September 2025 – Page 77

PANDEF Hails Restoration Of Democracy In Rivers

18.09.2025

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political organization representing the South-South geopolitical zone, on Thursday welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency in Rivers State. While the forum had earlier expressed strong reservations about the emergency rule, it commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring democratic governance in the state, describing the...

FG Launches Nationwide Sensitization Program On Whistleblowing Policy

18.09.2025

The Federal Government, through the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA), has launched a two-day nationwide sensitization programme on Nigeria’s Whistleblowing Policy, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. The event took place in Lagos from September 17–18, 2025. The programme brought together government officials, anti-corruption agencies, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders to raise...

Nigeria, Seven Others Sign Charter To Strengthen Petroleum Governance In Africa

18.09.2025

Nigeria, alongside seven other African countries, has signed a charter establishing the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) to strengthen petroleum governance across the continent. The landmark charter was signed on Thursday in Accra, Ghana, by Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Gambia, Madagascar, Sudan, Guinea, and Togo on the sidelines of the 31st Africa Oil Week (AOW). The...

From Street Hawker To CEO: Janet Umoru’s Inspiring Journey Of Resilience

18.09.2025

“Hawking oranges and groundnuts built the foundation of my business strength.” With these words, Janet Umoru, the visionary CEO of Jane’s Haven Beauty Spa, reflects on a journey defined by resilience, grit, and unwavering determination. Since opening her spa on June 10, 2015, Janet has not only transformed her own life but has also touched...

All On Invests $1.5m In Hinckley E-Waste Recycling To Boost Battery Circularity In Nigeria

18.09.2025

Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading e-waste management firms, has secured a $1.5 million equity investment from All On, an impact investment company focused on expanding access to clean energy across the country. According to a statement, the funding will enable Hinckley to establish state-of-the-art Lithium-ion Battery Recycling and Reuse, as well as...

Ladoja Is Lover Of Mankind

18.09.2025

South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, on Thursday paid homage to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, describing him as “a father and lover of mankind.” Speaking with journalists during the courtesy visit to the Ondo Road, Bodija residence of the 44th Olubadan, Ajadi said the impact of...

Ataoja’s Comment On Stool Hierarchy An Overreach, Says Oluwo’s Media Aide

18.09.2025

The Press Secretary to the Oluwo of Iwoland, Alli Ibraheem, has dismissed recent remarks attributed to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Laaroye, on stool hierarchy as an “overreach,” insisting they hold no weight in Yoruba history or tradition. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ibraheem stressed that the clarification was necessary to protect...

Portable Declares Support For Highest Bidder

18.09.2025

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has once again stirred public debate with his political stance ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a viral video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Portable announced that he would support any political party or candidate willing to pay him, regardless of their political...

Rivers Assembly To Probe Ibas’ Spending As Sole Administrator

18.09.2025

The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has announced its readiness to investigate the six-month administration of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who served as sole administrator during the state’s political crisis. The lawmakers resumed sitting on Thursday at the conference hall inside the legislative quarters, following the lifting of emergency rule...

Mbah’s Second Tenure Done Deal, Say Stakeholders

18.09.2025

The people of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Enugu State, have declared Governor Peter Mbah’s reelection in 2027 a “done deal,” citing what they described as his superlative performance in just two years. They made the declaration at Amagunze, headquarters of Nkanu East, during the grand finale of a statewide sensitisation campaign on the ongoing...