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President Bola Tinubu has been described as deserving of reelection for putting in place a solid foundation for sustainable economic recovery. Speaking during a family thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Obuohia Obi-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, a member of the Governing Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC),…
Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level diplomatic engagement between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries, Yusuf Tuggar (Nigeria), and Ahmed Attaf (Algeria). According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim AbdulKadir, during the meeting, both Ministers exchanged…
Civil Society Situation Room Says Rivers State Of Emergency Unconstitutional, Assault On Democracy The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s actions in declaring a State of Emergency in Rivers State, removing the duly elected Governor and Deputy Governor from office, and suspending the State House of Assembly for…
The National Orientation Agency has kicked off the push to introduce Citizenship Studies into Nigerian universities with the inauguration of a joint committee in Abuja. The committee, made up of representatives from the National Universities Commission, NOA and the media, was inaugurated by NOA’s Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who tasked members to produce a draft…
Court Remands man over alleged N29 million theft Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Ikeja High Court has remanded one Chukwujiwa Nwatu over an alleged N29 million theft. Chukwujiwa was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering obtaining money by false pretense and Stealing. The EFCC prosecuting counsel, Minabani…
NGO Steps Up Monitoring And Evaluation Team In Six Rivers LGA On PIA. Katherine Abayomi, Port Harcourt. The demands of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which states that 3% of the operating cost of oil companies will be paid to host communities for their developmental purposes in the Niger Delta region, have yielded little or…
Borno State GovernorProf. Babagana Zulum has commenced the construction of a new 100-bed general hospital and a market complex in Dikwa. Zulum assessed the proposed project site on Thursday and directed that work should begin immediately. The new hospital will include features such as modern medical equipment and specialised units to address the various health…
By Tracy Ohovwere The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has encouraged women to venture into the traditionally male-dominated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), stressing the need for greater female representation. Mrs. Anani gave the advice during her visit to the Lady Mechanic Initiative…
By Faith Airaodion As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Humanitarian Day observed annually on August 19, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Edo State has reiterated its resolve to strengthen humanitarian response and foster proactive innovations in distressed communities across the state. Speaking in Benin City, the NEMA Head…
By Israel Adebiyi The Edo State Government has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the brutal murder of two young men, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, in Iyanomo Community, promising to bring the perpetrators to justice. The investigation, led by the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” is being conducted…