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By Katherine Abayomi The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has commended the Federal Government for endorsing the revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030 was officially approved in June 2025 with the objective of halting and reversing…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. He said his decision was for an obvious reason, but did not state the reason or the political party to which he will be moving. The…
By Emamuzo Iboma Activist and AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has filed a countersuit against the Department of State Services (DSS), initiating two fundamental human rights cases in Abuja’s Federal High Court. The suit also names social media giants Meta (Facebook) and X Corp, accusing them of unconstitutional censorship targeting Sowore’s accounts. In a statement…
The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during events marking…
The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City. He said the operations, conducted…
The Federal Government on Wednesday blamed the renewed terror attacks, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, on recent remarks by United States as public anger over the incidents spread nationwide. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Trump’s posts alleging “Christian genocide”…
By Barikui Felix The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), in commemoration of the 2025 International Polychaete Day, has commenced a monitoring exercise of polychaetes (marine worms) in the creek of Bomu, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The initiative is part of efforts to assess biodiversity recovery following ongoing shoreline remediation and mangrove restoration…
…..N90 Billion needed to close blood gap. By Katherine Abayomi Nigeria needs two million units of blood annually, but only manages to collect about 500,000—leaving a staggering 75% shortfall. This critical gap puts the lives of mothers in labour, accident victims, children with sickle cell anaemia, and cancer patients at serious risk. An estimated 80,000…
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare the second has suspended the traditional priest of Uniamen Village, Chief Sunday Sidney Enoma in Ovia North East local government Area from his position as the Ohen-Ovia of Unuamen for violating the custom and traditional of Benin. The suspension of the traditional…
By Barikui Felix Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State The EFCC in a statement said the arrest were made on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in a sting operation at various locations within Port…
Nigeria Launches Contactless Passport in Europe Nigeria has launched its Contactless Passport Renewal System across Europe. It was successfully implemented in Canada a few days ago. Speaking at the launch on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said: “Today marks yet another pivotal moment in our commitment to streamline and enhance the efficiency…