Politics

President Tinubu Urges FCT Minister Wike to Focus on Mandate Amid Renovation of Abuja Conference Centre

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to disregard distractions from busybodies and naysayers and to remain focused on his core mandate to transform Nigeria’s capital city. The President made this appeal during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated and refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja,

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Politics

Femi Falana Warns FCT Minister Against Sealing Embassies Over Ground Rent Disputes

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, advising against the contemplated sealing of 34 embassies and foreign missions in Abuja over unpaid ground rents. Falana, known for his advocacy of legal rights and adherence to

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Health Politics

Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to improving maternal and child health outcomes across the country. Speaking at an event in Enugu State, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced the government’s firm commitment to reducing the maternal mortality rate by 20% before 2027. The occasion marked

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Politics Economy

NASENI project: VP Shettima to launch National Asset Restoration Programme

• Tractor recovery project begins in Maidugur Nigeria has over 55,000 broken down tractors across the lands but a programme to repair and deploy almost 10,000 is afoot. Now, Vice President Kashim Shettima will this weekend (Sunday, June 8, 2025) in Maiduguri, Borno State, formally launch the National Asset Restoration programme; even as the programme

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Politics

Sole Administrator reads riot act to Rivers monarchs

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, hasMade it clear his administration would not shield any monarch with links to disruption of the communities. The Solad also highlighted the need for the traditional institution in the state to step-up its collaborative efforts in safeguarding public infrastructure in their respective domains. Vice-Admiral (Rtd)

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Politics

INEC Publishes Final List of Candidates for 2025 Anambra Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by INEC spokesperson Sam Olumekun, the commission confirmed that a total of 16 political parties have uploaded the necessary candidate information (Form EC9) for the election scheduled for November

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Environment Politics

HYPREP Launches Initiatives to Combat Plastic Pollution in Celebration of 2025 World Environment Day

By Paul Chimodo In a concerted effort to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), under the leadership of Project Coordinator Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has unveiled several strategic interventions aimed at fostering environmental sustainability through nature-based solutions and enhanced citizen participation. Marking the 2025 World Environment Day, which bears

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Politics

NDDC extends post-graduate scholarships to Nigerian universities, starts with 400 slots

At last, Niger Delta scholars can now be sent to Nigerian universities on post-graduate scholarship. This has created opportunity for up to 400 additional scholars into the scholarship net, other than the initial 200 that go abroad every year. This is seen as what can happen in the oil region if there is stability, and

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Politics

Rivers govt power investments over the years gets national acclaim as Afam 2 kicks off

The steady investment by the Rivers State government over the years seemed to get national acclaim on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, when Afam 2 was commissioned to add another 180mw to the national grid. Rivers State began during Dr Peter Odili days to invest in power generation through the gas turbine system. Dr Odili built

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Politics

Niger State Commissioner Confirms Over 200 Victims’ Corpses Recovered After Flood Disaster

Ahmad Suleiman, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in Niger State, has announced that over 200 corpses of victims have been recovered following the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area. Suleiman stated that while more than 200 bodies have been retrieved, the search for additional victims is ongoing. He emphasized that the exact number

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