Eid Message: Buhari Lists Causes Of Food Inflation, Skips Leadership Failure
In his Eid el-Adha message filled with blame and lamentation, President Buhari identified some of the root causes of food and other consumer products inflation in Nigeria without mentioning leadership failure.
Under Fire Anambra Senator Explains Absence From INEC E-Transmission Vote
The above excuse sounds flimsy and it is doubtful whether those who are disappointed with his loud absence at such crucial moment would be swayed by it. Parliamentary business is too important for nonchalance.
Panicky Presidency Blasts Bishop Kukah Over Fiery Address To U.S. Congress
President Buhari said he regrets that a revered man of the Church, like Bishop Kukah, copies what he described as the worst excesses that Nigerians expect from the unimaginative opposition who are seeking personal advancement in public office.
Corporate Social Responsibility: 2 Coys Begin Construction Of Ultramodern Museum To Be Donated To SSS
Two companies, Lubrik Construction Company and Craneburg Construction are jointly donating a state of the art Museum Complex to the Department of State Services (DSS) as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.
Rivers To Give N220 Million To Families Of 11 Slain Policemen.
Governor Nyesom Wike says Rivers State will give N20 million(twenty million Naira) to the families of each of the eleven police personnel killed by gunmen during recent attacks of police formations in the State.
Pyrates Petition NEMA To Immediately Address Plight Of Flood Ravaged Communities Along The Orashi Area Of Rivers State
The Pyrates Confraternity, has urged the NEMA to immediately address the plight of ravaged communities along the Orashi area of Rivers State, Nigeria.
Why We Pulled Out Of Local Govt Polls, Delta APC Explains
Delta APC leaders explain why they pulled out of local govt polls.
Reflections by Orient Harmony – 03
In the Atlantic Post Opinion Section, Orient Harmony, in third series, writes: “Many people used to think that Restructuring would be the best option, but it is getting quite clear now that Nigeria is going to break completely.”
Minister Akpabio: Controversy At Eduok’s Burial, Politically Motivated, Unnecessary
Minister Akpabio: controversy at Eduok’s burial, politically motivated, unnecessary.
Why We Are Not Part Of EEF Proposal To The National Assembly For Restructuring Nigeria, NINAS Explains
Nigeria Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-determination (NINAS) explains why it’s not part of Eminent Elders Forum (EEF) proposal to the National Assembly for restructuring Nigeria.
PDP Reacts Rapidly To Purported Secret Facility Detention Of Tanko Yakasai’s Son
“This is because such stances have continued to embolden bandits while frustrating patriotic citizens who are raising voices against acts of terrorism in our country,” the PDP fumes.
Nigerians Unhappy With National Assembly Over Confirmation Of Sacked Service Chiefs As Ambassadors – Gov. Wike
*Blames poor performance of NDDC
on Presidency, National Assembly, Ruling Party
Don’t Use COVID-19 As Pretext Not To Provide Basic Infrastructure, Gov Wike Warn Govts
He stated that in the midst of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the state government on Wednesday approved two additional flyovers at the cost of N12.4 billion to Julius Berger.
Pandemonium As Facebook Unfriends Australia: News Sites Go Dark In Content Row
Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the government over paying for content. Shouldn’t they pay for contents.
Interview: If we want to know how Dubai did it, let us ask them – Princewill tells youths
Interview: If we want to know how Dubai did it, let us ask them – Princewill tells youths
Drop In The Ocean Gesture: Buhari Offers Employment, Scholarship To 110 Ex-corps Members
Nigeria has an estimated 14 millions unemployed youths, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Killings, Land Trespass Preventable If Native Nigerians Made Their Own Constitutions – LNC
Killings and land trespass by herdsmen and their murderous militia would have been prevented had indigenous Nigerians made their own Constitutions, LNC reveals.
Why Next President Will Spend Entire Tenure Fixing Rot Created By APC – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained why the next President of the country will spend his tenure fixing the ethnic, religious and socio-economic problems created by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government.
Governor Wike Calls For A Stop To The Policitisation Of NDDC
Gov. Wike calls for a halt to the politicisation of the NDDC as he says it is time for everyone irrespective of political divide to work together for the development of the Niger Delta.
Amotekun, Igboho Get Major Boost With Massive Support From Yoruba Diaspora
Amotekun, Igboho get new boost with massive support from Yoruba Diaspora.
Suddenly, Ethno-religious Prejudices Bother Bigoted Buhari
President Buhari, notorious for bigotry, shocked many on Thursday when he warned that stoking ethnic and religious prejudices will not augur well for the development of Nigeria.
Buhari appoints new service chiefs; PDP says it’s late, demands probe of Buratai, others
PDP explains why they want former Army Chief Buratai and others probed.
BREAKING: Why We’re Dropping Lampard As Chelsea Manager – Abramovich
Abramovich has described the removal of Lampard as a very difficult decision, and not one that the Chelsea Board and himself have taken lightly.
PDP tackles APC leaders on restructuring, says party must exit with Buhari
“It is very disappointing that almost six years after riding to power on the promise of restructuring, the Buhari Presidency has made no concrete effort…”
Opinion | Reflections by Orient Harmony – 02
“Today I am going to talk about “togetherness”. We have all heard words like, “We can never unite because we are too many tribes” or “It is not possible for so many tribes to be together”, Orient Harmony writes in Opinions.
Opinion | Governor Wike Silences Critics With Legacy Projects
“According to him (Wike), he is not tired serving the state and when he eventually leaves office, he can confidently walk on the streets without security protection because he has served the people well,” Paulinus Nsirim writes in Opinions.
$5 million bribe to Malami: Akpabio threatens court action over alleged fake news
“This is a piece of malicious concoction manufactured from the pit of hell by mischief -makers”, Niger Delta Affairs Minister Akpabio charges.
Opinion | Is Democracy a Figment of Our Imagination?
“Look, for example, at what is happening to the First Amendment today. Is there free speech in America? Is everyone encouraged, or even permitted to express what they really think? The public arena is governed by street gangs and online gangs, and anyone who steps out of line is immediately straightened out or silenced. And when you have no freedom of speech, you also have no equality, and therefore no democracy,” Michael Laitman writes.
BREAKING: PM Johnson chronicles journey to Brexit trade deal in lengthy victory speech
In the following lengthy speech on Christmas eve, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson chronicled his country’s tortuous journey to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union.
Opinion | Towards Depoliticising The Forensic Audit Of NDDC
Opinion: Towards depoliticizing the forensic audit of NDDC.
Constitutional Force Majeure: Indigenous Nationalities Give FG 90-Day Ultimatum
Indigenous Nationalities of the Southern and Middle Belt Territories of Nigeria have given the Federal Government a 90-day ultimatum to begin a transitioning process for an orderly reconfiguration of the constitutional basis of its federation.
How APC leaders, government encouraged terrorism, killing of innocent Nigerians – PDP
PDP exposes how APC leaders/government encouraged the killing of innocent Nigerians by terrorists.
President Buhari’s delegation vows end to terrorism, visits Maiduguri, Zabarmari
President Buhari’s delegation vows end to terrorism, visits Maiduguri, Zabarmari.
Perspective | Reflections by Orient Harmony – 01
Reflections by Orient Harmony – 01
PDP won’t call beheading of 43 farmers act of terrorism; explains why all blame is on Buhari
The PDP has condemned the gruesome beheading of 43 innocent farmers by insurgents in Zabarmari, Borno state, but fell short of calling it an act of terrorism.
