FG to NLC: Tinubu committed to industrial peace
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Government has assured the organised labour especially, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, that President Bola Tinubu was committed to industrial peace in the country. The government also appealed to all stakeholders in the labour sector to avoid all unnecessary issues that would lead to industrial disputes, and assured […]
Reps ask FG to suspend Shell, TotalEnergies divestment
By Joseph Erunke Abuja — The House of Representatives, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all divestment processes by Shell, TotalEnergies, and other International Oil Companies, IOCs, until their historical, environmental and social liabilities were addressed. The House insisted that government must ensure that no divestment proceeds without transparent consultations with the […]
Time to move on
By Benjamin Mokwunye Moving on and not looking back is a sentiment that underscores the importance of embracing the present and the future once a decision has been made. It aligns with the necessity of letting go of the past and courageously forging ahead for the greater good. From any perspective, it is evident that […]
No child should be denied access to education – Efe-Esharedoro
Former President of the PTI Student Union Government and a member of the Edafe Emakpor Political Family, Mr. Christian Efe- Esharedoro, has said that no child should be denied access to education due to financial constraints. He said this when he paid the final examination fees for 17 indigent pupils of Alegbo Primary School, Effurun, […]
Fallouts of Trump’s executive order in Nigeria: Programmes stoppage, job losses trail USAID funds freeze
Apprehension has continued to trail the recent Executive Order by President of the United States of America, Donald Trump to halt foreign aid to African countries as thousands of employees at the US Agency for International Development, USAID, are to commence on compulsory leave from today.
Budget increase signals proactive approach to capital investment — NACCIMA
•Seeks detailed clarifications on income sources By Yinka Kolawole On the backdrop of the request by President Bola Tinubu to increase the 2025 budget estimate from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, the President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, has said that the increase signals proactive approach by […]
