Environment General

Flood Disasters in Mokwa Claim Over 150 Lives

At least 153 people have lost their lives in the recent devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area a few days ago. The floods caused widespread destruction of homes and displaced thousands of residents. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the rising death toll, which increased sharply from an initial figure of

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General

Femi Falana Accuses ECOWAS Leaders of Failing to Enforce Court Judgments

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticized African leaders within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), alleging that they have failed to uphold the rule of law by neglecting court judgments. In a statement titled “End Disobedience of ECOWAS Courts,” Falana highlighted that as of December 2024,

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General

FCT Water Supply Disrupted Due to Rehabilitation of Treatment Plants

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the recent disruption of water supply in Abuja and some satellite towns is a temporary consequence of ongoing major rehabilitation works at two key water treatment plants. In a statement issued on Sunday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and

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Politics

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry Praises Tinubu Administration’s Efforts to Revitalize Industries

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively addressing the key issues that have historically caused industries to shut down or relocate from the country. Enoh explained that the government is making significant progress in tackling critical challenges such as power supply, infrastructure deficits, bureaucratic bottlenecks,

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Sports

Unity Cup: ‘It’s An Amazing Feeling To Represent Super Eagles’ –Ogbu

Super Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has disclosed that it was an amazing feeling to represent Nigeria at the international level. Ogbu played all 90 minutes in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-final of the Unity Cup on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with NFF TV, Ogbu stated that it’s the pride of every

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Sports

NSF 2024: Governor Diri Gifts Team Bayelsa N20m

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has appreciated Team Bayelsa at the 2024 National Sports Festival with the sum of N20m for their outstanding performance . Governor Diri who made a brisk appearance at the closing ceremony of the games at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Friday sparked wild jubilation as he visited the

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Sports

2025 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Drawn Against Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway in Group F at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles group stage opponents was confirmed after the draw was concluded in Santiago, Chile in the early hours of Friday. Africa U-20 men’s champions South Africa are in Group E with

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Sports

Chukwueze To Play Under New Coach As Milan Sack Sergio Conceicao

AC Milan have sacked coach Sergio Conceicao after just six months in charge of the Serie A club. Former manager Massimiliano Allegri – who spent four years in charge at San Siro between 2010 and 2014 – is reportedly set, external for a return. Conceicao, 50, was handed the job last December after the the

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General

Former Nigerian Ambassador Urges Rivers Youth to Focus Beyond Partisan Politics and Harness Their Potential

Orji Ngofar, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, has called on the youth of Rivers State to move beyond partisan politics and instead channel their energy and potential into areas that can foster development and progress. Ngofar made this appeal during the inauguration of the newly formed Coalition of Rivers State Youth Bodies, which

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Politics

Ogoni Youth Leaders Praise Nuhu Ribadu for Responsive Approach to Oil Production Resumption

Youth leaders from the Ogoni oil-bearing communities and the Tai Youth Assembly have lauded the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his responsive and people-oriented handling of the long-standing demands by the Ogoni people concerning the resumption of oil production in the region. In a joint statement, Prince Akekue, President of the Tai Youth Assembly,

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