President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, including notable figures such as the late Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, Maryam Sanda, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the other members of the Ogoni Eight. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the […]
Day: October 11, 2025
LADY VALERIE FUBARA ATTENDS FUNERAL SERVICE OF HON. PRINCE OBIANDU OHOCHUKWU IN ISIOKPO
Wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, attended the funeral service in honour of late Hon. Prince Obiandu Ohochukwu, at Nkarahia Community, Isiokpo Town, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Lady Fubara, who is a cousin to the deceased, arrived in Isiokpo […]
FG, NESG Chart Course For Inclusive Growth, Job Creation
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment for stronger collaboration with the private sector with a view to driving inclusive economic growth and development. Speaking during the closing ceremony at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), the HonourableMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr […]
FCSC Boss Describes Awosika As Role Model For Women in Public Service; Eulogises Her Achievements After Retirement
By Barth Ikiebe The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has described Mrs. Dere Awosika exemplary achievements in post-retirement as remarkable saying that as a chip off the old block, she embodies the values of a renowned Nigerian family with a pedigree that stands tall in the […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle Hails Super Eagles’ Important Win Over Lesotho
By Barth Ikiebe Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has applauded his team’s hard-earned win over the Crocodiles of Lesotho. The three-time African champions scraped past Leslie Notsi’s side 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter in Polokwane on Friday night. William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor […]
Despite Reforms Gains in Nigeria, World Bank Records 139 Million in Poverty
By Barth Ikiebe The World Bank has expressed concern that despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilisation efforts, about 139 million citizens are now living in poverty, warning that the country risks losing reform gains if they fail to translate into tangible improvements in people’s welfare. The World Bank Country Director for […]