The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has described the Arts and Culture Day organised by the Commission as a demonstration of the fact that the Niger Delta region is peaceful. Ogbuku, who stated this during the Arts and Culture Day organised as part of activities marking the Commission’s 25th anniversary in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, described the moment as an indication of peace in the region. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer explained that the day was set aside to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the oil-rich region, in keeping with the anniversary…
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The United States Mission has explained that recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerian nonimmigrant travellers is not tied to Nigeria’s position on BRICS nor the Venezuelan deportees. US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on “Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS” Trump made the statement few days ago while BRICS leaders and associates met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2025 summit. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar had on Thursday on one of the National Televisions during his reaction to recent stringent visa regime to Nigerian travellers by the American…
In a landmark collaboration to advance Nigeria’s creative economy, Woodhall Finance House, in partnership with the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade, Polaris Bank, and the Lagos State Government have launched The Creative Currency Podcast, an initiative designed to serve as both a media platform and an economic catalyst for Nigeria’s creative economy. Hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, at his Lagos residence, the launch brought together senior policymakers, investors, development finance institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and leading creatives from across Africa. By weaving together capital flows, policy frameworks, and compelling narratives, the initiative seeks to…
The Office of the Vice President has noted with stern concern the gross misrepresentation of the remarks made by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during the public presentation of the book, “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block,” by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Some news outlets have irresponsibly twisted the Vice President’s account of how the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan floated the idea of removing him from office, then as governor of Borno State, in the most…
By Emmanuel Oladesu Deputy Editor , The Nation Newspapers It was the turn of Boss Mustapha, lawyer, politician and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to lend his voice to the distortion of contemporary history on Wednesday. Although he has never been known to be a controversial figure, the politician from Adamawa State momentarily indulged in curious revisionism by attempting to de-emphasise the contribution of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the victory of the mega party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), during the 2015 presidential election. As if he was addressing a country enveloped in amnesia, Mustapha, in fact,…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Member representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Hon Mansur Manu Soro has sponsored 10 out of the 87 prioritized constitutional bills for public hearing organized by the House. The Federal Lawmaker made the declaration while interacting with a group of journalists in Bauchi on Thursday, 10 July, 2025. He explained that the bills are aimed at ensuring good governance and people-oriented democracy that will have focus on the wellbeing and welfare of Nigerians at all levels. The Federal Lawmaker assured his supporters and the entire constituents of the Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency that as long…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed, has warned government officials against undertaking unnecessary travels to Abuja or outside the country, citing paucity of funds and the high cost of governance. The Governor, who gave the warning during the opening session of the state executive council meeting at the council chamber of the Government House in Bauchi on Thursday, 10 July, 2025 emphasized the need for prudent management of resources, given the state’s current financial challenges. Bala Mohammed expressed frustration over the state’s inability to secure financial interventions and grants from the federal government. He accused…
The Lead Director, ‘Speak Out Africa Initiative’ (SOAI), Engr. Kenneth Eze has made four demands that will allow local governments work effectively in Nigeria, most especial complete Financial Autonomy through the expansion of the Federal Account Allocation Committee meetings to include LGA officials. Eze also asked for political autonomy by calling the on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct all local government elections to guarantee fairness. Other demands by the organisation include: asking the Central Bank of Nigeria to make it mandatory for LGAs to have account with the Bank and asking development partners to support the Open…
Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources have arrested a man for publicly defecating on a bridge in Lagos, reports thegazellenews.com. Eighteen years old Ope Adeniran was arrested on the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, while publicly defecating on Oba Akran bridge in Ikeja. Thegazellenews.com reports further that Adeniran was arrested and caught in the act by operative of the state Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) while on one of their motorised patrols. He has been handed over to the appropriate agency for prosecution for flouting the state Environmental Sanitation laws. Top NNPP Grassroots Mobiliser…
The operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a 47-year-old suspect, Taiwo Hassan, in connection with stealing goods from trucks transiting out of Apapa and Lagos. Hassan was apprehended around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, 6 July, 2025, while loading stolen goods from a loaded truck in Costain. The suspect’s arrest followed sustained efforts to bust the activities of the gang stealing goods from loaded trucks transiting out of Apapa and Lagos. Preliminary investigations revealed that Hassan and his gang specialize in stealing goods from trucks transporting consignments out of Lagos while on transit at night. They would…