Aregbesola Alleges Coordinated Effort to Frustrate Reconciliatory Moves with Tinubu

Aregbesola Alleges Coordinated Effort to Frustrate Reconciliatory Moves with Tinubu

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has alleged of the existence of sinister and coordinated effort to frustrate the reconciliatory moves between him and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as being championed by notable stakeholders within…

My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call

My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call

–By Isa Gusau: Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal. I deeply apologise. Last week, I had a surgery at Max Multi Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India. The…

“COLLECT YOUR PVC, VOTE WISELY FOR CANDIDATES OF YOUR CHOICE” – OLEH MONARCH URGES PEOPLE

“COLLECT YOUR PVC, VOTE WISELY FOR CANDIDATES OF YOUR CHOICE” – OLEH MONARCH URGES PEOPLE

-BY MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE: HRM Anthony Williams Ovrawah Omogha 1, The Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom, has urged the people of Oleh kingdom to collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), and vote wisely for candidates contesting the 2023 general elections in the area….

Bashorun Askia Welcomes Nigerians, Deltans To 2023 Year Of Restoration

Bashorun Askia Welcomes Nigerians, Deltans To 2023 Year Of Restoration

The Udu of ISOKO nation and MD/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has expressed great thanks to the Almighty God and congratulated all Nigerians, Deltans and indigenes of the mandate area of DESOPADEC, for…

“GET YOUR PVC, VOTE, SHUN VIOLENCE DURING 2023 ELECTIONS” – OLOMORO MONARCH URGES ELECTORATES

“GET YOUR PVC, VOTE, SHUN VIOLENCE DURING 2023 ELECTIONS” – OLOMORO MONARCH URGES ELECTORATES

BY MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE HRM Isaiah Isike, Edekere 1, the Odiologbo of Olomoro kingdom, has urged the people of Olomoro community to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC), shun violence and vote peacefully during the 2023 general elections. The monarch made the…

Brazil returnee arrested with 105 parcels of cocaine in candies

Brazil returnee arrested with 105 parcels of cocaine in candies

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 105 parcels of cocaine concealed in candies by a Brazil returnee, Agbasi Prosper at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The suspect, according to the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi…

Parley: Leadership of Prominent Political Parties to Meet Diplomatic Community

Parley: Leadership of Prominent Political Parties to Meet Diplomatic Community

The AFRPN (Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria) has concluded arrangement to organize a parley between the leadership of selected political parties and the diplomatic community. A jointly signed statement by the President and Secretary-General of the Association, Ambassador Gani Lawal…

US Commits Additional $5 million to Nigerian Flood Victims

US Commits Additional $5 million to Nigerian Flood Victims

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $5 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria. This is an addition to the USAID’s initial support of $1 million in life-saving…

2023: Okowa to Nigerians, join us to end your sufferings 

2023: Okowa to Nigerians, join us to end your sufferings 

Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Nigerians to join hands with the party to rescue and rebuild the country from the sufferings created by the inept APC-led Federal Government.  Okowa…

KACRAN Commends FG for Organizing Regional Herders-Farmers Confab

KACRAN Commends FG for Organizing Regional Herders-Farmers Confab

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the federal government for organizing regional Herders-Farmers conference. The association in a statement on Tuesday by it’s National President, Hon Khalil Bello said “KACRAN highly appreciates the Hon Minister of Agriculture for…

ASUU strike did  not affect Delta universities – Okowa 

ASUU strike did  not affect Delta universities – Okowa 

Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said the eight-month strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) did not apply to the four universities owned by the state.  He said…

2023: Peter Obi in Trouble As Strong Igbo Leader Disassociates Self From Ex-Gov’s Presidential Bid

2023: Peter Obi in Trouble As Strong Igbo Leader Disassociates Self From Ex-Gov’s Presidential Bid

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: The Presidential ambition of the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi may have hit the rock as a prominent Igbo leader in Anambra, Prince Arthur Eze, reportedly disassociated himself from the ex-governor’s ambition.  Our correspondent reports…

Anambra: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Bizman Who Came Home From Zaria To Celebrate Christmas At Umuchu

Anambra: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Bizman Who Came Home From Zaria To Celebrate Christmas At Umuchu

-From Sunny A. David: There has been serious tension in Umuchu town in Aguata Local Government area of Anambra State for the past two days following the kidnapping of the Managing Director of People’s Bookshop, Ogbuehi Pius Egwuekwe, by unknown gunmen in…

NDLEA intercepts Xmas Colorado, cannabis juice consignments at airport, seaport in Lagos

