By Barikui Felix The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Mr. Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of Computer Science, who was reportedly killed during a shoot-out involving personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army near the university campus….

By Prince Woke The Green Leaf Advocacy and Empowerment Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, conducted a sensitization exercise for women in Eleme, Rivers State, aimed at empowering them to identify and address environmental pollution using community mapping techniques. Speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the group, Nne Umoren, emphasized that the initiative is…

By Israel Adebiyi The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act by ensuring that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as all government institutions, comply with the Act and simplify the request process to encourage citizen participation. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for…

By Uko Okon The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed his appreciation for the professionalism and bravery displayed by frontline troops in their operations. Oluyede stated this while addressing the combatants at a special luncheon held over the weekend at the Nigerian Army’s 2 Brigade Cantonment, Mbiokporo, in Nsit Ibom Local Government…

By Barikui Felix As the world marked World Food Safety Day 2025 under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action”, advocacy group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian federal and state governments to implement stronger policies to promote healthy, indigenous diets and curb the spread of ultra-processed foods (UPFs),…

……Advocates for Environmental and Economic Sustainability By Emamuzo Iboma In a bid to promote environmental and economic sustainability, the One Million Tree Initiative, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has commemorated this year’s World Environment Day by planting trees and cash crops in Magodo Phase 1 Gateway Zone Estate, Lagos. The initiative reaffirms the NGO’s commitment to…

By Uko Okon Senator Ita Enang of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed Governor Umo Eno’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, describing it as a strategic political realignment that will accelerate development in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in Uyo on Monday, Enang said the governor’s move to the APC…

By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his campaign promise of providing a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready for use….

By Uko Okon A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Jeremiah Akpan-Udoh, has described Governor Umo Eno’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as insensitive, insulting, and a betrayal of the trust reposed in him by the PDP and the people of the state. Governor Eno, who was…

By Barikui Felix In commemoration of the World Environment Day 2025, Journalists for Sustainable Development Initiative (JSDI) has taken climate advocacy to Kaa Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, training students on tree planting and climate awareness. The training, which formed part of JSDI’s Annual Tree Planting Awareness Campaign, was simultaneously held…