The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, has doubled down on its criticism of the ₦100 billion stadium project under construction by the All Progressive Congress (APC)- led government at Igbogene, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The publicity secretary of the party, Hon Ikaebimo Mark, in a statement reacting to the name-calling by the leadership of…
The Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), Akwa Ibom State Branch, has commended the Akwa Ibom State Government for forwarding an Executive Bill on Geographical Information to the State House of Assembly. The newly elected Chairman of APPSN in the state, Surv. Abraham Beelor, gave the commendation while speaking with journalists shortly after…
The Lifegate Prostate Care Foundation (LPCF) has pledged to reduce the burden of prostate disease in Nigeria through sustained awareness campaigns, early detection, advocacy, and improved access to quality healthcare for men. Speaking at the inauguration of the foundation in Uyo, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, High Chief Richard Okozi, said the organisation…
In a few hours from now, precisely on July 2, we shall, hopefully, roll out the red carpet fittingly accompanied by a consort of musical instruments. Why you may ask? Of course, to celebrate a great daughter of Ijaw nation, a scio of the Ndiomu dynasty. Her father, Major General Charles Bebeye Ndiomu, you would…
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Kingsley Kuku, has hailed the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, for resolving the leadership crisis in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and ensuring a peaceful election transition. Kuku, a one-time IYC spokesman, said in a press release that the recent…
The National Executive Council (NEC) and the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the Global Services Limited (GGSL) for strategic protection of critical oil and gas assets, effective host community engagement, employment opportunities, Corporate Social Responsibility programmes….
The General Overseer of Everlasting Christ Gospel Mission International, His Grace, Most Rev. Sir Friday Ibanga, KSMT, PJHR, has raised concern over the growing menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, alleging that about 14.3 million Nigerian youths are addicted to drugs. He said despite sustained efforts by government agencies and non-governmental organisations to educate young…
The National President of the Coastland Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies of Nigeria (CIESN), Hon. (Elder) Fred M. Obot, has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the institute’s entrepreneurship programmes, describing them as a pathway to self-reliance, innovation and sustainable economic growth. Obot made the call while speaking with journalists during the inauguration of the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, bail in the sum of N20 million after he pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The anti-graft agency…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) following widespread public concern over the planned review. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the suspension on Monday, saying it had withdrawn its…
