Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
Son allegedly sets aged father ablaze in Delta
By Akpokona Omafuaire OGHIOR—Tragedy struck Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday as a young man, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze while under the influence of drugs. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident followed a violent confrontation involving the suspect. Community sources who […]
2026 budget: Ministry votes over N500m for make-up artists, hairdressers, grinding machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over N500 million on training of hairdressers, makeup artists, supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans and anti-drug abuse sensitisation/advocacy in selected states of the federation in 2026.
Hunger, deaths in wake of demolitions at Makoko, Sogunro
“Mummy, another woman has been shot now. I went outside to get food. Many of us, especially the orphans, don’t have anything to eat”
Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026
By the close of 2025, the labour landscape was on the brink – mounting tension, deepening distrust, and a trail of unfinished business
Anger in Nnewi over alleged exclusion of late Senator Ubah from cathedral commissioning
Confusion erupted within the premises of the Cathedral in Nnewi Anambra State, when people listened throughout the event, but failed to hear the mention of the late Senator Ubah’s contribution towards the commissioned Cathedral.
