Police nab 13 over assault on journalist
PORT HARCOURT— Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested 13 suspects over assault on a journalist in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Ikorodu Golden Lions Club brings potable water to Itunpate community in Ikorodu
By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Itunpate area, opposite Eluku House in Ikorodu, Lagos, have received a major boost in access to clean water following the commissioning of a borehole project by Ikorodu Golden Lions Club, District 404A3 Nigeria. The project, unveiled by the District Governor, Lion Mary Onu, alongside the President Ikorodu Golden Lions Club, […]
Boulos family, SCOA Nigeria threaten lawsuit over viral coastal road fraud allegations
The Boulos family and SCOA Nigeria Plc have threatened legal action over viral social media videos alleging their involvement in financial impropriety linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project.
N-Delta group queries CDP over alleged 5% divestment, seeks shareholder clarification
By Dapo Akinrefon A civil society organisation, the Niger Delta Transparency Forum, has raised concerns over an alleged 5 per cent divestment in Nigeria involving Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), questioning whether shareholders of the institution are fully informed about the development. The group, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Ebikade Moses, called on the […]
Emeka, Okoye seek constituents’ support for National Assembly bids
Former Minister of Transportation, Prince John Okechukwu Emeka, and the Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Pius Okoye, have separately called on constituents to support their bids for seats in the National Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries.
World Bank to build N300m livestock feed laboratory at MOUAU
A major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector is underway as the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has earmarked ₦300 million for the establishment of an Animal Feed Reference Laboratory at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State.
GMYT Fashion Academy attains fresh feat, inducts 21 new entrepreneurs
A Lagos based Fashion Academy has inducted 21 new graduands on entrepreneurs, Fashion Designing and capacity building.
Double win for NiMet as FG approves new salary structure, condition of service
The federal government has approved a new salary structure and an updated, enhanced Condition of Service for workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The approvals are contained in a letter, with reference No. 58957/S.2/T1/40, written by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and addressed to the Chairman, National […]
Idris Bello of Emiralty Africa set to convene SCAR2SHINE Conference in Lagos
Lagos is about to witness a high-octane convergence of grit and greatness as Emiralty Africa prepares to host its flagship summit, Emiralty Connect 1.0, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Ikeja.
Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa prompt calls for Urgent govt action – ADSC Boss Oluwafemi
Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, KJW, International Development Consultant, Reputation Architecture Specialist, and President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has advised that there’s urgent need for government and continental action to quickly curb rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Oluwafemi gave this advice on Monday stating that:”There has been a growing wave of concern […]
Group calls for clarification on status of NFSS Officials
An international non-governmental organisation, the World Institute for Peace (WIP), has called for clarification regarding the status of the commander-general of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Mr. Osatimehin Joshua Wole, and several of his colleagues.
Girei: I’ll use unity to tackle poverty in Adamawa
By Luminous Jannamike A governorship aspirant in Adamawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Salihu Girei, says he would deploy unity as a practical tool to tackle poverty in the state if elected in 2027. Girei spoke on Monday in Abuja shortly after submitting his nomination form, stressing that Adamawa’s diversity must be […]
HOPE Programme targets teacher, health gaps
The World Bank-backed HOPE Governance Programme is intensifying efforts to address persistent shortages of teachers and primary healthcare workers across Nigeria, with funding incentives tied to states’ performance.
David Aisosa on intentional menswear: Beyond fastfashion and social media trend
His approach centres on practical principles understanding fit, selecting the right fabrics, creating visual balance and developing consistency
FG Sanctions 147 Prison officers, destroys 1,167 Phones in crackdown on Custodial Centre contraband
The Federal Government has sanctioned 147 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS and ordered the destruction of 1,167 mobile phones recovered from custodial centres across the country, as authorities escalate a crackdown on contraband smuggling into the nation’s prisons.
Ureju community accuses NEPL, Elcrest of subverting PIA
Ureju Community Council of Elders in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has accused the management of NEPL, (NNPC Exploration and Production Limited and Elcrest Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited), of subverting the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, as regards the composition of members of Board of Trustees, BoT of OML 40 Gbetiokun field, Agura […]
