A renowned human right activist and foreign-trained lawyer, Mr. Manfred Ekpe, has asked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Eno, to come clean on the Presidential Election Tribunal judgement delivered on September 6, 2023. This is just as he challenged the governor to openly congratulate President Bola Tinubu if he wants to redeem himself from the accusation. But, in …

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has lauded the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for putting their lives, welfare, and livelihood at stake to protect the citizens, stating that members of the Force deserved the best applause in the country. The ministry’s Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji O. Kazeem, who made this known in a press statement, on …

Just recently the delegates at the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), in Bonn, Germany, adopted a global framework for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste. HELEN OJI reports. The framework is based around 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. Governments have committed to create the regulatory environment to reduce chemical …

A combined photo of former Cross River governor, Donald Duke and Senator Florence Ita-Giwa Read statement issued by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke on some allegations made against him by society lady, Florence Ita Giwa. It is published hereunder in extenso: Why I never respond to the aspersions of Madam Florence Ita Giwa, on my person, By Donald …

Some Nigerians expressed reservation at the position of TUC on recent warming strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). MOSES JOHN  writes on views expressed by some stakeholders.  The essence of trade unions’ activities is for the welfare as well as  defense of her members against policies of government considered inimical to the survival of the members. The recent removal …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has simultaneously decimated several criminal elements in the last few days through airstrikes in various theatres of operation. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja. In the Niger Delta Region, Gabkwet said that airstrikes were targeted at …

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he stopped over after attending the G20 summit in New Delhi, India. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday night. He was received by a high-level delegation of government officials, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Other top …

In a bid to further enhance the regulatory functions of the council, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, (EHCON), has set a new practice standard for the improvement of environmental health practices. The Registrar/CEO, of EHCON, Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba, disclose this recently while declaring open a technical review on draft guidelines for environmental health practice, in Abuja.  He said …

The new Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, Miss Tola Odeyemi, has assumed duty at the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) Corporate Headquarters in Abuja  with a pledge to build on the legacy of her predecessors to advance the postal organization into its rightful position both locally and globally. She said she would leverage on  technology to make …

Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has vowed not to hesitate to relieve any political appointee in his government that failed on service delivery.  He stressed that they must strive to exceed expectations of Ekiti people in terms of service by ensuring that every citizen of the state felt the positive impact of his administration.  However, the state government …