The All Progressives Congress has explained why the newly-defected Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not yet been officially welcomed into the party. Speaking on TVC on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said the delay is part of a strategic plan to manage regional sensitivities, particularly in northern states. Explaining the party’s schedule of…
By Michael Adeyemo The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Dr Femi Adesina, has called on media practitioners to uphold professionalism and responsibility in their reportage. Dr Adesina who is the guest speaker, made the call at the maiden anniversary of Melody 100.7 FM held in…
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe, have destroyed no fewer than 53 illegal refining sites and arrested 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminals in sustained operations across Niger Delta region in January. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, made this known on Friday in Abuja while briefing newsmen…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a boat hijacking incident along the Nigeria–Cameroon waterways. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, when suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat operating along the Kombo Fishing Port axis within Cameroonian waters. The attackers, reportedly operating two speedboats and…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian pharmacists trained abroad to resist offers to practice overseas and instead deploy their skills to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The call was made today in Abuja by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, represented by the Director of Food and Drug Services at…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board has conferred meritorious and posthumous awards to some outstanding retired members of the board for their recognitions to the development of the board. This was part of activities of the Board’s End of the Year Thanksgiving and Award ceremony held at Oyo state secretariat, Ibadan….
By Adebayo Yusuf The Baale of Onireke, Abdulfatai Aare-Latosa has been conferred a honourary award by the Nigeria Red Cross Society, NRC Ibadan Northwest Division for his contribution to humanity. The conferment took place at NRC installation of Vice Patrons and Associate Members of the society, held at Ibadan Northwest local government secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo…
Zonal Director of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, IbadanZonal Office, Mr. Jude Ajayi, has appealed to media organisations tocontinue to uphold professionalism in their broadcast operations. Mr. Ajayi made the appeal while paying a courtesy visit on GeneralManager of Pensioners FM, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu. According to the NBC Zonal Director, professionalism remained thebackbone of credible…
By Adebayo Yusuf A former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Professor Omotoye Olorode, has called on federal government to review the Minimum Wage Act (Amendment) 2024 to accommodate the welfare of all Nigerian workers. Professor Olorode made the call as the Guest Lecturer at the 1st quadrennial delegates conference of Trade Union…
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that the state is ready to partner with investors globally to drive business development. Aiyedatiwa said his administration’s deliberate policies are aimed at positioning Ondo as a competitive hub for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, and energy. The governor made the remarks in his keynote address at an…