NDLEA intercepts Xmas Colorado, cannabis juice consignments at airport, seaport in Lagos

Consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa, meant for distribution ahead of the Christmas festive season, have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,…

Anioma group endorses Senate’s confirmation of Onochie as NDDC chairman

Anioma group endorses Senate’s confirmation of Onochie as NDDC chairman

The Association of Anioma Professionals (AAP) has commended the Senate for confirming the nomination of Ms Lauretta Onochie by President Muhammadu Buhari as chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The AAP is a platform of professionals in various fields of…

<strong>Kanu Gravely Sick, Must Not Die In Custody, Rights Group Warns FG</strong>

Kanu Gravely Sick, Must Not Die In Custody, Rights Group Warns FG

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: A Rights Group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the Federal government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, saying that it could be…

NDDC: Group congratulate Lauretta, commend Buhari over NDDC appointment

NDDC: Group congratulate Lauretta, commend Buhari over NDDC appointment

Group under the agis of lzu-lkei Aniocha-Oshimil Elders Association today congratulated Mrs Lauretta Onochie as Chairman Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. Izu-Ikei Aniocha-Oshimil Elders Association who is a non-political group, also expressed satisfaction with the nomination of Mrs Lauretta Onochie as Chairman…

DESOPADEC boss, Bashorun Askia presents health equipment to 268 PHCs in Delta *Receives Award of Outstanding Performance 

DESOPADEC boss, Bashorun Askia presents health equipment to 268 PHCs in Delta *Receives Award of Outstanding Performance 

-By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has presented health care delivery equipment to the 268 Primary Health Care Centres across Delta State. The equipment are to be…

<strong>Another Anambra Community Invokes Deities To Fight Gunmen, Crimes</strong>

Another Anambra Community Invokes Deities To Fight Gunmen, Crimes

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: To stem the tide of crimes and criminalities in their area, Oba Community in Idemili South Local Government Area in Anambra State has invoked their deities. The spiritual action was sequel to series of crimes committed  within Oba…

NHRC Urges House of Reps to Pass Electoral Offences Bill

NHRC Urges House of Reps to Pass Electoral Offences Bill

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the House of Representatives to pass the Electoral Offenses Commission bill like its counterpart in the Senate, to enable the country to deal with cases of electoral violence, which has characterized some of…

<strong>Gunmen Set Ablaze Monarch’s, Deputy Speaker’s, Houses In Anambra, As Stakeholders, INEC Meet Over 2023</strong>

Gunmen Set Ablaze Monarch’s, Deputy Speaker’s, Houses In Anambra, As Stakeholders, INEC Meet Over 2023

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: Gunmen have set ablaze buildings belonging to the Anambra State Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pascal Agbodike and one of the traditional rulers in the State. Also, two buildings belonging to the President General of Osumoghu, Nze Denis Muomaife were…

FG Declares Dec. 26th, 27th, Jan. 2nd Public Holidays

FG Declares Dec. 26th, 27th, Jan. 2nd Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Monday, 2nd January 2023 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola while making the declaration on behalf…

Yobe Governor Commends FEC for 132KV substations

Yobe Governor Commends FEC for 132KV substations

Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and members of the Federal Executive Council for approving the construction of 132KV substations in Nguru and Geidam. He said the substations would improve the quality of live in the border…

NDLEA receives N500m grant to boost drug war

NDLEA receives N500m grant to boost drug war

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has received a N500 million grant from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) for the funding of some selected projects. The letter of grant was handed over on Wednesday in Abuja to theChairman/Chief Executive…

Nigeria, Germany Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Nigeria, Germany Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Governments of Nigeria and Germany have both agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties, meet the energy transition target, tackle climate crises and strengthen collaborations across all sectors. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and his German Counterpart, Annalena Baerbock revealed this on…

Nigerian Red Cross Begins 2022 Flood Intervention For 1,350 Households In Delta

Nigerian Red Cross Begins 2022 Flood Intervention For 1,350 Households In Delta

The Nigerian Red Cross Society yesterday flagged off the 2022 flood intervention for 1, 350 households affected by the recent flood disaster in some local government areas of Delta State.Local government areas that are benefitting are Isoko South, Ndokwa East and Ughelli…

THERE IS NO IMPUNITY IN DELTA PDP, WE ARE ONE FAMILY

THERE IS NO IMPUNITY IN DELTA PDP, WE ARE ONE FAMILY

The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reiterated the fact that there is no impunity in the Party, and PDP is one big, united family as was demonstrated in the recently concluded and hugely successful, comprehensive Ward-to-Ward Campaigns across the 270…