PDP reveals what will happen if APC executes plot to disown ‘lame duck’ Buhari
PDP reveals what will happen if APC executes clandestine plot to disown ‘lame duck’ President Buhari.
Why Pyrates want NHRC to launch toll-free line for reporting violence against women
Why Pyrates want NHRC to launch toll-free line for reporting violence against women.
How Benue kind of massacre strengthens calls for restructured Nigeria, Gov. Wike explains
Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike explains how Benue kind of massacre strengthens calls for restructured Nigeria.
Nigerians already “stoning” APC, Only betrayers will find accommodation there, PDP explains
Nigerians already “stoning” APC, only betrayers will find accommodation there, PDP explains.
Why PDP wants UN, others to list the Buhari administration for crime against humanity
Why PDP wants UN, others to list the Buhari administration for crime against humanity.
Bayelsa bemoans drop in federal allocation
The Bayelsa State government on Monday lamented the decline in revenues accruing from the federation account while announcing its income and expenditure profile for the months of August, September and October 2020.
Opinion | We Must Exit This Recession With Precision
“I further propose that a 1% poverty alleviation tax should be legislated by the National Assembly on the profits of every International Oil Company operating in Nigeria,” Atiku Abubakar writes in Opinions
Why Fashola Must Come Clean On Reported N4.6 Billion Fraud In FMPWH – PDP
The PDP has explained why it wants Raji Fashola to immediately come clean on reports in the public space that N4.6 billion public funds was funneled into private accounts during his tenure as Minister of Power, Works and Housing.
Why Presidential Delegation Abruptly Aborted Meeting With Niger Delta Rulers
The Buhari Presidency has revealed why the planned presidential delegation meeting with governors and ‘stakeholders’ of the Niger Delta region was abruptly aborted on Tuesday, November 17.
BREAKING: Gov. Wike Reveals Real Reason Gov. Umahi Decamped From PDP To APC
Gov. Nyesom Wike insists that PDP is not unfair to the Southeast as alleged by Gov. David Umahi.
South-South Governors, Leaders Demand Unreserved Apology From Presidency
The Governors and leaders of the South-South geopolitical region have demanded for an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly aborting a crucial stakeholders meeting scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
Jane Dam Dede disowns Facebook post after defamation lawsuit by Elvis Donkemezuo
Jane Dam Dede has disowned a May 4, 2018 post she made on Facebook, in which she made damning allegations against Elvis Donkemezuo, after the latter slammed a defamation lawsuit against her.
Gov. Wike Says Rivers Will Continue To Be Home To Igbos
Governor Wike gave the assurance during a meeting with South-East Governors, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo and the Igbo community in the state at Government House, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Opinion | Re: Oyigbo, Governor Wike And The Blood Of The Innocent
Rivers State Information Commissioner Paulinus Nsirim replies the November 5, 2020 Editorial of Daily Independent Newspaper, titled: “Oyigbo, Governor Wike And Blood Of The Innocent.”
$1.2b Brazil Loan: PDP urges Buhari not to reduce Nigeria to a beggar nation
$1.2b Brazil Loan: The PDP has urged President Buhari not to reduce Nigeria to a beggar nation.
BREAKING: Rivers State Security Council reviews 24-hour curfew in Oyigbo LGA after wide outcry
BREAKING: Rivers State Security Council reviews 24-hour curfew in Oyigbo LGA.
Tension mounts globally as review of Oyigbo situation by Rivers Security Council is awaited
Tension mounts globally as the review of the Oyigbo situation by the Rivers State Security Council is awaited.
PDP, APC disagree over how to proceed with the genuine restructuring of Nigeria
The PDP is accusing the APC of attempts to manipulate the system and frustrate the widespread clamour and efforts by majority of Nigerians for a genuine restructuring process.
BREAKING: Igbo leaders seek meeting with Wike over degenerating situation in Oyigbo
Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide said it is seriously disturbed about the degenerating situation in Oyigbo and is seeking a meeting with Gov. Wike.
I never ordered Military to kill Igbos in Oyigbo, Wike insists. Then who did?
Gov. Wike has described the allegation that he ordered the Army to kill Igbos in Oyigbo LGA as a politically motivated falsehood.
How APC Under Gov. Buni Is Politicizing Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – PDP
The PDP has berated the Governor Mai Mala Buni faction of the APC for politicizing the manifest failure of the Buhari regime to stem the tide of insecurity, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
Palliative Crisis: PDP Exposes Plot To Cover-up Corruption By Humanitarian Affairs Minister
Palliative crisis: PDP exposes plot to cover-up corruption by Humanitarian Affairs Minister.
BREAKING: U.S. Rescue Operation On Nigerian Soil Elicit Strong Reaction From PDP
The swift operation by the United States to rescue her citizen held hostage by bandits on Nigerian soil has elicited a strong reaction from the PDP.
Rivers Gov. Wike frowns at flagrant disregard of #COVID19 protocols by Churches
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has frown at the flagrant disobedience of #COVID19 protocol by some churches in the State.
Igbo Genocide in Obigbo is direct outcome of Nnamdi Kanu’s recklessness – Tony Nnadi
Tony Nnadi of LNC has described the ongoing Igbo Genocide in Obigbo, near Port Harcourt, as a direct outcome of the recklessness of Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB.
#EndSARS: State Level Panels of Inquiry Must be Inclusive and Objective, We The People insists
A citizens group, We The People, has called on the the Governors in Nigeria to ensure that the Judicial Panels of Inquiry being set up in their respective states are both inclusive and objective.
Gov. Wike signs executive order proscribing IPOB
Gov. Nyesom Wike, has signed an executive order to reinforce the ban on the IPOB and its activities in Rivers State.
PDP Urges National Rebirth, End To Corruption, Oppression, in Eid-el-Maulud Message
The PDP has urged Nigerians, particularly the leaders, to use the Eid-el-Maulud celebrations to kindle a national rebirth with actions that reassure the people and reinforce the stability, unity and peaceful co-existence in the country.
Buhari Welcomes Eid-el-Maulud, Urges Love And Understanding Among Citizens
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all citizens to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of the Holy Prophet by showing love and understanding for fellow citizens.
BREAKING: ‘Unserious’ PDP Fails To Oppose Yakubu’s INEC Chair Renomination By Buhari After 5 Years Of Fiasco
Nigeria’s PDP appears not serious enough with its democratic role of opposition by not opposing the renomination of an INEC chief who derailed, more than his predecessors, the electoral journey in Nigeria.
BREAKING: Finally, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges New WTO Director General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria has finally emerged the new Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ahead of South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee who emerged co-finalists with her earlier in the month.
He an excellent administrator with a track record of performance, PDP hails Fintiri@53
“He an excellent administrator with a track record of performance,” the PDP hails Adamawa State Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri as he clocks 53 years.
#EndSARS: PDP slams NBC clampdown on AIT, AriseTV, ChannelsTV
The has slammed the clampdown on major broadcast stations including AIT, ChannelsTV and AriseTV by the Buhari regime over their reportage of the #EndSARS protests in various parts of Nigeria.
The #EndSARS protests; a fundamental lesson in democratic governance
“The use of strong force against any peaceful protesters is indefensible, completely outside the norms of a democratic society and progressive political culture to which I aspire and have devoted my public life. That people were angered by the reports of violence and death is acutely understandable,” Bola Tinubu writes in Opinions.
