Plateau govt suspends mining activities to curb insecurity
He explained that the suspension was necessary to curb illegal mining, mitigate land degradation, combat child labour, and address escalating security threats, including the influx of unregulated foreign miners, which has fuelled banditry, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms possession in mining communities.
Gender inequality remains pressing issue — Lagos Speaker Meranda
Meranda insisted that the presence of CSOs at the workshop is a testament to the shared commitment they have towards building a more just and inclusive society.
Netflix: NFVCB boss leads Musawa’s delegation to Amsterdam
Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, has taken a significant step to promote the country’s creative economy.
PDP shuns Court order, conduct Zonal C’ttee members, Ex-officio for N/east
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has defied the Court Order and conducted the election for the zonal committee members and national ex-officio for northeast Bauchi State. They elected Alhaji Babangida Modibbo Umar as the new northeast Zonal Chairman on Saturday 22nd February 2025. This is coming barely a day after the […]
Tinubu reiterates commitment to make Nigeria innovation hub, technological advancement
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the commitment of his administration to make Nigeria a hub of innovation and technological advancement, by developing the Polytechnic education. Tinubu said this will enhance productivity, industrial development and sustainable economic growth in the country. The President, who spoke at the 45th Founder’s Day and 22nd […]
Zeb Ejiro blasts Isoko politicians for poor representation, condemns MC2 Kingdom’s arrest
Veteran filmmaker Zeb Ejiro has expressed his disappointment with Isoko politicians, stating that they have failed to properly represent the people of Isoko since 1999.
2026 W/Cup: My fears for Nigeria – Etim Esin
Former Super Eagles star, Etim Esin has carpeted the Nigeria Football Federation for what he termed “their care free approach to Nigeria’s bid to secure a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
How Delta monarch got staff of office after 8 years wait
AFTER eight years of agonising wait and struggle, the Obi of Idumuje- Ugboko Kingdom, Aniocha North Local Government Area, HRM Chukwunonso Justin Oreze Nwoko IV was Monday presented with a staff of office by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Nigeria was a disaster under Jonathan – Aisha Yesufu
•Buhari was an abysmal failure, •Tinubu failing, too •‘BringBackOurGirls not funded by USAID’ By Dickson Omobola Co-founder of #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, in this interview, said the Goodluck Jonathan administration should not be applauded for how he managed Nigeria, even though his successors have made the country worse. Yesufu, who spoke […]
CSO defends NCDMB, calls whistleblower allegations ‘fabricated lies’
A civil society organisation, Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NSCDC, has condemned the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network for invoking the Freedom of Information Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act to request documents on alleged financial mismanagement in the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. NSCDC urged sponsors of the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network to […]
Why Clark lived and died in Abuja
Before Clark relocated to Abuja some years ago, the lawyer resided in Warri and Kiagbodo, his hometown. He was a businessman and built Edwin Clark University in Kiagbodo while in Abuja to quicken the development of the Ijaw enclave.
