Presidency turns to skills training to tackle insecurity
—Tinubu’s aides seek to steer vulnerable youths away from crime through vocational education, entrepreneurship By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Wednesday said it is seeking to tackle insecurity through expanded vocational training and entrepreneurship programmes aimed at reducing youth vulnerability to crime and strengthening community resilience. The initiative, which links skills acquisition with […]
NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplication
By Soni Daniel Employers’ body urges National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from legislation The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and industry operators have rejected aspects of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could create regulatory conflicts, duplicate existing […]
Uduaghan’s remains arrive in Warri, as Oborevwori visits family
Obi, Ebie, Obaseki, Iyovwaye pay tributes to former Delta governor By Jimitota Onoyume WARRI — The remains of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, arrived in the state on Tuesday, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, joined members of the deceased’s family to receive them at Osubi Airport in […]
2027: Wike’s political calculations have shaped Rivers politics — APC chieftain
Dike hails rapprochement with Fubara By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princewill Dike, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the “political Chike Obi of Rivers State,” citing his political calculations, strategic manoeuvres and ability to win elections. Dike, a Port Harcourt-based […]
Presidential Panel submits National Policing Draft, 29 Amendment Bills to Justice Ministry
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has concluded the drafting phase of its assignment and formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), alongside 29 consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review and validation. The submission was made on Monday, 19th October, […]
Presidency targets ₦20bn to tackle climate change in North West, holds summit in Abuja
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Tuesday said it is seeking to mobilise about ₦20 billion over the next four years to confront flooding, drought, desertification, migration and other climate pressures across the region. This is as the North-West Climate Summit has been described as Africa’s first regional climate marketplace. Senior Special Assistant […]