Again, Buhari won’t admit #LekkiMassacre of #EndSARS protesters was ordered by him
Again, President Buhari won’t admit that the #LekkiMassacre of #EndSARS peaceful protesters by Nigerian troops was ordered by him.
Opinion | Let me tell you what happened after the Soweto Massacre
“In 1976, school children in Soweto, South Africa began protesting about one aspect of the systemic oppression of the Apartheid regime,” Uju Okorie writes in Opinion.
BREAKING: LASG urges Lagosians to disregard ethnic, religious jingoists
The Lagos State Government has asked Lagosians to disregard videos on social media and the online space, creating tension and encouraging ethnic conflicts.
Opinion | #LekkiTollgate #EndSARS protesters remind me of 300 Spartans who faced Xerxes’ horde
“I am haunted every night by their voices. I am haunted every 5 minutes that I catch a sober moment. And those voices tell me, I can never stop believing in the possibility of the Nigeria that they dreamed of, the Nigeria that they asked for, the Nigeria that some of them died for,” Itodo Samuel Anthony writes in Opinions.
Opinion | #EndSARS and End the Uprising. End the Burning and Looting.
“Those who hired thugs (especially in Abuja) to disrupt the protest are responsible for this widespread fire of criminality,” Sam Amadi writes in Opinions.
#EndSARS: PDP Puts Political, Electioneering Activities On Hold Due To #LekkiMassacre
The PDP said it has put all its political and electioneering activities on hold as a further mark of honour of the victims of #LekkiMassacre as well as other killings that have occurred in various parts of Nigeria over the unfortunate fall-out of the #EndSARS peaceful protest.
Opinion | Nnamdi Kanu Does Not Speak For The Igbo Nation
Opinion: Nnamdi Kanu does not speak for the Igbo nation; Op-Ed by Joe Igbokwe.
#EndSARS: Buhari’s Address Disconnected, Failed Empathy Test – PDP
The PDP has described the long-awaited address by President Buhari on the protests rocking Nigeria as disappointing and completely disconnected from the realities of the tragic occurrences in the country in the last two weeks.
BREAKING: Buhari Maintains Loud Silence On Lekki Tollgate Massacre During Broadcast
President Buhari has continued to maintain loud silence over the infamous Lekki Tollgate Massacre of unarmed #EndSARS protesters, even during his belated national broadcast.
#EndSARS: PDP Chairman Secondus speaks on killing of unarmed protestors, #LekkiMassacre
PDP Chairman Uche Secondus has spoken on the October 20, 2020 Lekki Tollgate Massacre perpetrated by Nigerian troops said to be acting on the orders of President Buhari.
Lekki Tollgate Massacre: A Cowardly Act By Brutes; A Crime Against Humanity – CDHR
The Committee For The Defence Of Human Rights (CDHR) has described the Lekki Tollgate Massacre of unarmed #EndSARS protestors by Nigerian troops as a cowardly act by brutes and a crime against humanity.
Opinion | #EndSARS protests and the record breaking generation
In the Atlantic Post Opinion Section, Reginald Tobin writes: “When I see other nations doing the needful to ensure a turn around in their countries, I always ask myself; when will this same act replicate in Nigeria, my own country?”
Why the police reform demanded by #EndSARS protesters must be total, Gov. Wike explains.
Why the police reform demanded by #EndSARS protesters must be total, Gov. Wike explains as concerned mothers in Rivers sue for best practices
Rivers State COVID-19 Committee directs schools to set up compliance teams
Rivers State Government Committee for the Compliance of COVID-19 protocols has directed schools to set up monitoring teams to sustain current compliance level.
BREAKING: Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew 2 days after declaring protest peaceful
2 days earlier, Gov. Obaseki said: “I hereby call on the Police Command in the state to get out on the streets and provide adequate security for the protesters and ensure that no one is harassed in the course of exercising their rights in Edo State.”
BREAKING: Soldiers block scene of planned #EndSARS protest in Abuja
The military officers were stationed at the popular Aya roundabout early Monday morning, with a roadblock and barricade.
Opinion | Re: Wike’s Maverick Conformism
“Indeed the fear of Wike’s litigation, is the beginning of wisdom against publishing reckless, slanderous stories with irresponsible libertarian liberties,” Paulinus Nsirim writes in Opinions.
Onochie: How APC is behind violations, abuses in Nigeria and plotting to trigger crisis – PDP
Onochie: PDP explains how APC is behind violations, abuses in Nigeria and plotting to trigger crisis.
BREAKING: Nigerian Army threatens #EndSARS campaigners with Operation Crocodile Smile
The Nigerian Army has threatened #EndSARS campaigners and protestors with “Operation Crocodile Smile” after days of relentless agitation across the country.
#EndSARS protest calls for true federalism, Gov. Wike advocates
The Governor said the Federal Government is trivialising the demands by #EndSARS protesters by directing State Governors to take charge of Tactical Commands of the Police.
Rivers professionals commend development strides of Gov. Wike
The leadership of Rivers Professionals Forum has commended Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for what they described as his audacious efforts to transform the lives of Rivers people.
Beyond SARS, SWAT: Why Nigeria must decentralize policing, Ekweremadu explains
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, Wednesday lamented that Nigeria is the only federal state with a unitary police and explained why it must be decentralized.
Presidential panel on police reforms swings into action, okays 5-point demand of protesters
Presidential panel on police reforms swings into action, okays 5-point demand of protesters
Gov. Wike calls for total reform of Nigeria Police at massive PH #EndSARS protest
Addressing #EndSARS protesters in Port Harcourt, Gov. Wike told them not to be satisfied that the abusive police unit would be scrapped.
PDP fumes, explains why it rejected Buhari’s personal staff Onochie’s INEC nomination
PDP fumes, explains why it rejected INEC National Commissioner nomination of Ms. Lauretta Onochie, President Buhari’s personal staff.
Disbanding of SARS first step to extensive police reforms, Buhari tells #EndSARS protestors at launch of P-YES
Disbanding of SARS first step to extensive police reforms, Buhari tells #EndSARS protestors at official launch of P-YES.
BREAKING: Edo Assembly Speaker Frank Okiye Purportedly Impeached
The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Hon. Francis Okiye has been purportedly impeached.
Rivers Governor Wike Denies Making Viral Comments On Zamfara State Gold
Rivers Governor Wike denies making viral comments on Zamfara State gold.
The 2021 Budget Proposal Contravenes The Fiscal Responsibility Act, Atiku Insists
The 2021 budget proposal contravenes the Fiscal Responsibility Act, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar insists.
Niger Delta: We Support Restructuring Of Amnesty Programme, Ex-militant Leader
A vast majority of the repentant armed militias in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region who were allegedly excluded in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) are agog with joy as there is a high-level move to restructure the Programme.
IGP Adamu Dissolves The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS)
The Nigerian Police has disbanded the dreaded FSARS unit after days of consistent protests in major cities in the country.
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expected to be appointed new WTO DG
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is expected to be appointed the new Director General of the World Trade Organization ahead of South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee who emerged co-finalists with her in the race.
BREAKING: Facts emerge on why Ondo Gov. Akeredolu endorsed PDP candidate Jegede
Facts have emerged on why thr Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu endorsed his opponent, the PDP candidate Eyitayo Jegede.
