10m cash transfer beneficiaries have no phones, social media, says APC chairman
“Mind you, these people who are poor and vulnerable don’t have telephones to make calls; they are not on social media. They don’t have a television. They cannot come and challenge and discuss as we are doing here, but they are out there,” he said.
ECOSA president calls for support to revive Essi college infrastructure
The President of the Essi College Old Students’ Association (ECOSA) Worldwide, Olorogun Sylvester Bighoro (JP), has called on governments, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to support efforts aimed at improving infrastructure and learning facilities at Essi College, Warri. Bighoro made the call while speaking with newsmen during an old students’ meeting held at Otor-Udu on […]
Gombe vows to end open defecation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has reiterated its determination to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene, WASH, sector and achieve an open-defecation-free state. The commitment was reaffirmed as the Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASSA, under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, SURWASH, programme, intensified […]
Ekanpou set to release 11 books, chronicles N-Delta struggle in new work
Award-winning writer, Dr. Enewaridideke Ekanpou, from Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, is poised to release 11 books cutting across drama, prose and poetry.His new book entitled TOMPOLO’S HAULERS AND HAILERS, is to be released alongside his creatively repackaged works that include The Wanted Man in Camp Four, The Honourable Commissioner, The Strong Blood, […]
Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours
ABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage cross-border smuggling. Dangote spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday while responding to questions about rising petrol prices in Nigeria. He said the […]
Edo threatens sanctions against unlicensed electricity operators
By Matthew JohnsonThe Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, ESERC, on Tuesday, ordered all persons and entities operating within the state’s electricity market without licences or permits to cease such activities and apply for the relevant approvals within 30 days. The directive was contained in Order No. ESERC/ORDER/2026/001, dated September 11, 2026, issued by the Chairman […]
