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Catholic Priest, Two Others Kidnapped in Rivers Barikui Felix- Port Harcourt Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic Priest of the Port Harcourt Diocese, Reverend Father Livinus Maurice, alongside two other of his parishioners in Rivers State. It was gathered that Fr. Maurice, who is the Parish Priest in charge of St Patrick’s Catholic, Isiokpo, in…
The ECOWAS Technical Committee for Standards Management (TMC) convened a crucial session in Praia, Cape Verde, on July 28–29, 2025, to review and validate revised regional standards for fortified food products, including iodized salt, fortified vegetable oils, and fortified wheat flour. Supported by UNICEF, the meeting aligns with ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition across West…
Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident The Nigerian government has commiserated with the government and people of Türkiye over the fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort that resulted in the death of 66 persons and injured over 50 others. The condolence message was contained in a statement…
UN Women, Canada, ARDA Train Media to Enhance Women’s Representation in Politics In conjunction with ARDA Development Communication Incorporated, United Nations Women and Canada have trained selected media practitioners in Abuja with technical knowledge and skills to enhance women’s representation in political leadership and governance. A statement issued at the weekend read: “To equip media…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. Professor Piwuna, stated that there had been no meaningful progress to…
Nigeria Faces Severe Hunger with Proposed Agriculture BudgetAdvocate for 10% of Budget to Agriculture The women under the umbrella body of the Small-scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) have called for an upgrade in the proposed budget for agriculture, noting that the amount proposed for 2025 recorded a decline of 36.19% from N996.901 billion…
By Emamuzo Iboma Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Port Command, has urged port users and stakeholders to prepare for a smoother trade process as the Nigerian Customs Service advances its modernization efforts with the installation of fixed scanners. The deployment of these scanners at Apapa Port marks a significant milestone…
HOMEF Unveils a Book to Tackle Nigeria Socio-Ecological Challenge Stella Peter The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has unveiled a book, titled “Nigeria Socio-Ecological Alternative Charter”, which contains a call for transformation of the country’s ecological landscape. Presenting the book on Thursday, at the Niger Delta Alternative Convergence, held in Abuja, the Executive Director…
Will Senator Kalu’s infrastructure projects continue to transform Abia North, or will challenges hinder progress?
The Director General/CEO of Nigeria Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote has assured Nigerian that the National Identification Number (NIN) would only get better as all the challenges in the process are addressed. The DG gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the capacity building for staff in some of the state offices….