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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of proposed amendments to the country’s electoral legal framework. Yakubu made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria, led by Barry…
CP Adepoju Urges Joint Security Team To Respect Human Rights, Says Rivers Is Peaceful Prince Woke The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has urged Joint Security personnel on patrol duty in the state to respect human rights. CP Adepoju reassured residents of their safety while saying the state is peaceful. The…
EdoTraditional Ruler Kidnapped Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo state police command has launched a search operation on the abductors of the traditional ruler of Udo Eguare, his Royal Highness, Friday Ehizoje, the Onojie of Igueben, a local government area of Edo state. This was made available in a statement signed by the state commissioner…
Security forces in Abuja on Monday fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The protest, held under the hashtag #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, coincided with the fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. Demonstrators had gathered at Transcorp…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army to promote national unity, foster patriotism and rebuild citizen’s trust in the country. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this commitment while receiving the Chief of Civil–Military Affairs (Army), Major General Musa Awal Etsu-Ndagi and his delegation…
Assembly Again, Propose New Date For Budget Presentation Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has written another letter to the Rivers State House of Assembly informing them of his intention to present the 2025 budget. Fubara, in a letter he personally signed, said the notice is in compliance with both the…
…As FG Vows Not to Spare Economic Saboteurs By Barikui Felix As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has approved 646 scholarships and additional support packages for 215 communities along the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). The announcement was made by PINL’s Community Relations Executive, Tarilah Alamieyeseigha,…
Rivers Police Arrests Vandals of Street Solar, Recover Exhibits The Trans-Amadi Division of the Rivers State Police Command, on the 26th of January 2025 at about 0300hrs, acting on a credible piece of intelligence, has made a significant breakthrough in combating vandalism with the arrest of two suspects caught vandalising and attempting to steal NDDC…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to begin urgent mobilisation and prepare for a nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of sustained anti-worker practices. This came as the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday against the…
The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), has strongly cautioned political actors in Anambra State against the use of hate speech and the spread of disinformation/fakenews as the gubernatorial election approaches. SIDEC is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that promotes democracy, transparency, and inclusive governance, SIDEC, in a statement on Thursday, highlighted the urgency for all…