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Katherine Abayomi. The people of Ogoni in Rivers State continue to endure the devastating consequences of decades-long oil pollution, even as fresh revelations expose massive fraud and mismanagement of funds intended for their development and environmental restoration. It has been alleged that the sum of $300 million was paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Ten days after the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, news anchor and producer with Arise Television, the police authorities have announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the robbery incident. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of September 29 when armed robbers invaded her residence in the Katampe area of…
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the Nigerian Police Force to end its reign of repression and ensure the unconditional release of all arrested citizens during the protest in parts of the country. The organisation, through its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said it is outraged by the shocking and…
NDE launches renewed hope employment initiative for A/Ibom youths By Uko Etim, Uyo The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, a programme to provide skills training and job placement opportunities for unskilled and unemployed youths in Akwa Ibom State. The Director General of NDE, Mr. Silas Agara, disclosed this…
Saudi Embassy Gives 100 Tonnes of Dates to Nigeria The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has distributed 100 tons of dates to Nigeria as part of its annual humanitarian relief efforts. According to a statement by the embassy, the initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to…
…Commends Turnout of Voters By Barikui Felix The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the state of emergency in Rivers State will end on September 18, 2025 Wike spoke shortly after casting his vote in the just concluded local government election in the state on Saturday at Rumuepirikom Ward…
By Katherine Abayomi Women living in frontline communities across Africa are bearing the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, as they struggle daily to sustain their families amid dwindling natural resources. This concern was at the heart of discussions at the 4th African Women Climate Assembly, themed “Promoting Women’s Critical Role in Climate Change…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said that 11,566 police personnel have been recalled following the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection. Egbetokun, who disclosed this during the strategic officers conference, also said that the redeployment of the affected personnel to underserved communities had since commenced. He explained that…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the 52 suspects taken into custody during the recent protests in Ekpoma, Edo State, were arrested for looting and vandalism. In a video posted on the Force X handle, the police boss dismissed reports that the suspects were arrested during peaceful protests in the state….
…As He Flags-off National Assets Restoration Programme The Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON has commissioned over 375 tractors for mechanised farming revitalised by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the National Assets Restoration Programme. The Vice President commissioned the programme on Sunday, June 8, at the Borno State Agricultural Mechanisation Agency’s…