Atiku felicitates with new Zazzau Emir-elect, Bamalli, urges him to build on legacy of predecessor
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed delight in the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the Emir-elect of Zazzau who succeeds the late Emir Shehu Idris, who reigned for 45 years before joining his ancestors last month.
Wike Inaugurates Integrated New Customary Court Complex In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has restated the commitment of his administration to improve the administration of justice in the State.
Rivers Govt Approves Proposal To Remodel Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri
Rivers State Government has adopted the proposal for the remodelling and renovation of Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, Port Harcourt.
BREAKING: ERA/FoEN Gets Acting Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of the Environmental Rights Development Foundation (ERDF) has announced the appointment of an Acting Executive Director of ERA/FoEN following the disengagement of Godwin Uyi Ojo.
All facts show our governors are the most performing, PDP replies Gov. Buni’s insults
What do you think about this diatribe between Gov. Buni and the PDP?
Perspective | Was the 1999 Constitution drafted under gunpoint?
In response to a recent question on whether the much vilified 1999 Constitution was drafted at gunpoint or some influence, constitutional law expert Tony Nnadi wrote the following.
Buhari administration will not succumb to threats and undue pressure – Presidency
THE Presidency stated the following in response to the recurring threats to the corporate existence of Nigeria with factions giving specific timelines for the President to to do one thing or another or else, in their language, “the nation will break up.”
Opinion | Law, morality and national service: The Justices Chukwudifu Oputa and Adolphus Karibi-Whyte connection
“Besides their love for law and order, and the straddling recurrence of family antecedents, both Oputa and Karibi-Whyte shared a lot of similarities going back to their very formative years,” Godknows Igali writes.
PDP celebrates as Nigeria’s Court of Appeal affirms Bayelsa Gov. Diri’s election
The is celebrating the judgment of the Nigerian Court of Appeal, which affirmed the election of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. Let’s hope that the jubilation will not be cut short by the Supreme Court.
White House says Trump ‘not incapacitated,’ working from isolation; Pence negative
The White House tried to reassure Americans on Friday that President Trump was still working from isolation, after his bombshell announcement that he had caught the coronavirus threw the administration and presidential election campaign into uncertainty.
Blasphemy convictions spark Nigerian debate over sharia law
Sharia, or Islamic religious law, is applied in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, raising questions about the compatibility of two legal systems where sharia courts operate alongside secular ones.
Nigeria At 60: Gov. Wike Harps On Effective Power Devolution
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says Nigeria’s development will remain stunted without strong institutions that will promote devolution of power.
PDP exposes illogicalities in President Buhari’s international fuel price comparisons
The PDP has described the economic assertions in President Buhari’s independence anniversary speech as a huge slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians.
Destiny a Fish seller wins Princewill ‘Hard Worker’ Award for September
After a keenly contested month, a fish seller, Destiny Abraham Nelson, has emerged winner of the monthly Princewill Trust help the hard worker competition put together by the hard working team of the Princewills Trust.
Oct 1: PDP urges Nigerians to keep hope alive, tasks Buhari to rejig cabinet, security hierarchy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has saluted Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary after the end of British colonial rule.
Opinion | Rotimi Amaechi’s White Elephant Projects
“Amaechi, known for playing to the gallery also used the occasion to make uncomplimentary remarks about politics and development in the State,” Paulinus Nsirim writes in Opinions.
Edo 2020: Gov. Wike Commends Oba Of Benin For His Apolitical Stance
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has commended the Oba of Benin for his apolitical stance during the Edo State Governorship election.
Wike Urges Judges To Be Courageous To Achieve Independence
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Judges to be courageous in order to achieve independence of the judiciary.
Countries with unpaid women and girls labour, exposed by the pandemic – EPIC
Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) says the pandemic has highlighted the fact that economies and societies are built upon the essential, and often undervalued or unpaid labour of women and girls.
Amaechi left a legacy of white elephant projects, Wike alleges
Gov. Wike lists Justice Karibi Whyte Hospital and Monorail Project as Amaechi’s “Legacies”.
Worsening Insecurity Worries Speaker Gbajabiamila As Mass Poverty Widens
Current security approach to the worsening insecurity in Nigeria is not likely to bring an enduring solution to the nightmare.
Gov. Wike provides more residential quarters to federal agencies; Ogu/Wakama Road project loading
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has handed over residential quarters and office spaces to Federal Government agencies in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
Electricity tariff, fuel price hike: Coalition perfects plan to occupy Abuja
Displeasure over the hike in petrol pump price and electricity tariff by the Buhari administration is increasingly compelling more citizen groups to rise against the administration.
Speak out on COVID-19 funds, PDP challenges Akeredolu to allow independent inquiry
The PDP National Campaign Council For Ondo Governorship Election has charged the candidate of the APC, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, to speak out on the alleged diversion of billions of naira COVID-19 intervention funds received by the state.
In Philippines, enterprises are recognising gender diversity on business, says ILO report
More than eight out of ten enterprises in the Philippines recognising the positive impacts of gender diversity on business, a new report by the ILO.
Unity Road: Gov. Wike Decries Slow Pace Of Work
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work by the contractor handling the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road.
You’re hysterical because Wike exposed your plans, PDP mocks Akeredolu, APC
The PDP National Campaign Council on Ondo Governorship Election says Gov. Akeredolu’s resort to insults and vituperation against Gov. Wike for exposing APC’ plans to rig the October 10 elections shows that he has become deflated and come to his wits end.
Developing Countries Can Integrate Into Global Markets, FAO Chief Says
Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), QU Dongyu, says global value chains can make it easier for developing countries to integrate into global markets.
Ijaw Group: Why We Want 2021 NDDC Budget Put On Hold
The messy graft scandal that filtered out of the inner recesses of the NDDC, a supposed development agency, is throwing up bad air in some communities of Nigeria’s oil and gas region.
#OndoDecides: INEC, Security Agencies Under Pressure
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has expressed concern over the pressure being mounted on the INEC and the Security Agencies to scuttle the will of Ondo people during the October 2020 Governorship Election.
What I told the security agencies before Edo polls – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his single desire is to make sure that innocent Nigerians don’t suffer regardless of party affiliation.
Across Northeast, 11 million displaced Nigerians out of 13 million, still begging for humanitarian aid
International public concern on the grave humanitarian crisis in the North-East axis of Nigeria seems to be on the wane as the Boko Haram insurgency stretches on for its 11th year.
300,000 Set To Benefit From $8.00 Million Korea Aide Package in Chad
Over 300,000 people are set to benefit from a $8.00 million project implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Chad’s Lake, Kanem and Barh el Ghazel provinces.
Julius Berger Sets Eyes on Agro-processing
Julius Berger, in line with its long-term vision, is currently looking into diversification opportunities, based on the emerging developments in Nigeria and the resultant reforms by the Buhari administration.
FG Dangles Tax-free Wages, Houses, Buses, Cash Benefits To Workers As Talks Resume Monday
Parties on fuel and electricity tariff hikes reversal will be returning to the negotiation table on Monday, following failure to reach a consensus on the troubling issue. Will the NLC chicken out typically?
Ondo Poll: PDP Opens Fire On Akeredolu, Cautions INEC
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship election is currently hitting hard on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Zamfara Boils Again, Shinkafi Implicates APC Chief In Move For Fresh Bloodletting
The cycle of bloodletting in Zamfara State might not be over yet. The state has been facing a deadly conflict that started in 2012 as a result of clashes between farmers and herders.
