A call has gone to Ogoni youths to ensure that the Ogoni stories are told and heard in the right way. The call was made on Thursday, 21 August, 2025, to 100 Ogoni youths trained by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Creative Arts at the Theatre Arts Department, University of Port Harcourt by the Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey at the close of training. He urged the beneficiaries of the training to use the skills acquired to ensure that the Ogoni stories are told and heard in the right way. The trainees who had completed a four months…
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The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has charged 22 newly promoted ACGs of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to reawaken consciousness and justify their promotion by ensuring sustained diligence, patriotism, fairness and integrity in the discharge of their responsibility. Speaking on behalf of the Minister, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional and Immigration Services Board (CDFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jubril (Rtd), charged the senior management officers on the need to project exemplary lives worthy of emulation noting that: “Promotion is a call to responsibility that comes with higher tasks and accountability is required”. ”As I…
Stakeholders from civil society, research institutions, and international organisations have expressed deep concern over the growing incursion of multinational industrial farming corporations into Nigeria’s meat production sector, warning of grave consequences for food sovereignty, public health, and the environment. The concerns were raised during a media workshop organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in Abuja on Thursday, 21 August, 2025, where participants examined the implications of industrial-scale animal agriculture on local communities and Nigeria’s food system. Speaking at the workshop, the Director of Programmes at HOMEF, Joyce Okeogene Brown highlighted that multinational corporations such as JBS are…
Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the potential of sports business in Lagos development and growth, reports thegazellenews.com Speaking at a ceremony to receive the team of the National Basketball Association Africa, an affiliate of America’s National Basketball Association (NBA), the Governor stressed that Lagos has all it takes to unlock significant returns for investors in the sports business on the continent. “Our great state, filled with talents and creative minds in different sports, is without doubt a fitting arena for investors in the sports business. In addition, we have tested hands in sports administration, the right policies and…
Barely two days after another public execution of a convicted murderer, Iran on Thursday, 21 August, 2025 announced that a man convicted of murder was also publicly hanged at the scene of his alleged crime. Most executions in Iran are carried out inside prisons. Public executions are generally reserved for offences that caused particular outrage. Provincial judiciary chief Heidar Asiabi told the judiciary’s Mizan Online news website that the ‘latest hanging was carried out at dawn in the city of Kordkuy “at the scene of the crime and in public”. The condemned man had been convicted of killing “a couple…
A suspected kidnapper, identified as Khadijah from Ile Lase, Oke-Apomu area of Ilorin, was apprehended this morning, Thursday, 21 August, 2025, at about 10:25 a.m. According to eyewitnesses reported to Kwara Ezhigi, Khadijah was accosted by residents who suspected her involvement in a kidnap-related activity. In the process, she was reportedly found with four ATM cards in her possession. Her mobile phone was also damaged by angry youths during the confrontation. The situation drew a large crowd in the community, as tension rose while residents demanded explanations regarding her activities. Security operatives were later alerted to restore calm and take…
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of the notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The agency rescued 29 victims, most of foreign nationals of some West African Countries, during the raid. The Press Officer of NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye in a statement on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, said the operation was carried out at a popular apartment located in the hidden part of Gwagwalada, the suburb of Abuja, following an intelligence report by one of the Foreign Embassies in Abuja. He noted that…
By Ayo Baje Quote: “Amotekun Corp’s lofty journey has been one of remarkable achievements and unwavering resilience. Our brave men and women have scaled the most daunting challenges, confronting terrorists, bandits and kidnappers with unwavering courage.” -Gov. Lucky Aiyetadiwa ( Speaking on the efforts of Amotekun Security in the state ) Going by the dictates of Section 14 Sub-section (2)(b) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) the primary purpose of government is to guarantee the protection of the citizens and their property from harn in addition to providing for their welfare, to enhance their…
All roads led to Orile Agege on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, as sons and daughters of the community came from all walks of life to celebrate the annual Olarokun Day in grand style. It was a day of pump and ceremony as the Olarokun Day was usually set aside to celebrate one of the foremost families in Orile Agege, and saw all the family branch members come together to celebrate the bond of love that unites them. It was a moment of pride for the Opeifa family of the Ilediju branch of the Olarokun family. It stood shoulder to shoulder…
Team Nigeria has won the second edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Region 2 Senior Athletics Championships which ended at the University of Ghana Sports Complex, Accra on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025. Nigeria topped the medal table with 15 gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze bringing the team’s total medal haul to 25. Most of Team Nigeria’s medals were mined in the sprint, quarter miles and a few from throws and jumps. This year’s outing for Team Nigeria is better than last year’s result of 13 gold 4 silver and a bronze medal. The athletes from the ‘Land…