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Human rights activist, Courage Nsirimovu, has said recent government promises to upgrade the healthcare centre in Bille community do not address the immediate crisis confronting residents of the area. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, had pledged to improve the facility following environmental concerns in Bille, Degema
Fresh tension has broken out between the people of Okrika and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State, with heavy gunshots reported along the troubled axis on Thursday night. The latest crisis is believed to be connected to a lingering land dispute between the two communities. As of the time of filing this report, the
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reclaimed the top spot on the digital streaming charts after setting a new Spotify record for the highest monthly listeners by an African artiste. The Afrofusion star reportedly reached a peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform, surpassing the previous mark and reinforcing his position as
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that Adire fabric will replace the traditional khaki as part of the Federal Government’s approved reforms for the National Youth Service Corps. Olawande said the decision was aimed at promoting local production and ensuring that funds spent on the new uniform benefit Nigeria’s textile and creative
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging for the murder of an elderly couple, Adebola Ezekiel and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, at their residence in Apo Legislative Quarters. Marcus, a former driver to the victims, was convicted over the killing of the couple on April 1,
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as major milestones recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, saying ongoing reforms are expanding access to healthcare, strengthening the workforce and improving health outcomes across the country. Tinubu said his government had made significant investments in healthcare infrastructure, human resources and policy reforms aimed at
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has ruled out any reprisal attack in Benue State following the killing of its state chairman, Ardo Risku Mohammed, by suspected armed men. The association said it would not take the law into its hands despite the provocation, stressing that it would allow security agencies to
Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle. The attack was said to have occurred at about 11 p.m. when the gunmen attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter but were
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system and enforce regulatory compliance. The apex bank said the affected institutions failed to meet regulatory requirements, including compliance with licensing conditions and other provisions of the Banks and Other
Rivers Residents, Analysts Fault NYSC Uniform Proposal as FG Clarifies Adire Comment
Public affairs analysts in Rivers State have criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to replace the traditional National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, khaki uniform with local Adire fabric, describing the move as a misplaced priority. The critics argued that the country is currently facing severe economic hardship and worsening security concerns, and urged the government to