The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its campaign rally for the August 30 local government elections in Rivers State, drawing a large turnout of party members and supporters. The event, held at Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, features the presentation of party flags to candidates who emerged from last Saturday’s […]
Residents of Pakiotan in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Ministry of Health to urgently revive operations at the 80-bed Mother and Child Specialist Hospital, following extensive vandalism and theft at the facility. The hospital, inaugurated on May 27, 2023, and handed over to the ministry through the University […]
A former member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has slammed the Federal Government’s decision to consider Fuji musician Wasiu Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocols. Bagos expressed concerns that rewarding individuals with questionable airport behavior could encourage others to misbehave. Kwam 1 was involved […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licenses, in addition to the 900 licenses revoked in 2024. This decision was made to clean up the licensing system and ensure that mineral resources are used for national development. The minister emphasized that the solid […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has denied any involvement in a purported prepaid meter distribution initiative in Badagry, describing the circulating claims as false and misleading. In a disclaimer issued via its official X handle on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and signed by EKEDC Management, the company distanced itself from an online publication […]
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has disclosed that the team is still waiting to receive the $100,000 reward and other commitments promised by the Federal Government after their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade confirmed that none of the […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s planned 12-day trip to Japan and Brazil, describing it as insensitive to Nigeria’s pressing security and economic issues. Obi believes the President’s frequent foreign travels demonstrate indifference to the country’s problems. According to the Presidency, Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo […]
The Federal Government is set to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of renewed efforts to curb the persistent problem of building collapses across Nigeria. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, disclosed the plan during the National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII) workshop held yesterday […]
Paris Saint-Germain begin their Ligue 1 title defence this weekend with confidence high after a historic campaign, but questions linger over the toll of a gruelling season. Luis Enrique’s side, crowned Champions League winners in May after defeating Inter Milan, also lifted the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat […]
Several Ogoni groups in Rivers State are calling on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent appointment of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Emmanuel Deeyah. The groups claim that Deeyah’s appointment was a result of “petty political interference” and does not reflect the President’s intention to reappoint […]
