‘This is up to our legislature. This is a decision that has to be taken at the highest level of government. But it’s not off the table’

Mr. Augustine Garri, the newly elected Chairman of Otughievwen (Otu-Jeremi) community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has begun implementing his development plan for the oil-rich community. Garri, a former National President of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Alumni Association, was sworn in after winning the community leadership election held on June […]

By Emmanuel Okogba HOC Capital Club has formally inducted Chief Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN, one of Nigeria’s most respected legal luminaries and elder statesmen, as President of the Council of Chairmen and Grand Patron of the Club. The landmark event brought together distinguished business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, traditional rulers, investors, and professionals, reflecting the Club’s […]

In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Labour Party lawmaker praised the Armed Forces for continuing to record significant successes despite limited resources.

By Kingsley Adegboye Morocco will host the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Development Bank. The annual meetings scheduled to take place from June 9 to11, 2026, at Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, will feature an Annual Symposium, a Ministerial Roundtable, the bank’s statutory meetings, field visits and a series of business and […]

By Uko Etim ETINAN—For residents of four forgotten communities in Akwa Ibom State, crossing a river has become a mortal threat. Since a 120-metre bridge collapsed on the Efa–Ikot Ese–Ikot Ibok–Ikot Mfon–Ndiya Road in 2011, the communities of Efa, Ikot Ibok, and Ikot Mfon in Etinan Local Government Area, along with Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, […]

According to CRGER, the approval of payments following a verification and reconciliation process sends a strong signal that the government is determined to restore confidence in public finance management while ensuring that genuine contractors are paid for completed projects.

When applied institutionally, the VERIFY Protocol transforms media organisations from passive victims of AI-generated misinformation into active defenders of the information environment, a precondition for effective development communication in the AI era.

Former Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council and Public Affairs Analyst, Dr. Michael Tidi, has described June 12 as a defining symbol of sacrifice, resilience and the enduring struggle for democratic governance in Nigeria. In a Democracy Day message, Tidi reflected on the significance of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as […]

…warns against diversion By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Ijaw Youth Council ,IYC, Worldwide, has warned that further delay by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to implement the Supreme Court ruling on the Warri Federal Constituency Delineation Exercise could threaten peace and electoral credibility. While calling on INEC to immediately implement its proposal and field […]