Category: Politics

The Federal Government’s green industrialization plan has received a boost with the arrival of a strong team from China to finalise areas of collaboration. The Chinese team is led by the Deputy Division Chief, Foreign Environmental Cooperation Centre, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Wang Zuguang who is in the country to meet with stakeholders on…

…Expresses Willingness to Collaborate with Nigeria to Strengthen War on Cybercrime Volunteer to Strengthen Collaboration China has expressed its position on recent conviction of some Chinese nationals by Nigerian court over involvement in fraudulent practices, stating support for Nigeria’s efforts to combat telecommunications and online fraud. China also expressed its stand by Nigeria to strengthen…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Vietnam, particularly in trade, investment, energy, mining, resource sustainability, infrastructure, and climate change action. He stated this during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on the sidelines of the just concluded BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A statement…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on BRICS nations to lead a transformative global agenda that addresses the twin challenges of climate change and health inequity. Tuggar made the call while speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian delegation. He delivered an address outlining Nigeria’s vision for a…

By Israel Adebiyi The first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has distributed agricultural support materials to women cross the 18 local government area of Edo state. Supervising the distribution of the agriculture support materials at the New Festival Hall, Government House in Benin City, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Edesili…

By Uko Okon The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disassociated itself from statements made by Dumebi Kachikwu, a former presidential candidate of the party, regarding the party’s coalition arrangement. Recall that in a press conference on July 2, 2025, Kachikwu claimed to have rejected the coalition, sparking controversy. However,…

By Prince Woke The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a tragic fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt, resulting in the death of a man and leaving a woman critically injured. According to SP Grace Iringe Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, the incident, which has been…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State Government has paid a condolence visit to the family of Master Nathan Spencer, a schoolboy who lost his life in a recent flood incident in the Uselu area of Egor Local Government. Representing the State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, with the Principal…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Sen. Monday Okpebholo-led administration to strengthen Data Management and Digital Governance within the State’s administrative systems. Dr. Okungbowa gave the assurance while playing host to the Management Team of the Edo State Digital Governance and…

By Prince Woke The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Rivers State Command, and the Drivers Welfare Association have accused Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in the state of exceeding their mandate by performing duties meant for the police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). They alleged that the VIOs now demand insurance papers, tinted glass…