70 Years of Oil: Bayelsa APGA guber aspirant demands ‘industrial justice’ for N/Delta
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Bayelsa State, Dr Domor Mienye, has called for a new development strategy for the Niger Delta, arguing that the region’s next phase of struggle must go beyond environmental and fiscal justice to include what he described as “industrial justice.”
DELTA ROAD LANDING: Private jet crew overwrote black box – NSIB
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that the flight crew of the private jet that landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State overwrote the aircraft’s black boxes. In aviation, the black boxes, comprising the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR, and Flight Data Recorder, FDR, capture cockpit audio, aircraft […]
We will not allow Iran march toward a nuclear weapon — Vance
By Vera Anyagafu with agency report US Vice President, JD Vance has reiterated the US stance against Iran, saying, “We are not going to allow Iran to march toward a nuclear weapon, and we are not going to allow them to threaten our partners with impunity.” Speaking at a policy event in Washington, Vance said […]
Kwara community hails Abdulrazaq, Tinubu for establishing Army Battalion in the town
*Assures troops of maximum support By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Traditional rulers, community leaders and residents of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the establishment of a new Army battalion in Omu-Aran, saying the strategic intervention will boost security in Kwara […]
How Governor AbdulRazaq restored glory of primary/basic education in Kwara, took public schools to world stage
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin When Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state assumed office in May 2019, available records showed that the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) had been crippled by infrastructural decay, corruption, and irregular recruitment. Before the current administration came on board, UBEC had blacklisted Kwara and banned the state from accessing […]
Uptown The Maskking urges stronger economic opportunities to address Africa’s migration challenges
Africa’s development challenges and their impact on migration have renewed calls for stronger economic opportunities, improved public services and better living conditions across the continent.
2027 Women’s World Cup: 7 countries qualify for intercontinental play-off
At least seven countries have qualified for the intercontinental play-offs ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
NFF Polls: CSNGG demands free, fair congress
The Civil Society Network for Good Governance (CSNGG) has called for a free, fair and peaceful Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Elective Congress, warning aspirants and their supporters against ethnic campaigns, unverified claims of presidential endorsement and attempts to drag the federation into avoidable disputes ahead of the September 27 election in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
2027: We’ve uploaded Bayelsa PDP candidates on INEC portal, ready for polls – Turnah
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State says it has completed the upload of its candidates for the 2027 general elections on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, declaring that the party is ready for the polls.
India attaches very high importance to its relationship with Nigeria – Chockalingam
By Vera Ayangafu Shri Kannan Chockalingam, Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of India in Nigeria, is a career diplomat with the Ministry of External Affairs of the government of India. An engineer by training and a committed diplomat, Chockalingam has held various roles advancing India’s foreign policy and partnerships with countries […]
Flood, security, education: FG praises Kebbi governor’s rapid response
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has commended Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for what it described as his rapid and proactive response to emergencies, describing his administration as a model of responsive governance. Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Hajiya Zubaida Umar Abubakar, gave the commendation when a team of media […]
