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By Israel Adebiyi Every time a president presents an ambassadorial list, the country leans in, for curiosity, for scandal, sometimes for hope. The recent roll-call sent to the Senate has been no exception. Names that spark applause, names that stir suspicion, and names that prompt the familiar sigh: “Here we go again.” Such lists become…
By: Barikui Felix. Governorship candidate of the Young People’s Party, YPP, in the 2023 general election in Rivers State, Engr Danagogo Wenike-Briggs has picked holes in the appointment of local government administrators for the 23 local government areas of Rivers State by the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd). Ibas had on Tuesday,…
By Uko Okon Residents of Ikot Ebidang community and neighboring villages in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have filed a lawsuit against Natural Oilfield Services (Sterling Global), seeking compensation for environmental damage allegedly caused by a recent noxious gas discharge. The company, during an appraisal well drilling operation conducted between August 21…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Labour Party (LP) National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nenadi Usman INEC indicated that the move followed a court order mandating the electoral commission to do so. Checks on the INEC website as of Friday showed that the umpire has now listed Usman as the caretaker…
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed that Nigeria will continue to enjoy duty-free access on 99% of total goods exported to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The DCTS is part of the UK’s broader strategy to support the growth of emerging economies like Nigeria by reducing tariffs on thousands of goods,…
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…
NDLEA Intercepts Australia Bound Goods, Seize 40ft Trailer A 40ft trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis weighing 2,217.6 kilogrammes, has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The truck was intercepted while…
Police In Rivers Arrests Member Of ATM Debit Card Swapping Syndicate Prince Woke, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested Blessing Daberechi Oleru, a 35-year-old female from OMPADEC Road, Igwuruta Town, Port Harcourt, who was involved in ATM debit card swapping. Public Relations Officer of Rivers State Police Command Grace Iringe…
UN Secretary-General Push for Human Rights, Speaks Against Hate The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called on all citizens of the world to speak up against hate and advocate for human rights. Guterres, in his speech to commemorate this year’s International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, said this…
A thousand youth from across northern states of the country are to be trained on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as part of efforts at empowering youth from the region. The training is part of efforts of United States (US) based organisation, Zumunta Association USA Inc. which planned to host its 2025 Annual Convention between…