The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the 1.2-kilometre Kaa-Ataba Bridge linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during an inspection of the project by members of the Commission’s Governing Board, led by the Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie. The team included the Executive Director of Projects, Dr Victor Antai; the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde and other Directors of the…
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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday commissioned Phase II of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun assured residents that the last phase of the road would be completed to fully connect the corridor to Ayetoro, thereby improving transportation and economic activities in the area. The Governor also directed the Ministry of Housing to immediately inspect the Youth Development Centre in the local government area and commence work to renovate and upgrade the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as an enduring study in leadership, public service, and national responsibility for younger generations as he celebrates his 89th birthday. Governor Abiodun made the remark during the 89th birthday lecture in honour of the elder statesman, themed “The Global Africa Enlightenment: From Chains to Renaissance,” held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on Thursday in Abeokuta. According to the Governor, national development depends on strong institutions and leaders who are willing to think beyond immediate interests. He noted that the theme of the lecture reflects Africa’s historical…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has issued a Prohibition Notice and ordered the immediate closure of African Refractory and Allied Products Company (ARAP) over alleged hazardous working conditions and regulatory breaches. The directive, announced on Thursday, 5 March ,2026, followed a recent inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour and Employment at the company’s facility located at Km 46, Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway, Ogijo, Ogun State. The order was issued by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, after a series of reports indicated that workers at the plant were exposed…
By Wale Joseph CMCM Football Club continued their impressive run of form with a convincing 3–0 victory over Sportellectual FC in a friendly match played at the Isheri Mini Stadium, Berger. The team produced another confident and disciplined performance, showing improved cohesion and control as they dominated proceedings from start to finish. Ridwan Munir opened the scoring for CMCM FC with a well-taken strike to set the tone for the encounter. John Usman later doubled the advantage with a composed finish, while Mohammed Abubakar sealed the victory with the third goal, completing a commanding outing for the side. In goal,…
President Bola Tinubu announced, today, Thursday, 5 March, 2026, the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The announcement was made at the meeting in his office attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi; the Chief Operating Officer, Guido Brusco; the Head of Sub-Saharan Region, Mario Bello; the Managing Director of Nigerian Agip Exploration, Fabrizio Bolondi; and the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Arowolo-Verheijen. The agreement brought to a close the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, paving the…
In a sweeping show of reform across Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Federal Government has promoted more than 70,000 paramilitary officers within three years and launched a technology-driven Integrated Operating Centre to track immigration violators in real time. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the twin developments in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 Sectoral Performance Retreat for agencies under the Ministry of Interior. The retreat, held at the Nigeria Army Conference Centre, was themed “Accountable Leadership, Measurable Impacts: Reviewing Results, Renewing Commitments.” Tunji-Ojo described the mass promotion exercise as unprecedented, saying it reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s…
Nigeria will require an estimated $23 billion to bridge electricity gaps in underserved and unserved communities nationwide, a revelation that underscores both the scale of the country’s energy deficit and the urgency of accelerating its clean energy transition. The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed the figure in Abuja during the switch-on ceremony of Phase 1 of the Greening of the UN House solar project — an event that doubled as a demonstration of how renewable energy could power Nigeria’s march toward universal access. Aliyu said a comprehensive nationwide mapping exercise by the agency…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed that its substantive drug trafficking case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, remains firmly on track, clarifying that recent court proceedings discharging him on a separate matter do not affect the ongoing trial. The agency said the core drug case is scheduled to continue before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 16 March, 2026. NDLEA’s clarification follows the decision of Justice James Omotosho, who discharged Kyari in a 23-count charge relating to alleged money laundering and non-declaration of assets. The anti-narcotics agency stressed that…
Nigeria’s battle against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) must move beyond routine vaccination campaigns to embrace deeper research, free nationwide screening and aggressive grassroots engagement if the country is to defeat cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases, medical experts declared on Wednesday in Abuja. The call came during activities marking the 2026 International Human Papillomavirus Awareness Day, a global initiative championed by the International Papillomavirus Society to spotlight the dangers of HPV and promote prevention strategies. Speaking at the event, Professor Imran Oludare Morhason-Bello of the University College Hospital Ibadan and the University of Ibadan warned that limiting HPV conversations to cervical…