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Nigeria Congratulates Republic Of Tunisia On Her Independence Anniversary The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extends his warm congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia, His Excellency Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the occasion of their Independence Anniversary. This historic day marks a…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city The Edo State Government has unveiled a six-month work plan for its €175 million European Investment Bank (EIB)- funded Nigeria Climate Adaptation—Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) ahead of the project’s official launch in June. The initiative aims to tackle gully erosion, land degradation, and climate vulnerability across the State, as part…
…Slams Opposition Coalition and Emphasizes Focus on Impactful Development in FCT By Emamuzo Iboma Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his repeated party changes since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, questioning his consistency and motives. “If I were Atiku Abubakar’s son, I’d…
By Israel Adebiyi The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the conduct and the results of the Saturday, August 16, 2025 Senatorial and House of Representatives by-elections in the state. NEWSNOWNG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had early on Sunday, August 17, 2025 declared the candidates of…
Staff of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) walked through the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday to sensitize the public to the dangers of human trafficking. This was part of activities lined up to celebrate the 2025 World Day Against Human Trafficking. The staff were led by the…
Group Alleges Political Motivation Of Trans Niger Pipeline Explosion Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt A Niger Delta Group, Niger Delta Intelligentsia Team (NDIT) has fingered the political upheaval in Rivers State as responsible for the Monday explosion of the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP. The explosion which occurred at Bodo community in Ogoniland resulted in a huge…
Council Boss Hails A/Ibom Governor over 100% Bursary Boost for Students Uko Etim, Uyo The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien has commended Governor Umo Eno for approving a 100% increase in the bursary payment to students from Akwa Ibom State studying in public tertiary institutions. She expressed delight at the…
A new study by ActionAid has revealed that deep cuts to public spending on education and health across six African countries, including Nigeria, have seen workers struggle to afford essentials like food, resulting in overcrowded classrooms and failing healthcare. Published on Tuesday, the Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa surveyed over 600 healthcare…
Man Bags 12 Years For Engaging A 17-Year Minor In Sexual Activity A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Alowonle Saliu to 12 years imprisonment for grievous harm and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted the defendant of a…
…Trains Rivers Communities on Evidence Gathering Barikui Felix Following years of pollution in the Niger Delta and oil multinationals’ decision to divest their investments in the region, a non-governmental organisation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, has called on the government to stop the pollution and nullify all processes. The organisation said it was unacceptable…