IN the historic city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, the rhythms of political discourse reverberated once again as distinguished former lawmakers from Nigeria’s southern region gathered for the 2025 Summit of Former National Assembly Members. Far from being a mere reunion, the event evolved into a serious reflection on Nigeria’s fractured journey, a passionate call for […]
NIGERIA and Angola have signed two landmark agreements to boost cooperation in the fight against illicit drugs and to deepen cultural ties, marking a new phase in bilateral relations between the two nations. The accords were concluded in Luanda during the 5th Session of the Nigeria–Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission, which reconvened after a 24-year […]
AMUOKPOKPOR-ELUME community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State is in uproar after a major road project constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) collapsed barely a year after completion, leaving residents stranded and economic life in ruins. The road, which was designed to connect several agrarian communities within the local government, had […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a spell of thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday, cautioning residents, motorists, farmers, and airline operators to take necessary precautions. In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected Monday morning in Kaduna, […]
THE Global Peace Development (GPD), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has called on the Delta State Government to ensure that its whistleblowing policy is passed into law through the State House of Assembly to deepen transparency, accountability, and protection for citizens who expose corruption. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of GPD, Ebruke […]
RELIGIOUS leaders and scholars have reiterated the urgent need for inter-religious dialogue as a sustainable path to peace, security, and development in Nigeria. Speaking at a seminar themed “Inter-religious Dialogue: The Panacea for World Peace” on Saturday, the President of the International Harvest School of Theology, Prof. Chinyere Ilochi, stressed that Nigeria’s cultural and religious […]
Amuokpokpor-Elume community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, south-south Nigeria, has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to resume work on the collapsed road connecting the agrarian community to other parts of the council. The community made the appeal while interacting with newsmen following their continuous complaints about the deplorable […]
THE Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cedar Seed Foundation to strengthen political inclusion for women with disabilities in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, IPAC National Chairman, Mr. Yusuf Mammam, emphasized that the essence of democracy is inclusivity. “Where any segment of human society is exempted, whether […]
BY STEPHEN CHUKS ANAMBRA State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commiserated with the family of Miss Chinwe Igwe, who lost her life in the recent Onitsha Market incident, pledging justice and a review of security protocols to prevent a recurrence. The Governor met with representatives of the Igwe family from Ikwo, Ebonyi State, at the […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE political rivalry between the family of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Senator Uche Ekwunife has escalated, with the governor’s wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, issuing a public challenge to the lawmaker. In a statement released on Friday, Mrs. Soludo accused Senator Ekwunife of dragging her children into political disputes and […]