Russia has dissociated itself from Nigerian protesters waving its flag during the ongoing protest against what they termed bad governance. Some protesters in parts of the North chanted the praises of Russian President Vladimir Putin and waived the flag of Russia. In…
Multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in tins of baby food can and cloths going to the United States and United Kingdom have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and…
Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded local government council elections Apostle Joshua Ogbodo, has congratulated Prince Godwin Ogorugba on his emergence as Chairman-Elect of Isoko North Local Government Council. Ogbodo in a congratulatory message on his…
By Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq. THE RIGHT TO DIE IN NIGERIA* Euthanasia is defined as the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a…
By Fred Edoreh In Ayi Kwei Armah’s “The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born”, we come across a bird called Chichidodo. The interesting thing about it is that it hates excrement so much but it’s best food is the maggot which grows…
Austen Akhagbeme: The Edo State NNPP’s Governorship Candidate, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed his sympathy and heartfelt concern with the President of the Loveworld Nation Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, the highly esteemed Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, over the fire incident that…
The following is the full text of the statement. Joint Statement of the First Plenary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee between the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Nigeria On June 21, 2024, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the…
The Federal Government has issued a flood alert in 15 states across the country. The National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Center of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja in the alert stated that the following locations and their environs are likely…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a snake guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Igor community, Benin city, Edo state A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi operatives of…
By Austen Akhagbeme The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, Dr Azemhe Azena, on Friday, payed a courtesy visit to the Ogieaga of Three-Ibie Clan, HRH Mallam Ali Suleiman, in Imiegba,…
By Gbenga Akingbule Born without a silver spoon and struggled through hardwork, perseverance and unwavering desire to succeed, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has since become a household name especially amongst the less privileged people in the state . Prof. Zulum is…
By Nelson Agbajor The Communication team of the Delta State Government under the supervision of the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza has been able to navigate the media landscape via a pragmatic approach and display of professionalism. In the bustling…
By Austen Akhagbeme The General Overseer of the Omega Church Worldwide, the esteemed Apostle Johnson Suleiman has, again on Friday, declared his support for the candidature of Dr Azemhe Azena of the NNPP, in the incoming gubernatorial polls in Edo state. The…
By Jasper Akhimien The Edo Central Vice Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Hon Fidelis Odiase and Patrick Alikali, a leader in the party have been suspended indefinitely for anti-Party activities by the Edo State Chairman, Mr Fred Uwangue, after…
By Austen Akhagbeme Since Nigeria’s return to majoritarian rule in 1999, so much has happened in the area of organic party formation and our leadership recruitment process in the build-up to general elections, and subsequent emerging democratic administrations and their political actors….
A cartel run by Nwaobasi siblings have been smashed by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The spokesman of the anti- narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday said: “A cartel controlled by a drug baron,…
France in order to help Plastic Waste Management in the country has entered a sponsorship agreement with 13 Nigeria universities to develop research centres and build micro plants. The agreement which €753,000 is part of the French Embassy Fund (FEF) Project 2024…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has encouraged parents and families with children suffering from cleft deformities to take advantage of the free treatment available in the State. The Governor’s wife who made the…
•As Dickson Inaugurates 15.24km Emohua-Kalabari Road •Directs Project Extension To Abonnema •Advises Youths Against Economic Sabotage Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that there is a greater and assuring resolve of his administration to follow his course lawfully to the…
A total of 832 artisans, mostly orphaned as a result of the over a decade long Boko Haram insurgency, have graduated from the Borno State Enterprise Institute. The event was presided over by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday…
The United Kingdom government is set to embark on the construction of a maritime headquarters for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Director Africa region operations of the United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, Mr. Richard Lloyd gave the hint…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated three committees, including one that will investigate the causes of conflicts between farmers and herders, the Bama Phase II reconstruction committee, and the streetlight maintenance and installation committee. Performing the inauguration which took place…
From Tina Ayigbe (Correspondent) In Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria. the streets are filled with the sounds of protest. The workers of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) have taken to the streets, chanting and waving banners, demanding better working conditions and…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has awarded compensation to a Togolese who brought his government before the Court for violations of his fundamental rights. Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma, Judge Rapporteur who delivered the judgment on January 30, said that the Court affirmed…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have gathered stakeholders in the environmental sector to prepare framework for Nigeria’s carbon market, which has potential of unlocking major industrial revolution in the country. Speaking at the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded 13 suspects arrested in connection with the unlawful possession of explosives, illegal arms, and ammunition among other crimes. A statement on Saturday by the spokesman of the paramilitary outfit, Babawale Afolabi said…
Nigeria’s Minister of foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar on Tuesday was on hand to received the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Tuggar received the high ranking diplomat at the Presidential wing of the afternoon…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis, packaged in 324 bags with a gross weight of 111.2 kilogrammes in Onikan area of Lagos State. According…
By Austen Akhagbeme Dr. Azemhe Azena , a philanthropist and popular Labour Party governorship aspirant in Edo State, has sent a congratulatory message to Governor Alex Otti of Abia state on his Supreme Court victory on Friday. In a statement signed by…
The Director-General of Hope Alive, former CSO of Desopadec, Director Representing Delta-South in the Direct Labour Agency (DLA) and also the Digital Clan Otota of Olomoro kingdom, High. Chief. Engr. Dr. Lawrence Eduje, heartily felicitates with his loyal, dedicated and lovely political…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into Law. By signing the bill into law, the state government is now empowered to the implement its provisions in the allowed fiscal year….
By Austen Akhagbeme A foremost governorship aspirant of the Labour Party ( LP) in Edo State, Dr Azemhe Azena has begun a three-day free medical outreach to three communities in the Etsako-East local government area of Edo State. The communities include the…
The Economic Report on Africa 2023 (ERA 2023) has said: “Achieving sustainable growth and building resilience requires structural transformation.” It also said: “Successful industrial policy requires both sectoral focus as well as getting the basics right. It is essential for countries to…
United Nations Women has called for prioritization of investment by all stakeholders in financing development plans towards ending violence against women and girls, even as it pleaded for strategic policy development aimed at putting a stop to the scourge. The call was…
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has warned that there will be no room for internal sabotage in the renewed war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. Marwa…
The Delta State High Court, Asaba, presided over by Honourable Justice Onome Marshal-Umukoro, on Monday, the 13th day of November, 2023, granted an Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, by himself, his servants and agents…
… Demands performance bond from Commissioners Watch NEWS>>>Below Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was committed to ensuring excellence, process driven and result oriented governance for the people of the state. The Governor also said Commissioners would…
The Manarement of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, says its Nursing students returned a 100 per cent pass in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional examination. The institution’s Head, Corporate Communications and Protocol, AAU, Ekpoma, Otunba Mike Aladenika, announced this in a…
The Founder of the Mental Health Ditty Foundation, Dr. Adedotun Esan has called for the integration of mental health services into the nation’s primary healthcare. Esan who made the call during the foundation’s inaugural symposium, emphasized the need to provide tailored mental…
