By PAULINA NZERUBE SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving and flagging off the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway, describing it as a transformative step for the state’s infrastructure and economy. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor said the […]
By OBIOMA TORI & TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN THE Senate has launched an investigation into rising safety lapses in Nigeria’s aviation sector following a runway overrun by an Air Peace aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The motion, sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), led to a directive for the Committee on Aviation to consult […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and avert another shutdown of public universities. In a statement on Wednesday, NANS President Olushola Oladoja warned that students would not tolerate another […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI The University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some staff members and reclaimed several official residences after uncovering that parts of the university’s staff quarters were being illegally rented out to students and non-staff occupants. The university’s spokesperson, Eyo Effiong, told journalists in Calabar on Tuesday that the exercise followed a directive from […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO NIGERIA’S solid minerals industry is on the brink of a historic transformation as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled a ₦1 trillion investment plan to drive mining-led economic growth and diversification. Speaking at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week 2025 in Abuja, President Tinubu — represented by the Secretary to the Government of the […]
HIGH Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, unity, and sustainable development in Delta State with the official launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund in Asaba. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, where he served as the Chief Launcher, Tompolo described the […]
FORMER Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, made his first major public appearance in over a decade on Thursday as he launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund at the Government House, Asaba. The event, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, traditional […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to reinstate five doctors dismissed by the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja (FTHL) over alleged union-related activities. Speaking to journalists, NARD President, Dr. Muhammed Suleiman, said the affected doctors have been out of work for more than a […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH & ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE ENERGY expert Fatai Quadri says Nigeria is strengthening its climate action through methane reduction and clean energy initiatives. Quadri, CEO of Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., noted that the country’s participation in global partnerships such as the OGMP 2.0 and the Global Methane Pledge reflects its deepening environmental commitment. He […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing human capacity and technical skills to support Nigeria’s evolving energy sector. Executive Secretary Alhaji Ahmed Aminu delivered the message at the 18th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) in Abuja. The event was themed: “Emerging Geopolitics […]