Category: Politics

By Barikui Felix As the world marked World Food Safety Day 2025 under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action”, advocacy group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian federal and state governments to implement stronger policies to promote healthy, indigenous diets and curb the spread of ultra-processed foods (UPFs),…

……Advocates for Environmental and Economic Sustainability By Emamuzo Iboma In a bid to promote environmental and economic sustainability, the One Million Tree Initiative, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has commemorated this year’s World Environment Day by planting trees and cash crops in Magodo Phase 1 Gateway Zone Estate, Lagos. The initiative reaffirms the NGO’s commitment to…

By Uko Okon Senator Ita Enang of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed Governor Umo Eno’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, describing it as a strategic political realignment that will accelerate development in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in Uyo on Monday, Enang said the governor’s move to the APC…

By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his campaign promise of providing a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready for use….

By Uko Okon A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Jeremiah Akpan-Udoh, has described Governor Umo Eno’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as insensitive, insulting, and a betrayal of the trust reposed in him by the PDP and the people of the state. Governor Eno, who was…

By Barikui Felix In commemoration of the World Environment Day 2025, Journalists for Sustainable Development Initiative (JSDI) has taken climate advocacy to Kaa Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, training students on tree planting and climate awareness. The training, which formed part of JSDI’s Annual Tree Planting Awareness Campaign, was simultaneously held…

By Barikui Felix The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has hailed the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, describing it as a bold and strategic move. Governor Eno, alongside his commissioners, local government chairmen, and…

By Israel Adebiyi Hon. Marcus Onobun, member representing Esan West, Esan Central, and Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has strongly denied allegations linking him to cult-related activities in Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement titled “Disclaimer on Alleged Cult-related Issues in Iruekpen” and made available to…

By Israel Adebiyi The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, has concluded plans to dump his party, the Labour Party, LP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Imasueun, who disclosed this on Sunday, said he would formally declare for the…

By Emamuzo Iboma The Gombe State Police Command has reported the unfortunate fatality of 45-year-old Ahmed Aliyu Umar, who was brutally attacked with a knife by unknown assailants in the Hammadu Kafi community, situated in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari…