Management has not abandoned Eastern Ports— Rivers Port manager
By Efe Onodjae The Manager of the Rivers Port Complex, Kenechi Okaeze, has assured stakeholders that the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has not abandoned the Eastern Ports, contrary to concerns expressed by some industry players. Okezie gave the assurance while responding to questions from participants during an interactive session with members of […]
Meet Dosunmu-Ogunbi, first black woman to earn PhD in Robotics Engineering at Michigan
A Nigerian woman, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, has made history after becoming the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics from the University of Michigan in the United States.
2027: We’ll deliver five million South-East votes for Obi–Kwankwaso, protect every ballot — KNN
Rejects Uzodimma’s claim of South-East support for Tinubu By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The South-East chapter of the Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) has said it is mobilising support to deliver at least five million votes for a proposed Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections. The group also rejected claims that […]
2027: INEC has no preferred candidate, says Amupitan
…Urges military personnel to remain neutral during elections By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has declared that the Commission has no preferred candidate in the 2027 general elections, stressing that its allegiance remains solely to the Constitution, the Electoral Act and the freely expressed will […]
Wedding: ‘It was staged to test public reaction’ — GehGeh
“We organised everything as a normal promo. And so far, apart from the fact that we purposely did it, I still wanted to get the public’s reactions,” he said in Pidgin English.
Shettima: Nigeria accounts for 10.5% of Africa’s cancer burden
…Targets 30% reduction by 2030 By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing cancer burden, disclosing that the country accounts for about 10.5 per cent of Africa’s cancer cases and deaths. He also announced the Federal Government’s target to reduce the country’s cancer burden by 30 per cent […]
Creation of Anioma State key to Delta North’s future development — Traditional rulers, stakeholders
…Urge Delta North senatorial aspirants to support state creation drive By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Technical Committee for the Creation of Anioma State, comprising traditional rulers and stakeholders, has described the proposed creation of Anioma State as critical to the future development of Delta North Senatorial District. The committee also urged all aspirants for […]
Kirikiri Customs generates N19.4bn in June, seizes expired vape worth N809.7m
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N19.4 billion in revenue in June 2026, representing a 35 per cent increase from the N14.36 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The Command also intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with expired disposable vape products with a […]
Oyedele explains how FG spends subsidy savings
“We must add more value than the cost of every naira and every dollar that we borrow.”
2027: Military vows commitment to neutrality in elections
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and adherence to human rights in the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
Sowore labels Alex Otti ‘massive scam’ over ₦200m billboard permit fee
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Abia State Governor Alex Otti over the state’s newly announced political campaign advertising permit fees, describing the governor as a “massive scam.” Sowore made the remark in a post on his X handle on Thursday while reacting to the Abia State Government’s decision […]
