Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has issued a strong appeal for coordinated action—at both federal and global levels—to confront the escalating threat posed by ocean surge and rising sea levels along the state’s coastline. Speaking in Dubai during the COP28 Climate Summit at the United Nations Convention for Conserving River Deltas, Governor Diri highlighted the
Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has been named Spokesperson of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during the prestigious National Spokespersons Awards held in Abuja on April 17. Earlier this year, Soneye secured the Distinguished Spokesperson in Oil and Gas
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has expressed strong support for the electronic call-up system introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), describing it as a groundbreaking solution to the perennial traffic congestion that once crippled movement around the Apapa and Tin Can Island Port corridors in Lagos. In a statement issued after a
MAIDUGURI – In a decisive operation that delivers another blow to the terrorist group, troops from the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a senior Boko Haram commander, identified as Ibn Kaseer, in a precision strike deep within the Sambisa Forest. Three additional fighters were also killed during the early‑morning assault, security sources have confirmed
In a strategic meeting aimed at revolutionising logistics and transport management, the Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Dr Ndidi Kalu‑Amadadi (@nk_amad), met with the Postmaster General of NIPOST, Mrs Tola Odeyemi (@tola_odeyemi), and the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Mr Kayode Opeifa (@KayodeOpeifa). The trio explored leveraging satellite and rail infrastructure to enhance the efficiency of
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid a heartfelt tribute to their legendary former captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, on the ninth anniversary of his death, celebrating his lasting influence on Nigerian football. Keshi, popularly known as “The Big Boss”, died on June 7, 2016, at the age of 54. He remains a towering figure
In a renewed commitment to youth development, the Lagos State Government and GIZ’s Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme have taken a significant step toward enhancing technical and vocational training infrastructure across the state. In a recent high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Commissioner Akinyemi Ajigbotafe welcomed GIZ‑SKYE’s delegation,
In a commendable act of service and dedication, Prince Ugochukwu Orji, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, has been rewarded with a cash gift of five million naira for his role in apprehending a notorious native doctor who was on the run after allegedly perpetrating ritual killings in Enugu State. The suspect, whose name
A tragic incident has rocked the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) following the death of an airman, Officer Wulumba A.S., who reportedly died in the guardroom at a NAF base in Bauchi State after being detained for arriving late to duty—an action allegedly linked to his deteriorating health. The late officer’s sister, Numdarai Joy Wulumba, who
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today unveiled new trains for the Blue Line rail system operated by LAMATA, lauding President Bola Tinubu’s pivotal role in the conceptualisation and delivery of Lagos’s urban rail infrastructure. The event marks another milestone in the city’s quest for efficient, modern mass transit. Speaking at the Marina station during the inauguration, Governor
