The Nigerian government has reacted to the new stringent visa rule to Nigerians by the American government, stating that: “The decision appears misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect that should guide bilateral engagements between friendly nations.” The Nigerian government’s reaction was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry…

In order to combat security challenges within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched “The Crack Squad” of highly trained and skilled personnel. The Corps has also graduated 200 personnel from an eight weeks training on basic arms and weapons handling training course 3. Speaking at the…

The federal government has prepared ground for the impending arrival of Chinese technical partners and potential investors in Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe has had a high-level engagements with leading steel manufacturers during a recent investment mission to China. In order to prepare ground…

By Uko Okon The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a public awareness campaign in Akwa Ibom State to educate residents on the dangers of scooping petrol from crashed tankers. Speaking during a one-day Public Awareness Programme on Tanker Accident and Fire in Uyo on Thursday, the State Head of Operations, NEMA, Mrs Mmandu…

The 2024 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has condemned the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of the Niger Deltan State. On Thursday, a five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal held that the appellants could not…

Senator Monday Okpebholo has hailed the judgement of the Supreme Court affirming his emergence as the duly elected governor of Edo State. The governor in a reaction made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, described the ruling as a reaffirmation of the people’s will and a fresh call to higher service. He expressed…

By Uko Okon The Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has sentenced 29-year-old Akaninyene Thomas Okpon to death by hanging for murdering his elder brother, Friday Thomas Enyenokpon. Okpon had accused his brother of being a witch and blamed him for his life’s misfortunes. The incident, which occurred on April 8, 2018, in Ikot…

By Israel Adebiyi The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. A five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba Lawal held that the appellants – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…

By Barikui Felix The Rivers State Government has acknowledged the recent advisory from the Federal Government identifying the state as one of the high-risk areas for potential flooding this year. In response to the alert, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is deploying teams to Rivers State and other high-risk regions to sensitize residents on…

By Barikui Felix The management of the University of Port Harcourt has clarified that Cynthia Chukwundah, the woman alleged to have set her lover ablaze in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, is not a student of the institution. Reports had claimed that Chukwundah, said to be a 300-level undergraduate, set her…