Category: Politics

By Barikui Felix The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has urged ex-artisanal refiners and youth groups in Ogoniland to intensify efforts in the ongoing campaign against environmental re-pollution in the region. Speaking at a sensitization forum themed “Clean-up: Gains, Sustainability, and Prosperity of Ogoniland,” held in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, HYPREP Project…

By Barikui Felix As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non-governmental organisation, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deliver the long-promised dividends of democracy. The group decried growing frustration among citizens who, despite decades of civilian rule, continue to grapple with poverty, insecurity, and poor governance….

By Barikui Felix The faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Chief Tony Okocha has declared that the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, would not find forgiveness in the party even if he defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Okocha made this known while responding to questions…

By Israel Adebiyi As the world marks the International Day Against Child Labour, the Edo State Government has restated its commitment to implementing initiatives and programmes that cater to the needs of every child in the state. This assurance was given by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani,…

By Prince Woke The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a 13-year-old girl abducted on June 5, 2025, in Umuebule, Etche Local Government Area, while a suspected kidnapper, identified as 30-year-old Chizoba Andrew Obi, died during a gunfight with the police. According to a statement released on June 12, 2025, by the Police Public Relations…

By Dr. James Bwala The youths of Hawul and Askira/Uba Federal Constituency have expressed deep regret over electing Hon. Midala Balami of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as their representative in the House of Representatives. Their disappointment stems from unmet campaign promises and the absence of tangible development projects since he assumed office. Many youths…

Eight Nigerian universities are participating in the inaugural edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court Moot Court Competition. The participating institutions include the American University of Nigeria, Yola; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Igbinedion University, Okada; Lagos State University, Ojo; University of Jos; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti;…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called on Nigerians to tap into the billion dollars plastic waste industry. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu at the “Beat Plastic Pollution Innovation Day” in commemoration of World Environment Day. Mamedu, who was represented by Chair of ActionAid Nigeria Young…

Nigeria has advanced its efforts to revitalize its steel industry through a high-level working visit to China, led by the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, and the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu. The visit aims to attract strategic development projects and strengthen industrial cooperation with key Chinese stakeholders….

The French government has called on Nigeria, other African nations, and the global community to unite in mobilizing resources, policies, and partnerships to protect the oceans from the escalating threat of plastic pollution. French Deputy Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean-François Hasperue, made this appeal on Wednesday during a plastic waste awareness event held at the French…