Author: Isa Isawade
Acquisition of OML 11: I will protect my people – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has assured the Ejamah Community and other host communities of Oil Mining Lease (OML)…
N100bn yearly constituency projects yet to make impact: ICPC boss
It was to a bewildered audience that Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission…
Nasarawa govt partners cooperatives to train youths in Agriculture
The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS) says plans were being concluded to partner with the Nasarawa State Government…
Court quashes criminal charge against Lafarge
A French appeal court has dropped the charge of complicity in crimes against humanity against Lafarge, the country’s largest cement…
Police shut down pirated movies website
Thai authorities on Thursday announced arrest of the administrator of a website that streamed 3,000 pirated movies online and earned…
Elephant kills tourist
An Australian tourist has been killed by an elephant in Namibia, according to the country’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism…
Zungeru Dam: Host communities protest bad roads
Host communities of the Zungeru Hydro dam in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger on Thursday blocked the Zungeru-Tegina-Kontagora highway…
How we plan to grow Rivers’ economy – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has revealed the vision of his government to grow the state's economy through continuous…
Family of kidnapped policeman receives call from abductors
A month after abduction, Rachael, wife of Sergeant Gift Ojimini, who is one the two Policemen abducted with their boat…
Why FG should probe states, local councils in Nigeria – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) in a release by its Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran, and signed…
Lagos wins NTA science and arts competition
Lagos State Students emerged winners at the 2019 Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) National Children’s Arts, Science and Technology Expo clinching…
Sexual harassment bill scales second reading
The sexual harassment bill with title "A Bill for an Act to Prevent, Prohibit and Redress Sexual Harassment of Students…
NDDC: ‘Opposition against Nunieh irresponsible’ – Senator Abe
As the battle for the soul of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) rages Senator Magnus Abe, the immediate past Senator…
Imo oil pipeline fire caused by vandals – NPDC boss
The Managing Director of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Mr. Mansur Sambo, has blamed the Oct. 11 fire incident that…
Why Kano needs Road Safety Advisory Council – FRSC boss
Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has called on the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi…
How consumption of livestock affects global warming
A University Don, Prof. Anthony Okonkwo, has called for the cutting down on the consumption of livestock products to mitigate…
Police arrest 42 suspects over rape, kidnapping
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday said it arrested 42 suspects over rape, kidnapping and…
Gov Wike’s message to Buhari
"Honourable Minister, when you go back, inform Mr President that the people of Rivers State are not happy with the…
Nov 16 Bayelsa poll: INEC assessing implementation stages
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it had decided to access the implementation stages of the Nov.…
Passengers stranded as pirates attack community in Rivers
Passengers and Seafarers traveling to Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State are now stranded following the…
2019 AFRIMA: Pearl Thusi, Kadi to host award ceremony
The International Committee of AFRIMA has announced the Main Awards Ceremony of the 6th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will…
SING advocates peaceful election in Bayelsa
SING Nigeria, a pro-democracy team advocating good governance and promotion of democratic tenets in the Niger Delta, has urged all…
Igbinedion University honours Elegushi, others
As part of its 17th Convocation ceremony, Nigeria’s premier private university, the Igbinedion University, Benin City, Edo State will confer…
Wike releases funds, sets date for unity road completion
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the State Government will complete and deliver the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Unity Road…
Sports unifying Nigerians during tough times – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, has described sports as a potential unifying factor in Nigeria, especially…
Apprehend Kumbul’s killers, Gov Ortom urges police
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has charged security agencies in the state to fish out killers of Mr Patrick Kumbul,…
Let there be peace, Gov Wike urges Rivers people
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Rivers people to promote peaceful co-existence as they need each other…
I will protect Abuja women against abuse – FCT minister
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has vowed to protect the rights and dignity of…
VIOs to adopt e-enforcement to improve safety on roads
The National Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) in a Communique signed at the end of their four-day conference in Lagos have…
Jigawa LG commences vaccination of children against polio
The Gumel Local Government Council in Jigawa State on Sunday said it had commenced vaccination of 43,380 children for the…