PDP South-South Zonal Scribe moves against Wike’s ally, rejects Saturday ZEC meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP South-South Zonal Secretary, Chief Felix Omemu has distanced himself from the PDP South-South Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 15th in Benin, Edo State. Omemu’s action is believed to be a calculated action against the
Renowned Cleric, Mensah, Urges Africans to Pray for Progress, Not Destruction
A renowned Ghanaian Cleric, Dr. Otabil Mensah, the founder of and General Overseer, International Central Gospel Church, Accra, has criticised Nigerians and Africans at large that pray mostly against fellow humans, saying true wisdom does not destroy but build. Dr. Mensah, while speaking
Ogale Community Protests Shell’s Oil Spill Amid UK Court Battle for Environmental Justice
Ogale, Dozens of residents from the indigenous Ogale Community in Rivers State, including youths, women, and chiefs, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, barricading a Shell manifold where a recent oil spill overflowed from a containment pit. Clad in black attire, protesters held
Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Speaks Out From Kuje Prison: “Why Tinubu’s Govt Is Targeting Me” Amid N90m Fraud Allegations
ABUJA, Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has expressed gratitude to those who have shown support and concern amidst his current challenges. Yusuf, who was remanded in prison custody over alleged N90 million fraud, disclosed
Police Clarifies Allegations of 3,907 Missing Arms
ABUJA, The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has addressed recent reports alleging the disappearance of 3,907 arms, labeling the claims as “misleading and inaccurate.” In a press release issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer,Thursday, the Force expressed “surprise and deep concerns”
Nigeria to Mitigate Impact of US Health Policy Shifts, Says Minister Pate
The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammadu Ali Pate, has expressed the assurance that Nigeria will overcome US President Donald Trump’s new sweeping health policy changes stopping funding of health care interventions in developing countries. Prof Pate stated this in
Gov Diri 5yrs Anniversary: Bayelsa Commences with Medical Outreach in Ikarama
The Governor Douye Diri-led Administration in Bayelsa State has begun its 5th-anniversary celebrations with a medical outreach initiative at the Ikarama Cottage Hospital in Okordia Clan, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The Prosperity Government’s initiative underscores its commitment to building a resilient healthcare system
NDDC Board: Kinsmen Appeal for Samuel Ogbuku to Complete His Tenure Amidst Calls for Removal
Following reports of a rift and alleged plots in some quarters to remove the current Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, purportedly influenced by Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, his kinsmen have appealed for
5yrs Anniversary: Gov Otu Lauds Gov Diri For Not Abandoning Projects Initiated By Predecessor
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has commissioned Road 24 in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as part of the celebrations marking Governor Douye Diri’s five years in office. While the commissioning, Governor Otu, who is also the Vice Chairman
NDDC Denies Rift Between Boss and FCT Minister, Dismisses Tenure Rumors
PORT HARCOURT, The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has refuted recent online reports alleging a conflict between its Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a press statement released on February 10, 2025,
