More Women In Politics Will Address Cultural Stigmatisation Says, Okuoimose
….Rates Tinubu’s Administration High In Gender Equation Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An advocate of women in politics, Dr. Mary Okuoimose, has said the inclusion of more women in the Nigerian politics, would address the issue of cultural stigmatisation which has been a major setback while rating the country among the comity of nations. She said with […]
Man O War Tackles Cultism, Drug Abuse With Essay Competition In Edo
…..As NDLEA, Edo Govt Pledge Support Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In its determination to join the fight against drug abuse and cultism in the state, the Man O’ War Nigeria, Edo State command, has tackled its threat through essay competition. The essay competition with the theme: Amplifying voices against drug abuse and cultism” witnessed prizes being […]
Edo Unity League Commends FG, Edo Govt on MOWAA, Says It Enhance Nation’s Tourism Sector
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League has lauded the government of Edo State, the federal government and the entire facilitators of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), Benin City, for the monumental edifice, saying it would enhance the nation’s tourism sector. The board also said the […]
NSCDC Commandant Calls for Stronger Insurance Coverage for Officers
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has called for stronger and more effective insurance protection for security personnel, saying officers face daily risks in the line of duty. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation workshop on insurance held at the NSCDC headquarters in […]
Delta Lawmakers Push for Fairer Rent System Amid Economic Hardship
Landlords in Delta State may soon face restrictions on how much they can raise rents, as a new bill seeking to regulate rental practices advances in the State House of Assembly. The proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, passed its second reading on Friday. The legislation aims to promote […]
Reps Investigate $20bn Shortfall In Decommissioning Funds
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the $20 billion shortfall in oil firms’ Decommissioning and Abandonment (D&A) funds owing to alleged non-compliance with the extant laws. The House also resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate D&A compliance in the petroleum industry in line with the Petroleum Industry […]
Fubara To Contractor: Deliver In 30 Days Or Face Action
RIVERS, PORT HARCOURT – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has criticized the contractor handling the 6.5km Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road project in Rivers State, citing poor performance despite full government funding. Fubara made the remarks during an inspection of the site, which includes a 200-metre bridge, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. “The contractor has […]
Second Chance: Nelfund Reopens Student Loan Portal For 2024/2025 Academic Year
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting NIGERIA, ABUJA – In order to give students who have applied for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a second chance to benefit, it has announced the reopening of the student loan portal for interested students to apply for tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year alongside the optional monthly stipend to […]
Fubara Commends Tinubu On Posthumous Pardon, National Honours For Ogoni 13, Says Action Will Foster Peace
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for bestowing posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4 saying that action would foster peace in the community. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while reacting […]
Fubara Commends Tinubu On Posthumous Pardon, National Honours For Ogoni 13, Says Action Will Foster Peace
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for bestowing posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4 saying that action would foster peace in the community. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while reacting […]