Group scales-up Nigeria @ 60 with a compendium of 60 eminent Nigerians
The country over the years, has been troubled by its problematic national question leading to undying agitation for the restructuring of its twisted federalism.
BREAKING: Governors rise to abort electricity tariff, fuel price hike strike
Governors of the 36 states of the federation will be having an emergency meeting this Thursday in a seeming desperate bid to abort a nationwide strike action by organised labour billed to commence on Monday.
APC begins pressure on Obaseki to dump PDP. Eze says he belongs to progressives
The APC has started backstage pressure on Gov. Obaseki of Edo State to return to the party. How will Gov. Wike and the PDP see this?
Solace I got from Gov. Wike paid off – Gov. Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki reveals how Edo electoral victory strategies were hatched in Port Harcourt Government House.
PDP mourn victims of Ebonyi bus mishap, laments flood disaster in Kebbi, Kogi, other states
The PDP says it has been grief-stricken over the traumatizing death of 18 citizens, who lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in plunged into the Akeze-Ukwu River in Ebonyi State.
Opinion | The Obaseki Tsunami
“So, the APC has no Governor in all of the South South. This is not just a coincidence. It is 100% self inflicted,” Tonye Prince will writes in brief Opinion.
Ex-Militant Leader Raises Hope For Nigeria’s Oil Region
A third-phase repentant Niger Delta militant, General Para Ekiye, says there is hope for the peoples of the environmentally despoiled oil and gas region, particularly the youth, with retired Col. Milland Dixion Dikio, on the saddle as Co-ordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
UN Chief Economists Identify Warning Megatrends to Global Peace, Security
Five human-made “megatrends” that will continue to dominate and frustrate global efforts to put the world on a more sustainable and prosperous path have been identified.
IITA Sets for Art of Scaling Webinar
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) will be hosting a webinar on September 29 on the art of scaling: Tools for scaling in a project in a better way and how to build partnerships about scaling.
ILO to developing countries: guarantee basic income security, essential healthcare access for all
But, will the Nigerian government heed this authentic advice?
Nigeria’s TOFA founder, others take centre stage at UNCTAD’s digital event
Founder and CEO of an online marketplace, Traders for Africa (TOFA), Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka, is one of the top speakers for a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) event on Bridging The Digital Divide billed for Tuesday, September 22.
PDP Tasks Buhari On Continued Free, Fair Polls
The PDP has implored President Buhari to continue in his new found spirit of ensuring that citizens are allowed to freely choose their leaders at all elections.
Opinion | Wike: The emerging champion of the South South region
“It was not a one man show but a collective effort of the Party, embodied by a man and leader, who has grown to become the unifier and champion of the South South Region’s political identity,” Paulinus Nsirim writes in Opinions.
With fuel price, electricity tariff hike, Buhari creating problems for APC, report says
An intelligence report has warned that the removal of fuel subsidy and the hike in electricity tariff will alienate the support base of President Buhari.
PDP takes full control of S’South as Wike delivers Obaseki
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has consolidated the grips of the PDP in the South-South geopolitical zone, Nigeria’s main oil and gas basin, by delivering Godwin Obaseki as the governor of Edo State.
Edo Poll: Saraki Warns Security Agents As PDP Raises Alarm
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has counsel the INEC and the security agents against compromising the electoral process in Edo State in favour of the APC.
Wike, PDP Campaign Council Boss Commends Edo Voters
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council Chairman for the Edo State governorship election, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who raised an alarm about threat to his life, says he is happy with the turnout of the electorate to vote for candidates of their choice.
PDP cautions security agencies, alleges plot to replace results in Edo North, laments killings
The PDP has alerted the INEC and the DSS of plots by agents of the APC to replace election results where the PDP is leading, particularly in Edo North.
Opinion | Amaechi’s political activism: A history of partisan craftsmanship and the FOOPP factor
“A misunderstood but amiable personality; his forthrightness and boldness to stand by the truth attracts so much enmity to him, particularly those who cannot withstand his manner of approach to result-oriented feats,” Eze C. Eze writes in Opinions.
Edo Election: Rivers Alleges Threat To Wike’s Life, Fingers Police
The 31,000 police personnel deployed for the Edo State governorship election holding this Saturday have landed in trouble following a weighty allegation of open partisanship being raised by the Rivers State Government.
PLAC Hails Buhari For 2020 Police Act
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre says President Buhari’s assent to the Police Bill signifies a huge commitment to the reform of Nigeria’s policing system that has been long overdue.
Food Insecurity Very Troubling In Nigeria, WFP Boss Says, Seeks $4.9 Billion To Save Millions From Death
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says the level of food insecurity in Nigeria, occasioned by the COVID-19 crisis, is very troubling.
Flood Displaces 1000 In Anambra, Submerges Farms
Around 1,000 persons in Ogbaru communities of Anambra State have been rendered homeless, and their farmlands submerged.
BREAKING: Security agents lay siege on governors in Edo; PDP protests
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is protesting the clampdown on its governors by security agents in Benin City, Edo state capital, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
BREAKING: IITA Researchers Discover New Cassava Genetics
Along with partners from the NextGen Cassava Breeding Project, researchers at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have discovered new details about the genetic architecture of cassava, which is one of Africa’s most vital crops.
IITA Expands STEP Across 6 Geo-Political Zones
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture’s (IITA) Start Them Early Programme (STEP) in Nigeria organised an implementation workshop towards the rapid expansion of the programme in six secondary schools across the six geopolitical zones in Oyo State.
50% Derivation Fund: N’Delta Renews Agitation As Buhari Stalls Projects In A’Ibom
The rampaging COVID-19 crisis is currently stoking a fresh oil revenue trouble in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region. At least, that is the excuse now.
Labour: No Going Back On National Strike, Buhari Inflicting More Pains On Nigerians
As the Buhari administration appears to be deriving joy in inflicting pains on the citizenry, organized labour is vowing that nothing will stop it from a nationwide strike from Wednesday, September 23.
PDP mocks APC over botched grand finale says Ize-Iyamu’s campaign has collapsed
The PDP National Campaign Council for Edo governorship election claims that the inability of the APC and its candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to hold their campaign grand finale, scheduled for Wednesday, is a clear signal that they have given up.
Ensure Public Procurement Does No Harm To People, Planet, UN Report Urges Govts
As governments respond with unprecedented spending to combat the coronavirus pandemic, a new report released by the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS), urges them to ensure public procurement does no harm to people and the planet.
PLAC Exposes Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu On Violence, Tackles NASS On Constitution Review
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), a good governance concern, has exposed the two leading governorship candidates in Edo State.
Nigeria’s Crisis Worsens As Labour Braces For War Over Electricity Tariff, Fuel Price Hike
Strong pointers have started to emerge that Nigeria under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is grinding to a halt.
APC’s attack on Jegede: Akeredolu is mortally afraid of Jegede, PDP campaign declares
“Of course, our candidate has become the rallying point of the people in their quest to rescue their state from the misrule of Governor Akeredolu,” PDP insists.
BREAKING: PDP applauds UK’s Visa ban, asset seizure against Nigeria election riggers
The PDP has applauded the UK’s decision to impose Visa ban, as well as assets seizure on those involved in the undermining of Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly ahead of the Edo and Osun governorship elections.
Tinapa Upbeat As Ayade Appoints New Managing Director
The Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort that was conceived by the Donald Duke administration will be coming up strong soon to further boost the economy of Cross River State as Governor Ben Ayade appoints Ojong Ayiba, as its new Managing Director.
