The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, on Wednesday deposited three Instruments of Accession to IMO Conventions that were signed by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR.This event took place at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which acts as the repository for these conventions.This move, coming a few weeks after Nigeria...
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of its partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited on the construction of the 70.75km Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and bridges in the Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, spoke on the project when he led a delegation of the Commission’s...
The owner of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has alleged that top oil thieves barons in Lagos State and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, want his downfall.He disclosed this during a working visit of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national executive, led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), to...
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, in a move to encourage young Nigerians to show more interest in Disaster Risk Management Wednesday received members of the Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) Club from Government Girls Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Birnin Kebbi, to the Agency’s headquarters.The students were...
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Obodo, has reassured the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, that he has nothing to fear from him. The Bishop made this humorous remark today while leading Mr. Obi to the Diocesan Farm at Omughu, Ezeagu Local Government Area of...
_Directs Enugu tertiary institutions to deliver experiential learning COSMAS CHUKWU , Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has emphasized the urgent need for a transformation in Nigeria’s education system, stating that the current model is a fundamental barrier to the country’s development. Speaking at the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)...
As Zulum commiserates with military A Nigerian military base was reportedly attacked by Islamic State fighters in Borno state, resulting in casualties and massive material damage.According to military reports, Islamic State members stormed the Nigerian Army base in Kareto, Mobbar Local Government Area, Borno state, on Saturday using a variety of weapons. Although the number...
.Orders Police, security agents to arrest defaulters Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect.The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay.The decision of...
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has presented start up packs to 311 beneficiaries of the Women Economic Skill Acquisition Programme, WESAP of the state government in his determination to expand the frontiers of entrepreneurial development in the state.The beneficiaries were made up of 220 women trained in fashion and design, hair dressing, catering,...
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt a dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes.Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on a courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa...
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...
Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...
A faction of the Accord Party has elected Mr Clement Bamigbola as its candidate for the Osun Aug. 8, 2026 governorship election in the state. Bamigbola was elected by a voice vote of 300 delegates during the party’s primary on Sunday in Osogbo. The Chairman of the Primary Electoral Committee, Olufemi Ogundare, declared Bamigbola the party’s candidate....
.Intercepts US, Canada, Sweden-bound Opioids In Black Soup Containers, Designer Wears Three weeks after escaping arrest at his home in Anguwan Makera, Kuta, Shiroro local government area of Niger state, a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits operating in the area, 33-year-old Mohammed Sani (alias Gamboli) has been arrested by operatives of the National...
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education....
