NDDC sets up committee to review staff conditions
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated a committee to negotiate and review the terms and conditions of service for its employees as part of efforts to improve staff welfare and enhance efficient service delivery in the Niger Delta region. The Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo […]
Gold mine collapse kills at least 100 people in C/Africa
A landslide at an illegal gold mine has killed at least 100 people in the Central African Republic on the border with Cameroon, local sources told AFP on Wednesday.
2027: Nigerians’ll speak with one voice for Makinde — APM
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has declared its readiness to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the presidency in 2027, unveiling plans for an inclusive, people-driven campaign to propel its candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, to victory. As campaigns officially begin, the party […]
Defence Minister reaffirms FG commitment to veterans’ welfare
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans. Musa gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, on Wednesday. The […]
Jonathan arrives Uganda for Cavendish University graduation
By Our Correspondent Former President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of the 15th graduation ceremony of Cavendish University Uganda, CUU, scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. Jonathan disclosed his arrival in a statement posted on his official X handle on Wednesday, saying he was warmly received by representatives of the Ugandan government, […]
Zamfara Chamber expels Deputy President over alleged irregularities
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Executive Council of the Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ZACCIMA, alongside leaders of more than 30 traders’ associations in the state, has removed its Deputy President I, Chika Galadima, from office over alleged irregularities. Galadima’s removal was unanimously approved at a stakeholders’ meeting of […]
