Rivers crisis: Militant group spits fire, threatens oil production
Tension has heightened in Rivers State, as the dreaded militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, NDRM, warned the Federal Government not to withhold the allocation meant for the state or face a total cut in the oil production.
GBV: FIDA dialogues with stakeholders for improved law enforcement
Weak enforcement of existing legal frameworks, sociocultural barriers, and inadequate training for law enforcement
IWD: Fashola enjoins NGGA on need to support selves
*** Calls Senate to review Natasha’s sexual allegations By Olayinka Ajayi Wife of the former Minister of Power and President of the Nigeria Girls Guide Association, Dame Abimbola Fashola, has called on women across the nation to join hands in helping younger ones, especially women. Speaking on Friday during the NGGA’s annual general meeting in […]
Datamellon Launches Global AI Ignite Program to Empower the Next Wave of AI Startups
Datamellon, a leading cloud, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) consulting firm with offices strategically located in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has officially launched its highly anticipated AI Ignite program, aimed at empowering the next generation of AI-driven innovation. The company, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, offers innovative AI and data-driven solutions to help […]
JONAPWD calls for collaboration to enhance inclusivity, accessibility for members
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, has stressed the need for stakeholders collaboration to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of people living with disabilities in Nigeria. It would recalled that Osun State House Assembly passed into law prohibiting discrimination against people living with disabilities in Osun State, but is yet […]
Northern Christian groups disagree over leadership
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) in the Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ,has been embroiled in a leadership tussle over tenure elongation, as groups led by Rev John Joseph Hayab and Rev Yakubu Pam respectively, were laying claim to the leadership. Rev. Hayab ,however, said in a […]
Dafinone distributes starter packs to over 300 farmers at agriculture empowerment programme
By Paul Olayemi EFFURUN— Over 300 farmers and aspiring agripreneurs in Delta Central smiled home with essential agricultural starter packs on Friday, marking the grand finale of the two-day Agriculture and Food Security Training and Empowerment Programme facilitated by Senator Ede Dafinone. The initiative, held at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun, provided […]
Natasha had bottled-up anger over her removal as committee chair – Akpabio’s Aide
Ken Okolugbo, the Special Adviser and Consultant on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has attributed the ongoing friction between his principal and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to unresolved grievances.
Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen announces end of 7-yr marriage to wife
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is going through a personal setback as he and his wife, Daniela Jehle, have officially ended their marriage.
Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu to ensuring that every Nigerian citizen has unfettered access to abundant and nutritious food. Kyari made this known at the launch of 2025 dry season farming and distribution of Ramadan Palliatives to the people of Kebbi […]
International Women’s Day: Senate pledges 35% affirmative action in parliament
The upper chamber also pledged to initiate legislation aimed at removing all barriers to the progress of women in the country.
