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Women Affairs Minister Locked Out By Workers Over Alleged Poor Working Conditions 

Staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in Abuja over what they described as prolonged neglect and poor welfare conditions. The protesting workers, in their numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located in the Central Area, chanting solidarity songs and calling for […]

2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Denies Rebuking Ekong, Dessers Over 1-1 Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial press release that singled out Captain Troost Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for blame following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Nigeria needed a victory to maintain their hopes of securing […]

Climate Change: WACT, GIVO Commission First Solar-powered Recycling Plant In Rivers

In a major step toward environmental sustainability and community development, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria, in partnership with Garbage In Value Out (GIVO) has launched a solar-powered recycling plant in its host community, Onne, Eleme LGA, Rivers State.   The innovative facility was designed to recycle plastic waste into reusable products while harnessing […]

Tinubu, Speaker Abbas, SGF Hail ICRC Boss Ewalefoh At 50

President Bola Tinubu; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, have congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. In his message, President Tinubu extolled Dr. Ewalefoh’s […]

Ondo Acquires 26,000 Hectares Of Land For Agric Investment

The Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, said the State government has acquired 26,000 hectares of land at Ori Ohin in Ose Local Government Area for a pilot agricultural scheme. Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this when he inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA) in Akure, […]

JUST-IN: INEC Recognises David Mark-led ADC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. INEC accorded the recognition in a notice posted on its social media handles on Wednesday. According to the notice, the commission recognised Dr Ibrahim Mani as National […]

Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari Submits Self To EFCC Over Alleged Multi-billion Dollar Refinery Fraud

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari, on Wednesday, appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja for questioning over a multi-billion-dollar refinery maintenance project. Kyari arrived at the EFCC headquarters at exactly 2:15 p.m., following an official invitation to clarify what sources […]

GIPLC Launches Charity Project With ₦200m To Mark Nigeria’s Independence In Rivers

The Global Initiative for Peace, Love & Care (GIPLC) is set to launch its N200 million ‘Touching Lives Everyday’ project in Rivers State, from October 1 to 7, 2025. This initiative aims to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day while also extending support to children from neighbouring Bayelsa and Delta States. The event will feature a ceremonial […]