Southeast seaport key to ending Lagos gridlock – Igbo Community President
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Igbo Community Association, FCT, has renewed its call for the federal government to approve a seaport in Nigeria’s southeast and upgrade existing ports in the Niger Delta to ease the severe congestion affecting Lagos ports. The association argued that a seaport closer to the southeast, an active hub for […]
Leaders, activists demand urgent action for street children in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The International Day for Street Children, marked annually on April 11, took center stage in Calabar as top government officials, rights advocates, and civil society actors raised urgent concerns about the worsening plight of street children in the State capital, calling for collective action and long-overdue accountability. This year’s theme, “Participation,” […]
IYC congratulates Tompolo on birthday, urges FG to continue partnership
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to maintain and continue the partnership with High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, for the sustenance of peace and steady economic boom in Nigeria. IYC in a statement […]
Super Eagles: 4 key positions Chelle must reinforce
*Emerging prospects Eric Chelle‘s coaching stint in charge of the Super Eagles began under intense scrutiny after Nigeria’s inconsistent performances in March’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. A 2-0 away win over Rwanda, courtesy of Victor Osimhen‘s clinical brace, briefly reignited belief. But the euphoria quickly faded following a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against […]
NGO renews commitment to children’s welfare, empowerment
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to creating a sustainable future, where children are empowered to reach their full potential. The National Director, SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, Mr. Eghosa Erhumwunse, made the commitment at the commissioning of a solar-powered potable water facility, renovation of two classroom […]
Experts seek govt, private sector collaboration to bridge housing deficit in Nigeria
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Real estate experts have called for collaboration between the various levels of governments in the country and private developers to work together in order to bridge housing deficit in Nigerians. They said, there is need for the government and private developers to work together for the country to bridge the growing […]