EU Under Pressure As US Bans Sylva, Dickson, Bello, Ganduje, Others
A leading Niger Delta political activist, Timi Frank, is currently pressing the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to take drastic action on public officials and politicians subverting Nigeria’s democratic processes.
INEC Sets To Jail A’Ibom Electoral Offenders As UK Talks Tough On Edo, Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is bracing to prosecute some of the university teachers who allegedly aided electoral malpractices in Akwa Ibom State during the 2019 general elections.
Obaseki’s re-election best interest of Edo people, Okowa insists in Benin rally
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Edo people to re-elect Governor Godwin Obaseki in Saturday Governorship election, saying it is in their best interest to do so.
Edo: PDP calls Tinubu ‘failed regional leader’, cautions him to leave Gov. Obaseki alone
The PDP says it is amused by “the amateur video released by the now regional leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in which he violated all tenets of democracy by attempting to arrogate to himself supremacy powers, lord over the people of Edo state and dictate their choice of leadership.
U.S. goes tough on Edo, Ondo governorship polls
Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, imposed the visa restriction on the individuals due to their conduct in the run up to the polls.
Fresh storm over attack on Obasanjo as leaders hit Buhari presidency
Leaders of ethnic groups in Nigeria including those of the Niger Delta on the platform of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), are bombarding the Buhari Presidency for attacking former President Olusegun Obasanjo, over his comment on the state of the nation.
Fuel crisis: Bishop drops bombshell, says Nigerians were deceived about Jonathan, seeks apology
The plural crises rocking Nigeria has taken a turn for the worse with the National Publicity Secretary of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Emmah Isong, calling for a national apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Women Worst Hit As COVID-19 Crisis Shuts Garment Factories
A large number of poor workers, primarily women, have lost their income as many garment producing factories have reduced or temporarily suspended their activities. Some have closed entirely.
In occupied Palestinian territory, COVID-19 has compounded dire economic conditions, report says
The latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on its assistance to the Palestinian people says COVID-19 has compounded the dire economic conditions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt), which were moving from bad to worse before the pandemic.
UNCTAD Report Says Ships Are Pulling Into Ports
In the third quarter of this 2020, a new United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calculations say in many parts of the world, the number of ships pulling into ports to unload and load containers rebounded.
Election: Security Activities Heighten in Edo As APC, PDP Stoke Political Fire
There is a heightened security activities in Edo State ahead of this coming Saturday’s governorship election in the boiling state.
Fani-Kayode Erupts Again At A Media Event On The Art of Interviewing
The recent encounter between former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and a Daily Trust correspondent, Charles Eyo, during a press conference in Calabar, the Cross River State capital which went viral, has again taken a centre stage at an online media event.
Failed State: Obasanjo’s Bombshell Unsettles Buhari, Arewa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comment on Thursday on the state of the nation is unsettling the Buhari administration and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
Opinion | President Buhari focused on nation building and unity of Nigeria
“Leadership is about making tough and difficult decisions and not a popularity contest. President Buhari’s commitment to doing the right things in the best interest of our country should never be in doubt,” Femi Adesina writes in Opinion.
Southern Kaduna: As Miyetti Allah sues for peace, rights group insists on citizens protection
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) appears to be scaling up peace efforts in the bleeding southern axis of the troubled Kaduna State.
Lebanon: German envoy, ILO chief meet workers clearing explosion site
Within days of the blast, ILO mobilised its on-going Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP), so far creating around 200 decent jobs for Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees, 15 per cent of whom are women.
ILO to Belarus President: Prevent rights abuses, respect workers’ rights, freedom during protests
Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder, is leading the pressure on him.
The plight of children living in front lines of conflict
“Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated, as warring parties flout one of the most basic rules of war: the protection of children,” veteran journalist Akanimo Sampson examines the plight of children in front lines of conflict.
Breaking: Trump nominated for second Nobel Peace Prize following Serbia-Kosovo deal
President Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for a second time this week — this time for brokering a historic peace deal between Serbia and breakaway republic Kosovo.
Niger Delta Leaders, ICPC set for showdown over NDDC staff
The Niger Delta leaders and the ICPC may be heading for showdown over the interrogation of senior management staff of the NDDC.
IOM’s Team Rescues 83 Migrants In Distress
The Search and Rescue (SAR) team of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) operating in Niger’s northern Agadez region has rescued 83 migrants in distress.
Burundi Seeks To Harness Potentials Of 500000 Nationals In Diaspora Unlike Nigeria
While the Nigeria defends armed bandits who spill rivers of blood trying to preserve a primitive culture of nomadism, Burundi seeks to harness modern opportunities.
Climate Action Advisory Board Pushes For Decisive Action On Climate Change
The International Advisory Board of the Climate Action for Jobs Initiative is calling for decisive action to tackle climate change and create decent work.
Kaduna Goes Tough On Rape As IMSU Suspends 2 Sex-For-Grade Science Professors
Kaduna State is going tough with the vice of rape. Rapists in the state are to be castrated for taking delight in unlawful carnal knowledge of the opposite sex.
Oyedepo is one of the most intelligent Nigerian, says UK based counterterrorism expert
Bishop David Oyedepo has been described by a London based terrorism/counterterrorism expert as “one of the most intelligent human beings that God in his infinite mercies permitted to be a Nigerian”.
Opinion | Daddy Freeze’s definition of a ”legal bastard” and the mob attack on pastors
In the Atlantic Post Opinion Section, Ross Alabo-George writes: “Social media is helping us organize movements but it has also raised a cruel mob of the most insensitive kind.”
COVID-19 hits Kenya’s emerging creative industries
The Kenyan government released a $1.00 million stimulus package dedicated to local artists, including musicians.
Opinion | Again, wrong diagnosis, wrong prescription, wrong treatment: and Nigeria died
In the Atlantic Post Opinion Section, Tony Nnadi writes: “Nigeria’s problem is structural and not the leadership problem being bandied around.”
UNCTAD officials say small island, coastal nations at risk from oil spills
Small Island and coastal nations are at particular risk from oil spills due to their closeness to world shipping lanes, a new article by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says.
COVID-19 crisis: Significant lessons we must learn from the experience of China – UNCTAD economist
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Senior Economist, Rashmi Banga, says there are significant lessons from the China experience which other countries can draw on.
Opinion | Demand for humans as teachers/workers increasingly under threat
In the Atlantic Post Opinion Section, Akanimo Sampson writes: “In a world where new media has taken a significant role in teaching and learning, any modern pedagogy must account for students finding, analysing and applying knowledge from a growing number of constantly changing sources.”
Tanzania: Researchers exhibit high-yielding banana hybrids to boost food security
In Tanzania, the East Africa Highland cooking banana, matooke, is a hugely popular food. With the impending release of the first-ever high-yielding hybrids of matooke on the horizon, researchers took the opportunity to exhibit them at this year’s annual agricultural show Nane Nane in the country.
Nigeria: Yam producer storms IITA for latest seedlings to meet export demands
Chief Executive Officer of Napetsa Farms, Joseph Adewale Fosudo, has visited the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to learn about using single-vine seedlings from High Ratio Propagation Technologies (HRPTs) for seed yam tuber production.
N14 trillion oil subsidy rip-off: PDP says history won’t be kind to Buhari, APC
PDP says history will not be kind to President Muhammadu Buhari, for allegedly running a heavily corrupt oil trade and subsidy regime, through which over N14 trillion had been frittered by officials of his administration.
