By Barikui Felix The faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Chief Tony Okocha has declared that the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, would not find forgiveness in the party even if he defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Okocha made this known while responding to questions…

By Israel Adebiyi As the world marks the International Day Against Child Labour, the Edo State Government has restated its commitment to implementing initiatives and programmes that cater to the needs of every child in the state. This assurance was given by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani,…

By Prince Woke The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a 13-year-old girl abducted on June 5, 2025, in Umuebule, Etche Local Government Area, while a suspected kidnapper, identified as 30-year-old Chizoba Andrew Obi, died during a gunfight with the police. According to a statement released on June 12, 2025, by the Police Public Relations…

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…

Eight Nigerian universities are participating in the inaugural edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court Moot Court Competition. The participating institutions include the American University of Nigeria, Yola; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Igbinedion University, Okada; Lagos State University, Ojo; University of Jos; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti;…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called on Nigerians to tap into the billion dollars plastic waste industry. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu at the “Beat Plastic Pollution Innovation Day” in commemoration of World Environment Day. Mamedu, who was represented by Chair of ActionAid Nigeria Young…

Nigeria has advanced its efforts to revitalize its steel industry through a high-level working visit to China, led by the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, and the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu. The visit aims to attract strategic development projects and strengthen industrial cooperation with key Chinese stakeholders….

The French government has called on Nigeria, other African nations, and the global community to unite in mobilizing resources, policies, and partnerships to protect the oceans from the escalating threat of plastic pollution. French Deputy Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean-François Hasperue, made this appeal on Wednesday during a plastic waste awareness event held at the French…

By Tracy Ohovwore Environmental advocacy groups, including the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), and the GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance, have called on the Federal Government to urgently ban the use and distribution of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their by-products in Nigeria. The demand was made during…

— Geneith Health Competition Ignites National Health Movement Backed by Coatal Forte Softgel By Emamuzo Iboma In a powerful show of unity and purpose, Nigerian students from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have mobilized under the banner of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC)—a groundbreaking national campaign aimed at eradicating malaria through education, advocacy, and…