FIRS, not states should collect VAT —Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi says the state is not in support of Rivers, Lagos and other states in their moves to collect Value Added […]
Niger Delta
FG not taking Niger Delta money to the North, Buhari’s aide knocks Wike
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, knocked Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for being allegedly tribalistic and aggressive […]
I’m not a bandit-lover, Gumi replies Adesina
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he’s not a bandit-lover, in an apparent response to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]
The North and the effect of Janus, By Hassan Gimba
I wrote the following on March 1, 2021. With what is happening, I find it still relevant, hence repeating it today.I had intended to continue […]
Air pollution shortens Nigerians’ lives by over 3 years –Report
Air pollution is shortening Nigerians’ lives by an average of three years and four months relative to what life expectancy would be if the country […]
Petroleum Industry Act is not a raw deal, By Aniebo Nwamu
My belief in the efficacy of market forces as the cure for voodoo economics remains unshaken. And so I welcome the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) […]
Southern dissonance and the curious case of “Oduma-Do-Bodi”, By Osmund Agbo
Before the Nollywood blockbusters and the glitterati, were the situational comedies of the post-Biafran war Nigeria, which unbeknownst to the Millennials and Gen Z, was […]
NDU suspends uniform for undergraduates, bans indecent dressing
The Bayelsa State Government has resolved the conflict between the students and management of the state-owned Niger Delta University over some policies that resulted in […]
You’re A Conman, I Told You I’d Smoke You Out – Asari Dokubo Mocks Nnamdi Kanu
A former Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, has mocked Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, over his re-arrest by the federal […]
Afenifere, Ohanaeze, PANDEF insist on restructuring ahead talks with ACF
Two major socio-political groups in the North-Central, the Middle Belt Forum and the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, have dissociated themselves from the pan-northern association, the […]
Give Bandits Contract To Guard Forests, Farmlands — Sheikh Gumi Tells Nigerian Government
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the popular Nigerian Islamic cleric, has alleged that security operatives are working with bandits who are wreaking havoc across the country. Speaking […]
Middle-Belt, North disagree on secession calls
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) and the Northern Consensus Initiative (NCI) yesterday disagreed on calls for secession from the country. MBF leader Dr. Bitrus Pogu […]
Former N/Delta agitators pledge support to develop region
Benin – Former Niger Delta agitators, said on Saturday in Benin that they were willing to cooperate with the Federal Government toward the overall development […]
Nigeria Needs A New Constitution – Niger Delta Congress
The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has reacted to the ongoing constitution review by the National Assembly. Presenting its position to the Senator Betty Apiafi-chaired Senate […]
Iniuobong Umoren: Don’t threaten me with lawsuit, David Hundeyin replies Akpabio
An independent investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has warned Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, not to threaten him with a lawsuit over his […]
‘Why I Supported MASSOB, Niger Delta Avengers, Asari Dokubo In the Past’ – Buhari’s Minister, Keyamo
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has opened up on why he supported Niger Delta militants, Asari Dokubo and […]
FG, Delta Govt Fight Over Ownership Of £4.2 Million Ibori Loot
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has made a case for his people insisting that £4.2m seized from Ibori and his associates must be paid […]
Buhari hasn’t failed Nigerians, he’s even tolerating rubbish – Masari
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has said contrary to the views in some quarters, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has […]
Shell’s Annual Payment To Nigerian Govt Hits 6-year Low
The payment made to the Federal Government by Shell companies in Nigeria plunged by 42.45 per cent in 2020 to the lowest in six years. […]
APC ward leaders commend Buhari, Akpabio
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward executives in Ukana West 2, Akwa Ibom State, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari, […]