2023: ECOWAS engages political actors from North West, North East

2023: ECOWAS engages political actors from North West, North East

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commission has engaged the leaderships of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and other stakeholders in identifying ways to a peaceful atmosphere before, during, and after the 2023 general elections. The leaders drawn from the…

NIS to Fast Track Passport Issuance for Diasporan Nigerians During Yuletide

NIS to Fast Track Passport Issuance for Diasporan Nigerians During Yuletide

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has set up Diaspora Desks at all international airports in the country to allow Nigerians returning to the country during the forthcoming Yuletide to have a seamless passport processing service. A statement on Monday by the spokesman…

Envoy Asks ECOWAS to Address Economic Challenges with Equal Vigor As Political Upheavals

Envoy Asks ECOWAS to Address Economic Challenges with Equal Vigor As Political Upheavals

Nigeria Ambassador to Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, John Usanga has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address the economic challenges facing the region with equal vigor expended on addressing political upheavals. The envoy said the only…

HURIWA Names NDLEA Boss, Buba Marwa Man of The Year

HURIWA Names NDLEA Boss, Buba Marwa Man of The Year

The leading and foremost civil rights advocacy group; the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has named the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Drugs Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA); Buba Marwa the Human Rights Man of the Year for 2022 HURIWA…

Why We Are Organising Town Hall for Presidential Candidates on Human Rights- NHRC

Why We Are Organising Town Hall for Presidential Candidates on Human Rights- NHRC

The National National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has explained the reason for organising in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) the first ever Presidential Town Hall on Human Rights to mark the International Human Rights Day. Speaking at the Second United Nations…

UN Says It Takes All to Fight Corruption To Standstill

UN Says It Takes All to Fight Corruption To Standstill

The United Nations (UN) has said it takes all to fight corruption to a standstill with the states, government officials, civil servants, law enforcement officers, media representatives, the private sector, civil society, academia, the public and youth all having a role to…

Security: FG wants synergy among early warning, early response actors *OSPRE harps on multi-dimensional approach

Security: FG wants synergy among early warning, early response actors *OSPRE harps on multi-dimensional approach

The federal government through the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) on Thursday stressed the need for synergy among actors and stakeholders in the peace-building, early warning, and early response sectors. Speaking during the inaugural summit and technical workshop of the…

IZU-IKEI ANIOMA COMMENDS PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR NOMINATING THEIR DAUGHTER AS NDDC CHAIRMAN

IZU-IKEI ANIOMA COMMENDS PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR NOMINATING THEIR DAUGHTER AS NDDC CHAIRMAN

A non political group, Aniocha-Oshimili Elders Association also called the Elders Association of Aniocha – Oshimili Izu-Ikei, has described the nomination of Mrs. Lauretta Onichi as the substantive Chairman of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the President and Commander – in…

2023: Dame Okowa Okays Atiku/Okowa ticket  *Urges Women Participation *BRINGS SUCCOUR TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN BAYELSA

2023: Dame Okowa Okays Atiku/Okowa ticket *Urges Women Participation *BRINGS SUCCOUR TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN BAYELSA

Wife of Delta State Governor and founder 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa has urged Nigerian women to participate fully in the forthcoming general elections in order to help salvage the nation. Dame Okowa charged them to be courageous and determined in the…

<strong>Flooding: 600 Died, 1.3m People Displaced, Says UNICEF</strong>

Flooding: 600 Died, 1.3m People Displaced, Says UNICEF

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: The United Nations Children’s Fund has said that according government data no fewer than 600 persons died and 1.3million rendered homeless as a result of the September/October floods across 34 States of the country. Chief of UNICEF Field…

United Nations call for Collective Action to end Violence against Women and Girls

United Nations call for Collective Action to end Violence against Women and Girls

The Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator and the UN Women Nigeria Country Office convened a high-level Orange the World Ceremony and the Lighting of the UN House to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism for the year. During the event,…

Gov. Buni enjoins Clerics to pray for Nigeria, leaders

Gov. Buni enjoins Clerics to pray for Nigeria, leaders

The Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has urged clerics in the country to continue praying for the prosperity of Nigeria and its leadership. He made the call today when the National Leader of Jama’atul Izzalatu Bid’a wa ikhamatu Sunnah…

Anambra Assembly Asks Speaker Wants FG To Increase Budgetary Allocation To Ministry Of Science, Technology

Anambra Assembly Asks Speaker Wants FG To Increase Budgetary Allocation To Ministry Of Science, Technology

-From SUNNY A.  DAVID: The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uche Okafor has called on the federal government to increase its budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote local production and investments. Right…