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Uko Okon The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has carried out road interventions to curb road crashes in the state. The intervention was targeted at the failed portion of Atiku Abubakar Way by the flyover in Uyo metropolis. Our correspondent reports that before the intervention, many motorists were seen struggling to pass…
Katherine Abayomi. Years of spills have left soil and mangrove forests saturated with hydrocarbons and heavy metals, and 5–10 % of Nigeria’s mangroves have already been destroyed by oil contamination and settlement. The Trans Niger pipeline ruptured on May 6, 2025, releasing thousands of barrels of crude into B-Dere community in Ogoniland—marking the second major spill…
On Tuesday, an Ikeja High Court awarded N200,000 in costs and dismissed preliminary objections filed by Instagram celebrity Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). A human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana (Falz), had filed a N1 billion defamation suit against VDM. Falana initiated the suit after an audio…
Uko Okon The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh Mohammed Idris, has appealed to public relations professionals in Nigeria to key into the ongoing efforts and reforms to rebrand the nation’s reputation and attract investors into the country. Idris appealed on Tuesday during the official opening ceremony of the Nigerian Public Relations Week 2025…
…Brings 90% deduction in export tariff Katherine Abayomi. In 2021, when Nigeria dropped the instrument of ratification, the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) was introduced. It is designed to be a critical enabler for exporters and businesses, providing the support and practical guidance necessary for SMEs and exporters to navigate the complexities of cross-border trade within…
… As Experts Demand Sustainable Approach Barikui Felix The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has raised the alarm over the continued threat to the country’s mangroves, emphasising the need for a sustainable approach to conserving them. Speaking at a one-day stakeholder engagement on Mangrove Governance in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, held in Port Harcourt, the Director-General of…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, dedicated Monday to prayer and fasting to foster unity, spiritual resilience and hope among the people amidst the ongoing security challenges. The governor arrived in Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Council, before sunset on Sunday and spent the night coordinating support for security agencies and volunteer forces….
Two octogenarians: an 80-year-old grandpa, Ayuba Ashiru, and an 82-year-old grandma, Mrs. Uloma Uchechi, as well as her daughter, Chisom Uchechi, 32, top the list of suspects arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in raids carried out across the country, while opioids worth over N3.2 billion were intercepted at Apapa…
In a significant move to protect the environment, improve public health, and reduce public nuisance across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two executive orders to address these critical concerns. The first executive order prohibits the indiscriminate felling of trees, while the second mandates a monthly statewide sanitation exercise. At a brief event…
By: Dr. James Bwala Vice President Kashim Shettima’s international engagements have significantly elevated Nigeria’s profile among progressive nations. Shettima has positioned Nigeria as a proactive contributor to international development and security initiatives through strategic diplomacy and active participation in global forums. His efforts in fostering bilateral relations with key countries have enhanced economic cooperation, attracting…