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When Shettima’s Domestic Initiatives Test the Consciousness of Political Leadership

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago09 mins

By: Dr. James Bwala Beyond the superficial rhetoric surrounding attendance at weddings and condolences, Shettima’s domestic engagements reveal a profound commitment to loyalty that transcends mere social obligation. In many political contexts, such public displays are often dismissed as symbolic gestures; however, Shettima’s consistent presence at such intimate events within his community underscores a deliberate…

Politics

Children’s Day: ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Future of Nigerian Youth

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for immediate action to protect the future of Nigerian child. Speaking in Abuja on this year’s Children’s Day, themed “Tapping the Untapped Natural Treasure,” the Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, called for urgent, unified action to protect the rights and dignity of Nigerian children. He urged the government…

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative

newsnowng6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally endorsed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. The endorsement was conveyed by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, and the Government of Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja,…

Nigeria Reclaims More Benin Bronzes as US Museum Returns Looted Artifacts

newsnowng4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The Federal Government on Monday recorded another major step in its cultural restitution drive as the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy received two Benin Bronzes repatriated from the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, United States. The returned artifacts — a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head — were handed over to…

FG Inaugurates Two More Water Facilities In Ogoniland

newsnowng1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

FG Inaugurates Two More Water Facilities in Ogoniland. …As HYPREP reiterates commitment to meeting critical needs Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt As a deliberate step towards ensuring that the people of Ogoni in Rivers State do not further drink from benzene-contaminated water sources as contained in the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) report, the Federal Government,…

Women protest over emergency rule in Rivers.

newsnowng12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

“We find it utterly confounding that the federal authorities in Abuja, relying on conjecture and manufactured narratives, would choose to descend with the full weight of force on Rivers State, deploying a sledgehammer to kill a fly… while terrorists overrun other states unchecked.”
— Dr. Nancy Chidi Nwankwo

Security

Post- Election Crisis: Nigeria Calls For Calm in Mozambique

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Post-Election Crisis: Nigeria Calls for Calm in Mozambique The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the escalating post-election violence in the Republic of Mozambique. The report has it that the post-election crisis in the country, especially in the Capital City of Maputo and other major cities like Beira and Nampula, has resulted in the death…

EDSPHCDA Secretary reaffirms commitment to Citizens’ health

newsnowng9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

By Tracy Ohovwere The Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), Dr. Coulson Oahimire Osoikhia, has reiterated the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration to the health and well-being of citizens. Dr. Osoikhia made this known on when he visited Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area following concerns raised by residents over…

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PPDF Decries Oil Spill in Obolo, Orders Sterling Oil to Halt Activities

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City In a swift response to the oil spill in Obolo, Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a Civil Society Organisation, has called on Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited to stop the ongoing oil spill in Eastern Obolo local government. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator of Peace…

NDDC Commissions Ultra-modern Market in Rivers Community, Seeks Supporting Tinubu

newsnowng9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

By Barikui Felix The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has called on the people of Ibaa and Obelle Communities in Rivers State to continue in their support for President Bola Tinubu. The Rivers State Representative on the board of NDDC, Chief Tony Okocha made the call during the commissioning of an ultra-modern market built by…