Opposition ‘dead’ in Cross River, says pro-APC group
…commends President Tinubu for giving C’River special attention …we are expecting massive defections – Akiba By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR A pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group, the Prince Is Coming Movement, has declared that opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), have lost relevance in Cross River State ahead of […]
Financial strain, geopolitical tensions shadow ILO governing body meeting
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization, ILO, has concluded its 356th Session in Geneva, Switzerland with discussions dominated by financial pressures facing the institution, ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the war in Ukraine, and preparations for a key leadership transition. The meeting brought together member representatives to review progress across ILO’s […]
Ikorodu Division rallies behind Benson for re-election into House of Representatives
By Adesina Wahab Political leaders across the local government areas in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State have rallied round Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson for another term in the House of Representatives.The leaders based their support on the sterling performance of Hon. Benson in the National Assembly.Speaking for the leaders yesterday at a forum in Ikorodu, […]
Rescued disabled Imo girl exposes Nigeria–Mali trafficking ring, urges urgent intervention
By Esther Onyegbula The rescue of a 22-year-old physically challenged girl from Imo State, Princess Nnenna, has exposed a growing human trafficking network linking Nigeria, Benin Republic and Mali, raising fresh concerns over the exploitation of vulnerable young women under the guise of economic opportunities. The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organization, GAHTO, which facilitated her return, […]
US lawmaker urges Tinubu to remove Bello Matawalle over security concerns
She said findings from the report indicated a disconnect between official assurances and realities on the ground, with testimonies from local leaders and survivors pointing to persistent vulnerabilities.
PINL disburses over N2bn scholarships to 1,500 students in Niger Delta host communities
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disbursed scholarship grants worth over N2 billion to more than 1,500 students from pipeline host communities across Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo and Abia states.
Otuaro’s PAP: Group hails 2-year performance, blasts critics
By Etop Ekanem WARRI–Advocacy for Niger Delta Development, ANDD, led by Activist Moses Mala says experiences of Gbaramatu Kingdom and performance of Dr Dennis Otuaro reinforce his qualification and capacity to lead Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, advising: “Ijaws should refrain from baseless criticisms.” Congratulating Otuaro for posting stellar performance in his two years as PAP […]
Group responds to Atiku’s ‘Inexperience’ claim, defends Jonathan’s record
The Citizens Alliance for Transparent Leadership (CATL) has responded to remarks by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, concerning the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan.
‘Talent alone not enough for acting career’, says actress, Mojoyin Fadaka
Emerging Nollywood actress Mojoyin Fadaka is making a quiet but impressive mark in the Nigerian film industry, choosing skill development, discipline, and artistic growth over the pursuit of quick fame.
2.2m Nigerian children face vaccine gap as UNICEF, Korea launch targeted intervention
… Agency says zero-dose crisis driven by inequality, not failure of vaccinesBy Chioma Obinna The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday raised concern over Nigeria’s worsening immunisation gap, revealing that about 2.2 million children in the country have never received a single routine vaccine, as it partnered the Republic of Korea and Nigerian authorities […]
Isi-Uzo Council chairman hails Gov Mbah’s security milestones
The Chairman of Isi-Uzo LGA, Hon. Obiora Obeagu, has hailed Governor Peter Mbah’s achievements in the security sector as unprecedented in the history of Enugu State.
