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Concerned CSOs Faults Reopening of Oil Extraction in Ogoni A group of concerned environmentalists has listed several reasons why the resumption of extraction in Ogoni land should not be considered. The groups expressed unequivocal condemnation of the planned resumption of oil exploration and production activities in Ogoniland. This decision disregards the enduring environmental, social, and…
Islamic Development Bank Satisfied with Yobe’s Commitment To Agriculture The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of the Yobe state government to partner with the bank for an agricultural project. Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank, Mr. Javed khan, stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni at the…
Nigeria Congratulates Trump on Becoming US 47th President The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated President Donald Trump following his successful inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The Nigerian government, in a statement by acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said: “Nigeria and the United States…
Ogoni Oil Resumption, MOSOP Laments Exclusion in Meeting with Presidency Barikui Felix- Port Harcourt The Movement For The Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, has lamented its exclusion from a proposed meeting summoned by the Presidency with some Ogoni leaders to discuss the resumption of oil exploration in the area, which was fixed for today (Tuesday)….
Rivers Govt, HYPREP Partner for Improved Healthcare in Ogoniland Barikui Felix- Port Harcourt The Rivers State Government has assured of its readiness to partner with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in providing accessible and quality healthcare services to the Ogoni people. Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, stated this during her…
NESREA to Partner Rwanda in Tackling Plastic Pollution The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has initiated talks with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria to establish a partnership in environmental sustainability. The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, met with the Rwandan High Commission in Abuja on Monday and expressed the…
Zulum Decorated With Peace Studies Society Fellow Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has been decorated with the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) fellowship. The society’s president, Nathaniel Awuapila, assisted Professor Isaac Albert, who represented the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in decorating the Government House in Maiduguri on Monday. Zulum is a…
Zulum Reappoints Bababe as Executive Sec. BOGIS Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has renewed the appointment of Engr. Adam Bababe as the Executive Secretary of Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) for a second and final five-year term. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the…
Nigeria Commends Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Nigeria has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, commending the agreement as offering the prospect of an end to the appalling loss of civilian life and human tragedy. The government’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of…
NDLEA Arrests India-Bound Nursing Student Over Attempt to Ingest 76 Wraps of Cocaine. Stella Peters Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted an attempt by 26-year-old Esther Uzodinma, a 200-level student of nursing at the Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, to transport 76 wraps of cocaine to the South Asian…