Stakeholders have called on the media to play a central role in promoting the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno’s administration in Akwa Ibom State. Delivering a keynote address at the event, Dr Emmanuel Abraham said the media should help translate government policies into practical benefits for citizens. He described the media as a key…
Mr Oyedeji Olufemi has raised concern over the growing number of street-connected children in Nigeria, describing it as a major social and humanitarian challenge. He said many of these children are forced to survive on the streets, where they are exposed to violence, exploitation and other dangers without parental care or protection. According to him,…
The Oyo State Police Command has said the suspect arrested over the alleged killing of six-year-old Mutiyatu Sunday has been taken to a medical facility for treatment after sustaining injuries from mob action. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further discreet investigation and prosecution….
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reducing sugar imports by strengthening local production under the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan. John Enoh commended stakeholders for their roles in implementing the plan, stressing that collaboration remained key to achieving national targets. He described the infrastructure and investments at the Dangote Sugar facility in Numan as…
The Nigerian Army says its ongoing nationwide operations have significantly disrupted criminal activities, dismantled hideouts and recovered stolen items across several states. In Adamawa State, troops of the 232 Battalion raided criminal hideouts, arresting 20 suspects and recovering mobile phones and cash, while also rescuing kidnapped victims and retrieving stolen property. Operations in the North-West…
The re-election drive for President Bola Tinubu gained momentum in Ondo State with the inauguration of the Bunmi Tunji-Ojo (BTO) Campaign Group. Speaking at the event, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged members to work diligently at the grassroots to secure a landslide victory for the President in 2027. He further advised the group to identify and reconcile…
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft, leading to the arrest of 26 crew members linked to illegal activities in the Niger Delta. Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo said the operation was carried out with support from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff. He added…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded stronger revenue and remittance figures in February, driven by recent policy reforms aimed at enhancing transparency in the oil and gas sector. The company reported statutory remittances of N1.804 trillion, a sharp increase from N726 billion recorded in January. It attributed the improved performance to reforms…
Stakeholders in the insurance industry have described the NIN linkage directive as a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening system security. Mr Segun Bankole, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, said the company had begun sensitising customers through direct messaging. He noted that many policyholders had…
The Armed Forces have reassured Nigerians of continued unity and professionalism following a clash between Nigerian Navy personnel and soldiers in Bayelsa. According to Commander Rasheed Iginla, the incident does not reflect the long-standing cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. “It is important to emphasise that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain…
