Monarch Raises Alarm Over Declining Club Vibrancy HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Azinge, has called for urgent steps to revive the declining vibrancy of sociocultural organisations in Asaba, urging their leaders to embrace reform, inclusivity and accountability. At a meeting held on 1 March 2026, at his palace, the Asagba received presidents and representatives of various […]
Minister Mandates Concrete for Federal Road Projects NIGERIA’S Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed contractors handling federal road projects nationwide to adopt concrete technology in place of asphalt, declaring that new highways must be built to last up to 100 years. Umahi issued the directive on Saturday in Awka during an inspection of the […]
Asagba Intervenes in Ogbeosowe Crisis HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has stepped into the lingering land disputes affecting Ogbeosowe Village in Ugbomanta Quarter, Asaba, calling for unity, due process and strict adherence to traditional protocols. The meeting, held on 28 February 2026, at the Asagba’s Palace in Asaba, brought together leaders and members of […]
Government Moves to Restore Onitsha Main Market Layout THE long-anticipated demolition of illegal structures within Onitsha Main Market commenced on Sunday, following the expiration of a one-month evacuation notice issued to traders. The market, located in Onitsha North Local Government Area, had seen widespread construction of unauthorized extensions and makeshift stalls, prompting state authorities to […]
Low Turnout in 2023 Sets a Dangerous Precedent NIGERIA’S 2027 general elections may see the lowest voter turnout in the nation’s democratic history, experts warn, as concerns over credibility, security, and public trust intensify. In the 2023 presidential election, only 26.71% of registered voters—approximately 24.97 million out of 93.47 million—participated, marking the lowest engagement since […]
INEC Chairman Promises Investigation THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has announced that employees responsible for logistical shortfalls during the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections will be thoroughly investigated. Speaking on Wednesday at a post-election review meeting in Abuja, Amupitan stated that staff found culpable would face appropriate […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Workshop Targets Passenger Protection Efforts to strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria’s aviation sector will take centre stage on 12 March as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), headlines a specialised workshop on passengers’ rights. The one-day event, convened by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre in partnership with Synergy […]
Government Pushes Infrastructure into Deep Creek Communities THE Delta State Government has intensified efforts to expand infrastructure development into riverine communities, declaring that the administration’s commitment to the region is both firm and irreversible. Chief Ebikeme Clark, Commissioner overseeing the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, gave the assurance during an inspection of key projects in […]
State Government Hands Over Rehabilitated Emu-Obodeti–Abraka Road THE Delta State Government has confirmed the successful completion of rehabilitation works on the 32.5-kilometre Emu-Obodeti–Abbi–Abraka Road, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing infrastructure renewal drive. Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, made the announcement while inspecting the project corridor from Emu-Obodeti Junction […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Statewide Plan to Boost Hygiene THE Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has commenced preparations for a special Ramadan health inspection exercise across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The initiative is aimed at promoting hygiene, strengthening sanitation practices, and safeguarding public health throughout the […]