The Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Delta State, and indigene of Afor in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chika Ossai, has charged the people of the local government, particularly Afor clan to be steadfast in promoting, preserving and protecting…
Fishermen, operating on the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean near Bayelsa, have reported an oil leakage from the Funiwa oilfield operated by Chevron Nigeria (CNL). Some fishermen from Koluama in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa raised the alarm…
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, has advocated for the inclusion of compulsory community service in secondary and tertiary education curricula in the country, to encourage a culture of volunteerism. Agba, who stated this…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday distributed relief materials to support persons affected by flood last year in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The materials, which include food and non-food items, were presented by NEMA Head…
By Deborah Christopher The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq launched the Federal Government Special Cash Grant for Rural Women, handed N20,000 cash to Fulani women in Hutawa near Birnin Kebbi. Nigerian Newsdirect…
The Police Command in Ekiti State, on Sunday evening, confirmed the release of a popular businessman and leading petroleum dealer, at Alhaji Sulaiman Akinbami, who was kidnapped eight days ago in Ado-Ekiti. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP…
From Basssey Williams, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has lauded departed soldiers for their selfless services to the nation. Speaking during the wreath-laying ceremonies as part of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Peace Park…
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Sunday appointed Mr Adeniyi Familoni, a Lawyer and current Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs, as Judge of the High court of Ekiti State. The appointment followed the recommendation of the National Judicial Council,…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has commended personnel attached to Police Mobile Force – 9 Squadron, Kano, for repelling attack on their convoy by bandits in Kaduna State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba,…
Mr Funsho Adebiyi , Nigeria’s Coordinating Director, Highway Construction and Rehabilitation has said that the Lagos-badan Expressway will be completed and totally opened to traffic in December. Adebiyi, who spoke against the backdrop of an inspection tour of the ongoing…
