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By Emamuzo Iboma A tragic lone-vehicle accident claimed the life of a female pedestrian earlier today at the Mosalasi Roundabout along New Ipaja Road in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. The incident involved a black Toyota Tundra with registration number FST 222 HV. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was traveling at an excessively…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct. The suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was dismissed by the judge on the grounds that…
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has publicly declared his full support for the Special Seats Bill, describing it as “a bill that will transform our nation by giving voice and opportunity to women who have long been overlooked.” In what definitely is a historic move towards women’s…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Ministry of Education has officially commenced the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the state, marking a milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to improve educational standards and ensure integrity within the system. Under the stewardship of Dr Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, the…
Preventing Tragedy: Addressing Stampedes During Palliative Distribution in Nigeria Abdulkadir Ibrahim In recent days, Nigeria has witnessed heartbreaking tragedies during palliative distribution events, where chaotic scenes have resulted in avoidable loss of life. These incidents underscore the urgent need for better planning, crowd control, and professional involvement to ensure that such events fulfill their purpose…
Youths debunks Ministers claim On Abraka-Oben road Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Augusta Youths for Development Change (UYDC) of the Orhionmwon local government area of Delta state protested over the non-existing Abraka-Oben Road, which the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Eng. Abubakar Momoh, claimed to have commissioned. The youths took to the floor of the…
The European Union (EU) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) have launched the CSO Strengthening Bridge (EU CSO-Bridge) Project, an initiative designed to enhance the credibility of civil society organisations (CSOs), improve regulatory and operational environment in Nigeria. Funded by the EU and implemented by International IDEA, the project will…
Prince Woke Service Commanders in Rivers State, on Tuesday, May 13th,2025, on the directive of the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok Ete Ibas, held meetings with stakeholders in Bonny Local Government Area on issues bordering on the security of lives, critical national assets, and welfare. Commissioner of Police in Rivers State,…
The Federal Government on Monday emphasised the critical importance of the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, declaring that it must be supported at all costs to succeed. The government’s position was stated by Vice President Shettima and emphasised by Minister of Budget and National Planning Senator Bagudu at the opening of the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 in…
By Barikui Felix In furtherance of its policy of inclusivity, Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has affirmed that women will form 45 per cent of the workforce in the next round of projects in Ogoniland. The move he said is aimed at bridging the gap for women and…