The re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic turning point for Nigeria — not just in terms of oil production, but more broadly, this milestone reflects the spirit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which commits to building a stronger country, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring that community development is at the heart of national progress. Speaking during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, President Tinubu acknowledged that the Ogoni people have endured long years of pain, and that this re-entry reflects the government’s recognition of their sacrifices. “We are…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
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Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, former Lagos State Governorship candidate and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, on the occasion of his coronation and official presentation of the Staff of Office as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, today, Friday, 26 September, 2025. Dr. Adediran described Oba Rashidi Ladoja as an epitome of servant leadership and sacrificial service evidenced by his history of service as a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Governor of Oyo state. “Kabiyesi, your enthronement is a celebration of history, heritage, and continuity…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Chief Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, will serve as one of the panelists at the upcoming GOCOP 2025 Conference. The conference theme is “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.” A press statement by GOCOP publicity secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, disclosed that the panel discussion will feature esteemed panelists, including Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar, Baze University, Abuja; Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, 2025 Director, Institute of Continuing Education (UNILAG). The conference, he said, will take place on October 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel,…
A game for children and young people to learn, engage, and apply peace-building tools such as dialogue, mediation, tolerance, and inclusion has commenced. The game, Peace Creatives Competition Nigeria 2025 commenced in Abuja on Thursday as part of activities to mark the International Day of Peace and was a collaboration of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Idimuwem Peace and Governance Initiative (IPGI). The competition themed “Unity and Prosperity in Diversity.” was organized in Abuja in collaboration with Gender Mobile, NGYouthSDGs, BUPRI, Youth Alive Foundation, and Girls Get Equal. Convener of the competition, Uduak-Abasi Akpabio, said the…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has commended the nation’s position delivered by the Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), describing it as both “forward-looking and deeply rooted in Africa’s realities.” The Minister said the address struck the right balance between national priorities and regional obligations, while positioning Nigeria as a strong advocate for fairness, reform, and inclusivity on the global stage. “The statement was inspiring, but also sobering—it reminded the world that Africa, and particularly West Africa, is not just a recipient of global decisions but…
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dr. Binta Bello has called on individuals claiming parentage of eight children recently rescued from a cartel of human traffickers in Asaba, Delta State capital to present themselves for investigation rather than resorting to social media campaigns and misinformation. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, 26 September, 2025, Bello who addressed the growing controversy surrounding a June 2025 operation conducted in Asaba, Delta State, where NAPTIP operatives rescued eight children allegedly trafficked from the northern part of the country, said: “This briefing is…
The fight against trafficking in drug in the country has received a major boost as Germany has donated a newly built canine facility to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking on the donation, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) said that the donation of the newly built facility to NDLEA by the German government will boost ongoing efforts against the menace of illicit drugs in Nigeria. Marwa, said on Friday at the inauguration of the new modern canine complex built and donated to NDLEA by the German…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said as part of the ongoing efforts of the current administration at combating insecurity in the country, President Bola Tinubu ensured that agelong career stagnation of officers in the nation’s paramilitary services was stopped. Speaking at the decoration of newly appointed Deputy Comptroller/Controller/Commandant General of the four Paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Federal Fire Service (FFS), the minister said the decorated officers were direct beneficiaries of the reforms put in place to prioritise merit,…
The Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for its significant strides in delivering basic infrastructure across the Niger Delta region. The Minister, who spoke during a stakeholders’ engagement forum on Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, in Port Harcourt, for proposed road projects in Rivers State, lauded the NDDC’s commitment to sustainable development and its efforts towards addressing the long-standing infrastructural gaps in Niger Delta communities. The forum, held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Rivers State Ministry of Environment, focused on three critical projects: The construction of a…