EFCC Re-arraigns Omatsuli Over Alleged N3.6bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, May 19, 2025, re-arraigned Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N3.6 billion fraud. Omatsuli is standing trial alongside Francis Momoh, Don Parker […]
Irish Ambassador Reiterates Commitment to Partner HYREP in Environmental Remediation
The Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Ryan has expressed determination to partner the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, (HYPREP) in the restoration of polluted areas in Ogoniland.Speaking during a visit to HYPREP Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Mr Ryan while explaining that Ireland shares so much in common with Nigeria noted that his fellow countrymen who […]
Navy Conducts Free Medical Outreach for Over 1,500 Rivers Residents
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has provided free medical care to over 1,500 residents of Rumuolumeni Community in Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State. The one-day outreach offered malaria and urine tests, deworming, Vitamin A, consultations, HIV awareness, medications, and mosquito nets for children and pregnant women. Residents were also screened and treated for diabetes, hepatitis, […]
Nigeria’s Mangrove: Experts Call for Sustainable Approach
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has emphasized the need for a sustainable approach to conserve the country’s mangroves. At a one-day stakeholder engagement on Mangrove Governance in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, held in Port Harcourt. The Director-General of NCF, Dr. Joseph Onoja, represented by the Director, Technical Programme, NCF, Adedamola Ogunsesan, Onoja noted that Nigeria’s mangroves […]
Environmental Advocates Demand Shell Clean Up Niger Delta Pollution Amid SPDC Sale
Environmental activists have called on oil giant Shell Plc to take full responsibility for decades of pollution in the Niger Delta, following the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), to the Renaissance Group. The demand was made during a peaceful demonstration on Monday organized by the Lekeh Development Foundation in partnership […]
1999 Odi Massacre Destroyed My Mother’s Bakery says Timaya
Popular Nigerian singer, Inetimi Odon, also known as Timaya, has shared how the 1999 Odi massacre in Bayelsa State affected his family deeply. Speaking during an interview on Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya revealed that his mother owned a bakery in Odi before it was destroyed during the military attack on the community. He […]
Suspected Kidnappers Operating in Rivers, Enugu, Others Arrested in Delta
Some suspected kidnappers whose base of operation cuts across Rivers, Enugu, and Imo States, including Delta State, have been arrested by Delta State Police Command. Following their arrest on 16 May, an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the group of kidnappers. Recalling the arrest on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the command, Bright Edafe, said the […]
House Of Reps Apologize For JAMB Failure
The House of Representatives has issued a public apology to Nigerians following the widespread failure recorded in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The apology was delivered by Hon. Oforji Oboku, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies, during a press conference […]
JAMB to Publish UTME Resit Results for 379,000 Candidates on Wednesday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of 379,000 candidates who sat for the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. This examination was rescheduled due to technical and human errors that occurred during the initial UTME, particularly in Lagos and the South-East states, affecting approximately 379,997 candidates. […]
Eze Orlumeni Urges Peace Amid Protest
The traditional ruler of Rumuolumeni community in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness, Eze Orlumeni, has appealed to indigents of the community who protested at the gate of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education over unemployment, to remain calm. Eze Orlumeni, who made the appeal in an interview with our […]
Kebetkache Backs Ogoni Community Against Firm as Oil Spill Displaces Families
Disturbed by the neglect of B-Dere Community in Ogoniland, Rivers State, days after a devastating oil spill incident, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has called on the oil company, Renaissance Africa Energy, the government, and regulatory agencies to halt the oil flow, carry out a full cleanup, and compensate families, especially women for the […]
Davido Hosts Highlife Legend
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently had a memorable meeting with legendary highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos, marking a significant moment of connection between two generations of Nigerian music icons. Videos capturing the encounter, shared on Instagram on Monday, showcased Davido warmly greeting Chimezie, known for his distinctive “Zigima” sound, […]