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By Israel Adebiyi You should be aware by now that the dancing governor, Ademola Adeleke has danced his last dance in the colours of the Peoples Democratic Party. His counterpart in Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara has elected to follow some of his persecutors to the All Progressive Congress, after all “if you can’t beat them, you…
The Mining Marshal of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in its determination to rid the mining sector of criminal elements, has made another giant stride with the dismantling of a major illegal mining syndicate operating in the Odiagbo-Okaba district of Ankpa Local Government area of Kogi State.. It will be recalled that…
Anthrax Disease: Rivers Govt Begins state-wide Vaccination of Livestock Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture will embark on a state-wide livestock vaccination campaign from February 10 to 17, 2025, following the recent outbreak of Anthrax disease in Zamfara State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr Victor Kii, who made this statement…
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the federal government over the introduction of a 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales, set to take effect in January 2026. Speaking on his X platform Wednesday evening, Obi condemned the move, asserting that instead of alleviating Nigerians’ suffering, it further burdens them. Under the…
The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and “chug”. Over…
Group Stresses Need for Just Energy Transition Plants Over 200 Mangrove Trees in the Community. Katherine Abayomi The transition from the fossil fuel-dependent system to an energy-driven system has continued to generate debate and attract the attention of stakeholders all over the world. Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, has restated the need for communities…
…Seeks UNGA intervention in American Blockade Cuba has rejected the current deployment of United States military forces in the Caribbean Sea. Cuba equally asked that the United States should be compelled at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to lift the longstanding blockade imposed on her. Member of the National Assembly of the People’s…
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed eight nominees for appointments as commissioners. They are Prof. Ikponmwosa Ignatius Omorodion, Prince Kassim Afegbua, Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah and Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi. The confirmation followed a request from Governor Monday Okpebholo, which was considered by the House Committee on…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary…
