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By Katherine Abayomi Farmers in Ogoniland are turning to indigenous micro-organic fertilizers to revive degraded soils and reduce the heavy dependence on chemical inputs, following a hands-on agroecology training aimed at restoring the region’s environment and supporting climate-smart agriculture. The practical session, organised by the Lekeh Development Foundation with funding support from the Agroecology Fund,…
By Uko Etim Environmental experts have raised serious concerns over the dangers posed by abandoned, non-decommissioned oil wells scattered across the Niger Delta, describing them as “ticking time bombs” capable of triggering large-scale environmental and public health crises. The warning came during a two-day School of Ecology workshop organised by the Health of Mother Earth…
By Katherine Abayomi Port Harcourt played host to what many described as the largest gathering of women in Nigeria this year, as thousands filled the Alfred Diete-Spiff Civic Centre for the 2025 edition of Women Converge. The non-interdenominational event, organised by Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS), brought together women from different backgrounds and faiths…
…Call for Greater Inclusion of Women and Persons With Disabilities By Katherine Abayomi A coalition of civil society groups, government officials, traditional rulers and development partners has renewed the call for stronger ecofeminist policies and deeper inclusion of women in natural resource governance across the Niger Delta. The call was made at a symposium held…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition of the group was part of the agreement reached during the recent trip to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said that 11,566 police personnel have been recalled following the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection. Egbetokun, who disclosed this during the strategic officers conference, also said that the redeployment of the affected personnel to underserved communities had since commenced. He explained that…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Guinea-Bissau, following the coup that led to the overtake of government in the West African country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that Jonathan left on a special flight with members of his delegation and is safe. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of…
The Nigerian government on Thursday condemned the coup and demanded the restoration of democratic order in Guinea-Bissau. In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was dismayed by the incident and described the military takeover of power in the West African country as “unfortunate”. “The Federal Government of Nigeria, in the strongest…
The National Orientation Agency and the Values for Daily Living organization have taken a decisive step toward strengthening national values and civic responsibility in Nigeria. On Monday, November 24, 2025, NOA Director General Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu received a delegation from VDL at the Agency’s headquarters, setting the tone for what both sides described as…
By Katherine Abayomi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he is looking forward to presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill to lawmakers inside the new Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, which is now nearing completion. The governor gave the indication on Monday, November 24, 2025, after inspecting the reconstructed Hallowed Chamber being handled by Monier…