Why Ogoni leaders expressed outrage and demanded restructuring of cleanup process
Why Ogoni leaders expressed outrage and demanded the restructuring of HYPREP and the entire cleanup process.
Fuel hike: you are pushing Nigerians to the wall, PDP cautions Buhari
The PDP has cautioned that the Buhari Presidency is pushing Nigerians to the wall with its arrogant display of insensitivity and total disregard to the demands by the citizens to effect an immediate downward review in the pump price of fuel.
Human Rights Watch hits Trump on ICC prosecutors assets freeze
Human Rights Watch says the Trump administration’s unprecedented imposition of assets freeze on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) shows an egregious disregard for victims of the world’s worst crimes.
In Lebanon, we’re helping people recover from blast catastrophe, UNCTAD says
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says it is helping the people of Lebanon recover from the devastation caused by the catastrophic blast that hit the capital, Beirut, on August 4.
Africa: Involvement of youths in rural development, agric, solution to unemployment crisis, studies say
Studies have shown that the involvement of Africa’s youth in rural development and agriculture will not only boost food security on the continent but also strategically provide solutions to the prevailing problem of unemployment plaguing African societies.
Cassava production: agencies move to integrate AKILIMO into FG’s extension package
By Akanimo Sampson Nigeria’s National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) is locked in talks with the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) project to integrate AKILIMO into the government extension package in the […]
Insurgency: Military writers society hits customs, calls for greater security collaboration, information-sharing
The Military Writers Society of Nigeria (MWSN) has warned security agencies against stoking unnecessary tension in a country that is already experiencing unease over the hike in electricity tariff, and the pump price in fuel.
Desert locusts: IOM scales-up efforts to assist thousands of people affected by severe outbreak
Desert locusts are currently destroying tens of thousands of hectares of crops, grazing land and forests in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Yemen.
Why darkness became bad, by Priestess Akelta
A demonosopher who has worked with demons since she was a child, Priestess Akelta, has opened up on why darkness is widely labeled dangerous.
Demonosopher faults Christians, Muslims, says demonic divine is very beautiful
Contrary to wide held views by Christians and Muslims for centuries, a demonosopher who has worked with demons since she was a child, Priestess Akelta, says the demonic divine is something that is very beautiful.
PDP National Campaign Council commends Oba of Benin on peace meeting
The PDP National Campaign Council for Edo state governorship election has commended the Oba of Benin, for his fatherly intervention to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election in Edo state.
Organised labour in Rivers State warned against committing contempt of court
Rivers government accuses the state chapter of NLC of colluding with its national leadership.
In Argentina, pregnant women, girls at risk, rights group says
In a report, Human Rights Watch says the life and health of anyone who is pregnant in Argentina will be at risk as long as access to abortion and post-abortion care remains heavily restricted.
IITA commissions 18-ton trucks to ease moving cassava seeds
IITA’s GoSeed in Ibadan and Umudike Seeds based at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umuahia, have jointly commissioned two brand new 18-ton trucks to ease logistical challenges in moving cassava seed.
BREAKING: Industrial court restrains NLC from embarking on strike as RSG secures injunction
The Rivers State Government has obtained an Order of Interim Injunction to restrain the Nigerian Labour Congress from calling out workers on industrial action.
President Buhari assures flood victims of federal support
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured families impacted by flooding in several communities in Jigawa State of timely support from the Federal Government. But, can they bank on his support?
BREAKING: NLC, TUC plan total strike against fuel price hike
• More knocks for govt over new tariffs
• Senators plan protest, emergency session
• ‘Palliative’ turns sour as disposable income weakens
• We’re no longer fixing petrol price, FG says
CJN lauds Gov. Wike’s support for the judiciary
*As he inaugurates Court of Appeal Justices Residences and Staff Quarters built by the Rivers State Government
Oba of Benin sues for peace, condemns attack on Gov. Obaseki’s convoy in his palace
His Majesty, Oba Ewuare II of Benin Kingdom has called on political actors in Edo State to eschew violence and embrace peace and tolerance ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
114 African migrants return home from Algeria amid COVID-19 with assistance from UN agency
114 migrants from Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia returned home safely this week from Algeria via a voluntary return flight organised by the IOM.
Flash Floods Sack 120000 People, Kill 10 In Chad: UN Agency
Nearly 120,000 people have been displaced by flash floods caused by heavy rains across Chad in the month just ended.
Over 5 Million People Survive On Yam Value Chain: IITA
More than five million people in yam growing countries like Nigeria, directly depend on the value chain for their food security and livelihoods, says the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
PDP ask NASS to call Buhari to order over N151 fuel price, hike in electricity tariff
PDP ask NASS to call President Buhari to order over N151 fuel price and hike in electricity tariff.
President Buhari sympathises with farmers in Kebbi State over flood, deaths, destruction
President Buhari sympathises with farmers in Kebbi State over deaths and destruction caused by flood.
IITA equips NASC’s diagnostic lab with $.1 million
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has renovated and equipped the diagnostic laboratory of the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) at their headquarters in Sheda, Abuja. According to IITA, the laboratory […]
Cameroon assists aspiring agri-preneurs to develop business plans
Expert trainers from the ENABLE Youth Cameroon (EYC) programme are receiving and analysing the business plans of aspiring ‘agri-preneurs’ participating in the programme since May this yea.
Obasanjo mobilises for avocado production, says nigeria oil economy will collapse
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, says avocado production in Nigeria will soon make the dominant crude oil economy history, predicting that in the next 10 years, the country could become one of Africa’s largest avocado producers.
NLC blows hot on water resources bill, warns lawmakers
Many see this infamous bill as another way for the President Buhari to harness land countrywide for the planned RUGA settlements; intended for his foreign kinsmen who have been repeatedly blamed for series of mass murder, terrorism and invasion of indigenous communities in Nigeria.
BREAKING: Rivers govt signs Port Harcourt water supply contract
Rivers State Government has signed contracts for the rehabilitation and upgrading of water supply for Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
Pathfinder leads USAID’s $35 million health programme is Burkina Faso
Pathfinder International is leading the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded health service delivery programme in Burkina Faso.
Major power struggle in GNA will shape Libya’s political deal – political risk consultancy
A political risk consultancy says the way forward on political negotiations in the troubled Libya will be partially shaped by the major power struggle that is currently being played out within the Government of National Accord (GNA).
Human Rights Watch tackles Lebanese security forces for excessive action on protesters
Human Rights Watch is tackling the Lebanese security forces, claiming that they used excessive and at times lethal force against mostly peaceful protesters in downtown Beirut on August 8, 2020, causing hundreds of injuries.
UN agencies express concern on rescued 400 migrants, refugees
More than 400 rescued migrants and refugees are currently on board three vessels in the Central Mediterranean.
Iran: Despite U.S. hope for popular uprising, report says regime change highly unlikely
Intelligence report on Iran by a political risk consultancy indicates that the collapse of the regime is highly unlikely because too many Iranians depend on the sustainability of the economic structure.
Crisis displaces 363807 persons in Chad, UN agency says
Estimated 363,807 persons are currently displaced in parts of Chad’s zone bordering Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger.
PLAC faults CAMA 2020, tackles its supporters
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), a governance and citizens’ access group, has faulted the new Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, and also took on the supporters of the controversial legislation.
