By HALIMA TAKWAS NIGERIA has called for stronger international solidarity and innovative solutions to address the worsening global displacement crisis. Speaking at the 76th Session of the Executive Committee Meeting of the High Commissioners’ Programme in Geneva, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yakubu Adam Kofar-Mata, said the scale […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving school infrastructure after a viral video showed pupils sitting on the floor at Eghreka Primary School, Ewu, in Ughelli South. Chairman Hon. Samuel Oghenevwogaga Mariere said the video was exaggerated for political reasons, noting that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s […]
By ANITA KNIGHT NEW York City pulsed with colour, music, and patriotism on Saturday as thousands of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria celebrated the 2025 Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival, marking the nation’s 65th anniversary. The annual event — organised by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) in partnership with the Nigerian […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shun divisive tendencies as the nation marked its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at The Cenotaph, Asaba, through his deputy, Monday Onyeme, the governor urged citizens to reflect on the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers and remain committed to building […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE AS Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, judicial stakeholders have urged renewed commitment to strengthening democracy as the foundation for peace, stability, and progress. Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), said Independence Day should remind citizens of their duty to safeguard freedom and justice. “Our founding fathers gave us not […]
BY GLORY UGOBA The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians to use the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary as a moment of reflection and renewed commitment to unity and justice. In a goodwill message signed by its State Chairman, Comrade Peter Okoye, the party congratulated Nigerians at home and in the […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE Lagos State Government has appointed social media influencer Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as a brand ambassador for its anti-drug campaign, Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA). At an event in Lagos, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Mobolaji Ogunlende conferred the ambassadorship, describing drug abuse as […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO THE Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has unveiled an ambitious reform blueprint to reposition the country’s solid minerals sector as a cornerstone of economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable development. Despite Nigeria’s vast deposits of gold, lithium, limestone, tin, and other strategic minerals, the industry has remained grossly underdeveloped. According to […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH MOTORISTS, traders, and residents along the Ikpoba-Okha/Uhumwonde corridor of the Benin–Agbor Road have expressed frustration over the slow pace of rehabilitation work on the Benin–Asaba Expressway, describing the situation as disruptive to daily life and damaging to vehicles. The project, handled by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, has dragged on […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH DENMARK has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria to develop the maritime sector and position the country as a leading hub in Africa. Speaking at the 10th Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK), Danish Consul-General Jette Bjerrum said Nigeria’s youthful population and vast coastline present huge opportunities for technology-driven maritime growth. […]