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Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori and Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, in Government House, Asaba, Delta State. By Jerome-Mario Utomi Development is most impactful when institutions work together with a shared vision. Across the Niger…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Effiong Bob, has defended his decision to petition the police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by lawyer Ewa Okpo, insisting that he merely exercised his constitutional right to seek legal redress rather than resort to personal confrontation.…

Michael Olumide National Vice Chairman (South East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has expressed confidence that the far-reaching impact of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) introduced by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will significantly influence the political choices of many Nigerian youths ahead…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Ilese Development Council (IDC) has intensified efforts to promote civic responsibility and strengthen grassroots democracy with the organisation of a Voters’ Education Summit aimed at encouraging greater political participation among residents of Ilese and neighbouring communities. The summit, held on Saturday, was themed “Register Today: Decide Tomorrow…

Michael Olumide A Research Professor, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the country’s challenges are increasingly being driven by the internationalisation of terrorism and armed conflicts across the Sahel region. According to the international relations expert,…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Aare Tunji Alapini, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police in Nigeria, arguing that the reform offers a practical opportunity to strengthen security, revive community policing and improve intelligence gathering at the grassroots. Alapini made the call…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has praised the remarkable development recorded by Benue State over the past five decades, describing the state as a critical pillar in Nigeria’s nation-building efforts. Gowon made the remarks while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the Benue @…

Michael Olumide General Executive Director, Centre for Responsive Governance, Ayodeji Ologun, has cautioned the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, against calling for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that while every Nigerian has the constitutional right to criticise the government, no individual should…

Michael Olumide Controversy surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken another dramatic turn, with the Awujale Afobaje Council strongly rejecting claims by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, that he is the chairman of the kingmakers’ council, insisting that the traditional succession process remains suspended…

Michael Olumide A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has renewed his call for the establishment of state police, insisting that the system remains one of the most effective solutions to Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Ejiofor made the remarks on Monday during an exclusive interview…