A public procurement advocacy group, NEFGAD, has demanded the immediate resignation of the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr. Mamman Ahmadu over the alleged irregularity of his appointment. He was given a 30-day ultimatum to resign or face…
The federal government on Thursday told state governments to either build and manage their correctional facilities or pay the cost of keeping their inmates at facilities built by the central government. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said even though the justice system…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed gratitude to God for his six-year stewardship of the House. He thanked God for His “goodness, faithfulness, and sustaining grace” and eulogised his colleagues for their “support,…
From SUNNY A. DAVID: Anambra State Police Command have neutralized five criminal suspects allegedly belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Echeng Echeng, disclosed this at a press conference on…
Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isah Idris on Wednesday advised the United Kingdom (UK) to review its strict visa regime, insisting that it was such action that powers irregular migration. Idris said this in Abuja at the opening session…
The Sudanese Government has called for the classification of the rebel group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which is currently in battle with the Sudanese Army, a terrorist group. The government equally said it is yet to close the widow on dialogue and…
The European Union has offered to collaborate with the ECOWAS Commission to address the multiple challenges in West Africa and advance peace and security and economic integration agenda of the sub-region, insisting that democratic, peaceful, strong and prosperous Nigeria is in the…
A Major with the Nigeria Army, Kehinde Aboseh has put lie to the allegations of violations of human rights in the report of Reuters of the Nigerian Armed Forces’ counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast. Giving witness on Wednesday in Abuja at the…
From SUNNY A. DAVID: The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National lnland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Dr. George Moghalu has ordered the demolition of all illegal structures built along the waterways in Onitsha, AnambraState. He gave the order on Monday in Onitsha, while inspecting…
The Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Abuja, Ronald Kayanja, has advised girls and young women to aspire and acquire skills for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), insisting that these should not been seen as exclusive professions for…
Billionaire businessmen, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Femi Otedola top the list of private sector leaders who are expected to join state governors, ministers and other eminent personalities at the public presentation of a book: 101 Nigerian Women of Impact, authored by…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said that one of the greatest legacies he would bequeath to his successor was the presence of God at the Government House. Okowa stated this in Asaba at the launch of a music album…
Nigerian lawmakers have complained about the nation’s economic situation, insisting that Nigeria’s record of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) has not been stable and was responsible for the ongoing challenging confronting the country. This was one of the positions of the Nigerian…
–From Michael Ekokoruwe: The Akpotu led Isoko Development Union has underscored the need for an alternative energy for the Isoko nation to midwife development in the area through Gas turbine, Independent Power Plants, Benin Electricity Distribution Company and urged Isoko to explore…
Nigeria’s leading indigenous oil and gas company; Seplat Energy Plc has announced that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Wednesday 10th May, 2023 has received further affirmation today Tuesday May 9, 2023 from the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and…
-From Onoriode Etatsemi: The Effurun High Court I, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State has convicted and sentenced two men, Emmanuel Ruekpe and Peter Okoro to death by hanging on two count charges of conspiracy and armed robbery. The Court…
Hon. Chief Goodnews Emamusi Obiodeh has congratulated Delta Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Court of Appeal on a pre-election suit filed by a PDP Chieftain, Chief Ikie Aghwarianovwe. Obiodeh in a chat with newsmen in Asaba, the…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria on Monday called on Delta Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oboriwori to see his elevation as a platform to build on the achievements of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the last eight years. The chairman…
The Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan has said elected representatives must be focused and grow the collective ability of imbibing the tenets of democracy, calling for more attention on issues of security in the sub-region in order for development. Speaking at the…
From SUNNY A. DAVID: Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo’ move to sack over hundred journalists and other media workers in the State by closure of the National Light newspaper, is fast becoming real as the Commissioner for Information, Chief Paul Nwosu,…
-From SUNNY A. DAVID: Epidemic looms around Anambra State Secretariat Complex Awka as workers defecate in nearby bushes due to lack of water to flush toilets. A source from one of the Ministries who pleaded anonymity for fear of losing his job,…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized a total of 8,852 kilogrammes (8.8 tons) of Canadian Loud, an imported synthetic strain of cannabis after a 30-minute gun fight with armed men who were escorting the consignment loaded in…
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, in partnership with the Mozambique Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Muslim Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Mozambique (AMEEM), today organized the Dubai-Mozambique Business Forum, as part of three-day trade…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted one of its officers for the gallantry he displayed during last year’s Kuje jail attack. The officer, James Benjamin was promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Corrections II to Assistant Superintendent of Corrections I. A statement…
-From SUNNY A. DAVID: It has been confirmed three policemen were killed on Thursday when unknown gunmen attacked a Police checkpoint at Umunze, in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occured around 12 noon was said…
From SUNNY A. DAVID: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that it is ready to conduct systems study on ministries, agencies and parastatals in Anambra State, if invited by the State government. The Resident Anti Corruption…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that he has a list of 774 persons arrested during the 2023 General Elections for various electoral offences, stating that an arrangement has been concluded with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for their prosecution….
The Adamawa State Government on Wednesday said it was waiting on Borno State Government to evacuate internally displaced persons from camps in the state in order to finally close them down. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at a workshop on “Advancing Durable…
Newly commissioned Ambassadors-in-Situ have pledged not to let the federal government down in the discharge of their statutory duties in Nigeria or while on foreign mission, outside the shores of the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada…
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has joined others in pleading with the UK government to show leniency with former Nigeria Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu awaiting the verdict of the court on organ harvesting. In a statement on…
Determined to create a suitable forum for members in Nigeria and the diaspora to interact with one another, Auchi oldies 80-89, products of Auchi Polytechnic, in Edo state is organizing its third re-union. Tagged ‘Abuja 2023’, the vision, is envisaged to build…
The European Union (EU) has emphasized the importance of free, independent and pluralistic media to resilient and healthy democracies, even as it lamented that press freedom is at stake in most parts of the world today. The EU in a statement on…
The Federal Government has clarified that Igbos were among the first set of Nigerians that were evacuated crisis ridden Sudan. The Nigerian government especially theChairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa was called out by a stranded Nigerian in Sudan…
Shutdown Benue ethanol company put up structure to arrest pollution Shut ethanol- producing company, Pure Biotech Company Limited has put up a state of the art facility to control its emission of pollutant into River Benue. The National Environmental Standards and Regulations…
-From Harrison Akamule: Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Umana Okon Umana, has said that the Buhari administration is helping to improve the living standard of many Nigerians by providing them with vocational training in a wide range of marketable skills that…
Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended workers in the country for their “immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.” In a Press Statement to mark this year’s…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condoled with the family of renowned historian, Prof. Obaro Ikime, who passed on Tuesday. The late professor, who hailed from Erowha in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta reportedly died in Ibadan. He was 86….
–By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Augustina Airenogbuan hails from Oshimili North Local Government Area. She was one of the pioneerpersons with disabilities (PWDs) who benefitted from the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) in the 2016/2017 cycle. She was trained and established in Hairdressing, Braiding and Makeover. She is the CEO of AugustinaHairdressing and Makeover. In…
Shut ethanol- producing company, Pure Biotech Company Limited has appealed to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to reopen its premise for operation after it installed a state-of-the-art Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), to prevent the reoccurrence of wastewater contamination,…