National Assembly will pass new consolidated PIB, intelligence report says
An intelligence report is indicating that the Nigeria’s National Assembly will pass a new consolidated draft of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in the near future.
NBA jittery as lawyers float new bar to protect Northern interest
The NBA is currently jittery as some public interest lawyers from a section of the obviously polarised country have broken away to float a new bar association.
Nigeria records 1011 COVID-19 deaths, but researchers warn on chloroquine
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country on Friday recorded a national tally of 1011 COVID-19 deaths.
Fani-Kayode rates security situation in A’Ibom high, praises Udom’s initiatives
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says security situation in Akwa Ibom State, one of biggest oil producers in the Niger Delta, is top notch.
Group drops bombshell, accuses NASS leadership of shielding Buhari from graft allegations
A leading pro-democracy group has accused the National Assembly leadership of shielding the Buhari administration from ‘’embarrassing’’ allegations of corruption.
Gbajabiamila raises hope on national security, as military writers hail House support fund bill
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the National Assembly has a bill that will address the funding of defence.
As Nigeria logs 53317 COVID-19 cases, researchers say survivors may require lungs transplant
Medical doctors are currently uncertain about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the lungs of those who get the disease.
Malian coup, victory for the people, political risk consultancy says
A political risk consultancy, Menas Associates, says most Malians have been proclaiming the latest coup d’état of Tuesday, August 18 in their country as a popular victory.
NBS report on Nigeria’s economy pits Buhari, group. Presidency: No cause for alarm, PLAC: it’s ominous
NBS report on Nigeria’s economy pits Buhari, group. Presidency: No cause for alarm, PLAC: it’s ominous.
Challenges Facing Nigeria’s Oil Industry Worries Petroleum Engineers’ Society
Worried petroleum engineers in Nigeria say they are concerned about the country’s oil and gas industry. The Nigeria Council of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) says it is currently focusing on the challenges facing the industry.
How Nigeria (Africa) got WHO’s polio free certification
Nigeria accounted for almost 50 per cent of global and 80 per cent of African polio cases. Sadly, Nigeria was the face of the disease.
My quest to represent the people of Bayelsa Central District in the Senate – G.B. Igali
Opinion: My quest to represent the people of Bayelsa Central District in Senate, by G.B. Igali.
Call for NBA to de-platform Gov. Wike, a foolish call by the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN)
“That call by MULAN (an acronym this writer had earlier mistook for the animated movie MULAN) is at its best, described as puerile and infantile,” Malik Chidozie Awuzie writes in Opinions.
Opinion | Wike’s olive branch, sign of a true democrat
“People who have followed the political trajectory of Governor Wike will recall that the offering of the olive branch and the clarion call for peace and reconciliation has been a major and recurring decimal in all his address,” Paulinus Nsirim writes in Opinions.
Politics of bitterness hampers progress, says Gov. Wike as Chidi Lloyd dumps APC
Gov. Wike of Rivers State says politicians who bear bitterness in their minds against others hardly make progress.
Nigeria’s oil fraud: Why military writers are agitating for metering
Nigeria’s oil industry appears to be the safest haven in the world for corruption, and with what the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up, the country is immersed in a financial crisis.
Shaibu petitions Police, DSS, seeks arrest of Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu for arming youths, shooting of 5 others in Ikhin
Shaibu petitions Police, DSS, seeks arrest of Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu for arming youths, shooting of 5 others in Ikhin.
For Massive Job Opportunities, Udom Advocates Unbundling Of Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is advocating for the unbundling of the oil and gas sector of Nigeria in a bid to widen job opportunities, and rapid growth of the country’s economy.
With HIV, It’s More Challenging To Fight COVID-19 Viral Infections
By Akanimo Sampson Mercy, a pseudonym for privacy protection, has been living with HIV for more than a decade. She painstakingly maintains good hygiene knowing firsthand that people with HIV have impaired […]
Why PDP wants Speaker Gbajabiamila to step aside
Why PDP wants Speaker Gbajabiamila to step aside.
Nigeria’s Oil Sector: Military Writers Task Buhari, Raise Concern Over Huge Revenue Loss
The Military Writers Society of Nigeria is raising serious concern on alleged huge revenue loss in Nigeria’s extractive industry particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Villa Leaked Video: Presidency’s Admission Confirms Edo Clampdown Plots, PDP insists
“By describing the discussion by Oshiomhole and Prof. Gambari, in which Oshiomhole was heard finalizing a plot to clampdown political rivals, as “an innocent conversation”, the Buhari Presidency has further exposed its complicity,” the PDP declares in a press conference. Read full text.
BREAKING: Niger Delta militants back Akpabio and the forensic audit of NDDC
Niger Delta militants back the embattled Niger Delta Affairs Minister Godswill Akpabio, as well as the forensic audit of NDDC.
BREAKING: Nigeria COVID-19 cases hit 49,895 with 410 new infections
The NCDC has announced 410 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 49,895.
Military Writers Commend Air Force Chief For Deploying Special Forces To Southern Kaduna
The Military Writers Society of Nigeria (MWSN) has commended the high command of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for deploying Special Forces (SF) operatives to Southern Kaduna.
Mali president detained by mutinying soldiers hours after Jonathan’s departure, security sources say
Mali president detained by mutinying soldiers hours after Jonathan’s departure, security sources say.
President Buhari receives briefing on Mali crisis from former President Jonathan
President Buhari and four other ECOWAS leaders had visited Bamako, Mali, last month, followed by a virtual extraordinary summit of the sub-regional body.
Why Buhari should question Gambari on arrest comment by Oshiomhole in leaked video – PDP
PDP explains why President Buhari should question his Chief of Staff Gambari on arrest comment by former APC Chairman Oshiomhole in leaked video.
NCDC warns Nigerians against scammers
The NCDC has warned Nigerians to beware of scammers posing as the centre to defraud unsuspecting citizens.
PDP explains how justification of military for election comments shows APC is dead
PDP explains how justification of Buhari’s military for election comments shows APC is dead.
COVID-19: Gov. Wike reopens all Rivers markets except two
Gov. Wike reopens all Rivers markets except two.
BREAKING: Tribunal dismisses 3 petitions against Gov. Diri
The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Senator Duoye Diri as Governor of the State.
BREAKING: Barca’s Pique calls for wholesale changes after “shameful” defeat
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says radical changes are needed from top to bottom after his side were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday.
Honeymoon: Tourism operators reveal Top 10 romantic destinations in Nigeria
Leading tourism operators have revealed the top 10 romantic destinations suitable for holiday relaxation and couples’ honeymoon within Nigeria.
BREAKING: COVID-19: Nigeria Records 7 More Deaths, 329 Fresh Cases! See Breakdown
The NCDC has reported 7 more deaths and 329 fresh cases of the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. See the breakdown.
BREAKING: PDP Reconstitutes Kaduna State Caretaker Committee
PDP reconstitutes Kaduna State caretaker committee. See full list.
NBC’s hate speech prohibition code is a decoy to gag the media, Atiku cries out
Atiku has cried out that the NBC hate speech prohibition code is a decoy to gag the media.
Buhari inaugurates NCDMB building, pledges to spend more on infrastructure for job creation
President Buhari inaugurates NCDMB building, pledges to spend more on infrastructure for job creation.
International Youth Day 2020: What Dumo Lulu-Briggs told stakeholders
What Dumo Lulu-Briggs told stakeholders on International Youth Day 2020.