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By Uko Etim Environmental experts have raised serious concerns over the dangers posed by abandoned, non-decommissioned oil wells scattered across the Niger Delta, describing them as “ticking time bombs” capable of triggering large-scale environmental and public health crises. The warning came during a two-day School of Ecology workshop organised by the Health of Mother Earth…
By Israel Adebiyi Growing up was a harvest of experiences. Some sweet, some embarrassing, some painful enough to leave permanent lessons. Childhood is that fragile season where curiosity often runs ahead of wisdom, and where a firm hand, when it comes early enough, can save a life from long detours. I was no exception. One…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, comprising 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian, was deported…
Five police officers have been killed in an ambush by suspected herders on Saturday night in Papa Ward of Darazo Local Government Area, Bauchi State. Spokesman for the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday, saying two others were injured in the attack. “It’s confirmed that our officers and…
Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court Abuja, has restrained the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Ruling on an ex parte application by Dangote Refinery, Justice Subilim restrained the defendants, which included Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd…
By Katherine Abayomi Port Harcourt played host to what many described as the largest gathering of women in Nigeria this year, as thousands filled the Alfred Diete-Spiff Civic Centre for the 2025 edition of Women Converge. The non-interdenominational event, organised by Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS), brought together women from different backgrounds and faiths…
Buni Approves Employment of 267 Health Technicians in Yobe Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 267 health technicians to boost workforce requirements in health facilities across the state. According to a statement on Monday by Mallam Mamman Mohammed, the governor’s spokesman, the employment covers 140 Buni Scholars who recently…
An Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly earlier on Wednesday but diverted safely to Benin Airport, according to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The NSIB confirmed this in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, Multiple Properties Linked to Emefiele Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The judge ordered the final…
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that a damage assessment of the recent United States strikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is still ongoing. Speaking while fielding questions from journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja stated that the military would release its findings publicly after the assessment…