Activist raises concern over reported oil spill in Delta communities

Activist raises concern over reported oil spill in Delta communities

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU — Environmental rights activist and peace advocate, Comrade (Dr.) Sheriff Mulade, has called on the Federal Government to declare an environmental emergency following a reported oil spill affecting several riverine communities in Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas of Delta State. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mulade described […]
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Floods: Tough decisions that may have protected Lagos

Floods: Tough decisions that may have protected Lagos

For many observers in Lagos, those recommendations sounded familiar. They are, in many respects, the same measures that have shaped the environmental policies of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration over the past several years.

NCDMB, KING-FAHJI train 50 youths on digital oil field operations, data analytics

NCDMB, KING-FAHJI train 50 youths on digital oil field operations, data analytics

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with KING-FAHJI Nigeria Limited, has concluded a training programme on digitalised oil field operations and data analytics for 50 youths in Badagry, Lagos State. The programme was designed to equip young Nigerians with skills in modern oil field technologies, digital operations and data-driven decision-making in […]

From Newsroom to Government House: My recollections of the Ngige years

From Newsroom to Government House: My recollections of the Ngige years

By FRED CHUKWULOBE   As another July 10 comes around, public attention naturally returns to the dramatic abduction of Governor Chris Ngige in 2003, an event that remains one of the darkest episodes in Nigeria’s democratic history. But beyond the crisis itself, the date also brings back deeply personal memories of how I unexpectedly left journalism for […]

Tinubu’s biggest opponent is not Obi or Atiku… it’s Tinubu

Tinubu’s biggest opponent is not Obi or Atiku… it’s Tinubu

By Moses Braimah “A government that spends more time explaining theopposition than explaining its achievements mayalready know where its real problem lies.” Nigeria is a fascinating country. Explain it to someone and watch them nod eagerly, only for them to confess moments later: “I still don’t understand.” If you claim to fully grasp Nigeria, you […]

TIF promises commitment to credible 2027 elections

TIF promises commitment to credible 2027 elections

‎By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja  ‎‎A non-governmental organisation, the Integrity Forumn (TIF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair, credible, and reflective of the will of the Nigerian people. ‎‎TIF Coordinator, Bayo Averehi, made this known in a statement on Wednesday stressed that the […]

NAS raises alarm over climate crisis

NAS raises alarm over climate crisis

By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s foremost scientists have raised fresh concerns over the worsening impacts of climate change, warning that unless the Federal Government urgently empowers states and local communities to lead climate action, the country will face more devastating floods, disease outbreaks, food insecurity and climate-related conflicts. The warning came from the Nigerian Academy of […]

Turkish cargo flights near Sudan draw attention amid regional tensions

Turkish cargo flights near Sudan draw attention amid regional tensions

Recent developments surrounding the conflict in Sudan have drawn increased regional and international attention following reports that Turkish Air Force cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt, near the Sudanese border. According to media reports, the aircraft departed from Tekirdağ-Çorlu Airport in Turkey, a location associated with the country’s growing defense and […]

Babalakin & Co. rewards young artists with N10m, promotes creative industry

Babalakin & Co. rewards young artists with N10m, promotes creative industry

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — Leading commercial law firm, Babalakin & Co., has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s creative industry by rewarding outstanding young artists with a total of N10 million and promoting greater awareness of intellectual property rights and legal protection for creatives. The firm made the presentation at the grand finale of […]

Insecurity: OSG hails Delta CP’s visit to Oghara Kingdom

Insecurity: OSG hails Delta CP’s visit to Oghara Kingdom

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Oghara Study Group (OSG) has commended the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, for his visit to Oghara Kingdom and his engagement with stakeholders, including His Royal Majesty, Noble Oyibo Eshemitan, JP, FCA, Orefe III, the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom. The group also welcomed the Commissioner’s strategic […]

‘Charity Begins at Home’ – Enugu NDC aspirants tell Peter Obi

‘Charity Begins at Home’ – Enugu NDC aspirants tell Peter Obi

By Dennis Agbo Over 80 aggrieved aspirants of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State have told the party’s Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi to organize the party in his south east home front first before going into the larger Nigeria space. The Aggrieved aspirants made the call following the alleged financial extortion on […]

LASCCWA, Apapa-Iganmu LCDA boost small businesses with tools, cash grants

LASCCWA, Apapa-Iganmu LCDA boost small businesses with tools, cash grants

By Esther Onyegbula Over a 100 small business owners in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, on Thursday received business equipment and cash grants under the Lagos State Council Chairmen’s Wives Association, LASCCWA, Women Empowerment Programme aimed at promoting self-reliance and improving livelihoods. The beneficiaries received various vocational tools, including 10 tailoring machines, six grinding […]

2027: Tunji-Ojo to launch Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju

2027: Tunji-Ojo to launch Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is set to officially launch the Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju, BYAA, a grassroots mobilisation platform aimed at strengthening support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda across Ondo south senatorial districts. Director-General of the Pan-APC and Pro-Tinubu movement, Comrade […]

More schools embrace Geneith Health Competition as organisers intensify nationwide registration

More schools embrace Geneith Health Competition as organisers intensify nationwide registration

By Esther Onyegbula Three prominent Nigerian schools, Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha; St. Patrick’s College, Asaba; and Muwanshat International Academy, Jalingo, have joined the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), intensifying the nationwide contest for over ₦1 billion worth of prizes. The latest registrations mark another milestone for the school-based health advocacy initiative aimed at raising […]