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Oborevwori congratulates Deltans at 34, says better days ahead

Guest Writer 27 August 2025 0

By Nosa Akenzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, assuring them of better days ahead under his administration. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his

Education

ASUU-NDU protest FG loans, unpaid salaries, non-implementation of agreements

Guest Writer 27 August 2025 0

Aherhoke Okioma Lecturers in the Bayelsa State owned Niger Delta University, Ammassoma have staged a peaceful protest around the university campus against the recently introduced Federal Government Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund loan scheme. They also described loan as a deliberate generational bondage of the university lecturers as they have tied the Student with

Opinion

Deepening Fault Lines: INEC delimitation threatens region’s stability

Guest Writer 27 August 2025 0

By Ndidi Anyanwu In democratic systems, constituency boundaries are drawn and redrawn to reflect demographic changes and ensure equitable representation. However, in multi-ethnic societies, the delineation of electoral boundaries can be highly contentious as it is often deeply politicised, reflecting broader struggles over representation, identity, and access to power

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New Yenagoa City Roads 95% Completion-Commissioner

Guest Writer 26 August 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The Bayelsa sate Government has disclosed that roads at the New Yenagoa City, are almost ninety- five percent completed urging Bayelsans and all to start investing in the area. Speaking at the weekend in Yenagoa on behalf of Bayelsa State Government, Surveyor Moses Teibowei, Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure who spoke to […]

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ECOWAS, Guinea enhance response to gender-based violence, sexual harassment

Guest Writer 26 August 2025 0

The ECOWAS Gender Development Center (EGDC), in partnership with the Ministry for the Promotion of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Persons of the Republic of Guinea, organised a four-day national training workshop on ECOWAS tools for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment in workplaces and educational settings in Conakry. A […]

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NiMet DG seeks Climate-Smart PPP to fashion risks into agro infrastructure devt

Guest Writer 26 August 2025 0

Charles Anosike, director-general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has called for climate-smart public-private partnerships (PPP) to integrate climate risks into agricultural infrastructure projects. Anosike, who is also Nigeria’s permanent representative with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), spoke on Monday in Abuja at the Best Practice Workshop

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Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, OPTS, OHCSF collaborate to improve policy skills for leaders

Guest Writer 26 August 2025 0

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in continued partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), have launched the second edition of its Federal Civil Service Directors’ Training Programme. The ceremony which was attended by senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development

Business

Banks’ Strategic Market Positioning: Turning Post-Recapitalization Challenges into Sustainable Benefits

Guest Writer 25 August 2025 0

By Ken George Iheme As the deadline for banks to meet new recapitalisation thresholds draws closer, the race is no longer just about raising capital. The real challenge is how to put that bigger capital base to work in a way that secures growth, profitability, and long-term stability. For proactive banks, this is a chance […]

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The Imperative of Rotational Presidency in Nigerian Geopolitics

Guest Writer 25 August 2025 0

By Alphonsus U Nwadike For some time now, there has been a renewed debate among Nigerians, at home and abroad, as to whether rotational presidency is a good political ideology for Nigeria or not. While some Nigerians see the idea as a bad proposal, many others view it as the best political leadership option for […]

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TCN takes anti-vandalism campaign to Edo communities

Guest Writer 25 August 2025 0

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has ontinued its fight against vandalism and to prevent illegal excavations around transmission towers by organizing another sensitization programme in the Umelu Community, Benin City, Edo State. According to a statement by the GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, at the weekend, the event held at the palace of the […]

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Security agencies deserve better working environment-Akpabio

Guest Writer 25 August 2025 0

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has advocated a better working environment and sophisticated equipment for security agents in the country. He said the government at the various level.ofbhoberrnsnce ought to invest handsomely in the welfare of security personnel to get the best of professionalism from them. This is as he assured security agencies in […]

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Suspended lawmaker emerges new Benue Assembly’s speaker

Guest Writer 25 August 2025 0

One of four legislators recently handed a three-month suspension by the Benue State House of Assembly, Berger Emberga, has emerged as the new Speaker. Emberga represents Makurdi North State Constituency. His election took place during an emergency sitting on Sunday, presided over by Deputy Speaker Lami Danladi. The session followed the sudden resignation of Hycinth […]

Politics

Obi visits Rufai family, laments neglect of national heroes

Guest Writer 24 August 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi on Saturday visited the family of late Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai where he lamented the neglect of national heroes particularly in the field of sports. The former Green Eagles captain who recently died was buried in Lagos on Friday amidst concern of lack of […]

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The Alaska Summit: Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 

Guest Writer 24 August 2025 0

BY ISAH ALIYU On a day marked by military pomp and political tension, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin converged in Anchorage, Alaska, for a much-anticipated summit. The spectacular setting, with fighter jets soaring overhead and a red carpet rolled out, framed a meeting that, at its core, revealed the deep complexities of […]

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Foreign Affairs Ministry alerts of impersonation of PS, Amb. Ahmed

Guest Writer 23 August 2025 0

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alerted the public of the malicious creation and operation of fake social media accounts, particularly on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, which fraudulently impersonate Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, warning the public and the diplomatic community not to fall

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In Lagos, the Oregun by-pass was once an industrial hub, but is now overtaken by churches

Guest Writer 22 August 2025 0

BY EMMANUEL ABARA BENSON On any given weekday back in the 1970s-1980s, the Oregun by-pass in Ikeja would be a beehive of industrial activities. Trucks rumbled in and out of sprawling warehouses, even as the air carried with it the busy clatter of machinery. Shift workers streamed through factory gates that never seemed to close. […]

Business

Oil slips to $65.63 as Ukraine peace talks ease supply fears

Guest Writer 20 August 2025 0

Crude oil prices declined on Tuesday as progress in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia eased supply concerns, pushing Brent crude down 0.77 per cent to $65.63 per barrel from $66.14 at Monday’s close. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also retreated 0.79 per cent to \$62.11 from $62.61 in the previous session. The pullback […]

Politics

Bye-Election: Zamfara communities celebrate as opposition APC beats PDP, five polling units inconclusive

Guest Writer 20 August 2025 0

Communities in Zamfara are currently celebrating the defeat of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the polls after it was declared loser during the 16th August state Assembly bye election. At the end of the election, the ruling PDP got 5339 votes, while the opposition APC got 7001 votes, beating the ruling PDP by […]

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NHRC commends humanitarian workers, seeks protection at Int’l Day

Guest Writer 20 August 2025 0

As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 International Humanitarian Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has paid tribute to the selfless dedication and sacrifices of humanitarian workers worldwide. In a statement to commemorate the day in Abuja Tuesday, Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu said humanitarian workers are

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Zulum donates N100m to Army University

Guest Writer 19 August 2025 0

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution. Governor Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawan Bala Buratai, and principal officers of the university at the Government