By Uko Okon The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to shut down health facilities found to be employing unqualified personnel in a bid to ensure that healthcare services are delivered only by trained professionals, thereby safeguarding the health and well-being of residents. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, made this known…

…As Minister Abdullahi Champions Untapped potential, Innovation at Inaugural World Agritourism Festival 2025 By Emamuzo Iboma Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, passionately called for Nigeria’s agricultural revival during his keynote address at the inaugural World Agriculture Festival 2025. Emphasizing agriculture and agritourism as key drivers of economic diversification…

The need for Africa to unite in solidarity to forge a climate resilient, equitable and a sustainable future for all in the continent was emphasised at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025 co-convened by the United Nations in Nigeria and Sterling One Foundation Speaking at the Summit, which held on 10 – 11 July…

By Katherine Abayomi An environmental advocate and Director of the Centre for Environment Media and Development Communications, Constance Meju, has called on governors of Niger Delta states to domesticate and implement the National Gender Policy and the National Climate Action Plan to tackle the worsening effects of climate change and conflict on women and children…

…Bars Pastors Against Eulogizing Politicians By Barikui Felix Concerned about the growing trend of using church platforms for political speeches, the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued official guidelines restricting political engagements during church services and programmes across all its parishes. In a memo signed by the Primate of the Church, Most Revd Dr….

By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered an immediate probe and the redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant, following the controversial lockout of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters and journalists from the Government House in Benin City during a celebration of his Supreme Court victory on Friday. The incident…

Nigerian, other African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of United Kingdom (UK) trade reforms which was unveiled on Friday. Known as the Trade for Development, it was designed to simplify access to the UK market and strengthen economic ties between the UK and developing countries. Upgrades include simplified rules…

By Barikui Felix Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has called on relevant agencies to intensify efforts in arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking and gender-based violence, regardless of their social status. Dr. Diri made the call during a three-day Niger Delta summit themed “Raising Teenage Ambassadors Against Traffickers and Propagators…

By Barikui Felix Stakeholders at the 3rd Annual Niger Delta Climate Change Conference held in Port Harcourt have called on the federal government to establish dedicated climate change ministries at both state and local government levels to address the region’s deepening environmental crises. Leading the call was Friday Barilule Nbani, Director of Lekeh Development Foundation…

Jukun ethnic group in Benue State have demanded for the creation of a separate local government, claiming that they are currently being marginalized in the affairs of the state and are not well represented in the country. Addressing a press conference on Saturday in Abuja, the National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA)—the umbrella organisation representing…