UNIPORT confers professorship to NESREA DG, Innocent Barikor
The University of Port Harcourt has promoted the Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Innocent Barikor, to the rank of Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion was among 45 others approved by the university. Vice-Chancellor Onwunari Georgewill announced on Wednesday that the promotions were ratified during […]
NYSC, a Tool for Unity and Youth Empowerment – Gowon
Former Head of State and founder of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), General Yakubu Gowon, has praised the scheme’s managers for maintaining its founding vision over the past 50 years. During a visit by the newly appointed NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at his Asokoro residence, Gowon acknowledged the initial resistance to […]
Funding Cuts Threaten Child Survival Progress – UN Warns
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday fell to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths slightly declined to 1.9 million, according to new reports by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. Despite these gains, the reports warn that progress is under threat as major donors cut funding for child health initiatives. […]
Rivers State Head of Civil Service Resigns, New SSG Appointed
The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position. His resignation, confirmed in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, was made public on Tuesday morning. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), expressed appreciation for Nwaeke’s contributions during his brief tenure and […]
Senate Set to Approve Tax Reform Bills Today
The Senate is expected to pass the tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly today (Tuesday). Two senators, speaking anonymously, confirmed the development, stating that the process was delayed due to the Rivers State emergency issue but is now set for approval. The bills—Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue […]
I am not linked to any militant group – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has firmly denied any association with militant groups following the circulation of videos of explosions at oil and gas facilities in the state. The governor’s office has condemned these malicious social media posts, which attempt to link him and his supporters Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to peace and […]
House of Reps Approves Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, endorsing the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State Assembly. The approval came through a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Lawmakers debated the […]
Atiku, El-Rufai, Fayemi Form Coalition Against Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and several All Progressives Congress (APC) members have launched a coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. At an ongoing press conference in Abuja, key opposition figures, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi (represented by Yunusa Tanko), former Secretary to the Government of the […]
NJC Denies Reports of Nnamdi Kanu’s Release and Repatriation
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed reports claiming that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been released and repatriated to Kenya. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, NJC Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, described the report as “false and a figment of the writer’s imagination.” The […]
Nigeria Ranks 105th in Global Happiness Report
Nigeria has been ranked 105th out of 147 countries in the latest Global Happiness Report and 10th among African nations. The report, released Thursday by the Global Happiness Council, assesses happiness levels based on individuals’ life evaluations. Finland retained its position as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, while the United States […]
