November 2025 – Page 127

Institute Of Maritime Studies Pledges To Promote Investment In Maritime Sector

11.11.2025

The Institute of Maritime Studies, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has announced plans to use its platform to promote investment and innovation in the maritime sector across Bayelsa and the Niger Delta region. Speaking at a press briefing in Yenagoa, Dr. Charles Johnson, representing the Institute, revealed details of the first Annual International...

No Sovereignty Over Human Rights Violations

11.11.2025

Chief Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has dismissed the Federal Government’s claim of sovereignty in response to United States President, Donald Trump’s warning over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. President Trump recently classified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over allegations of genocide against Christians and warned that...

FG Tasks States On Sustainable Funding, Coordination To End NTDs By 2030

11.11.2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria by 2030, urging state governments to prioritize sustainable domestic financing and effective coordination. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call during a High-Level Advocacy Meeting with Commissioners of Health from the 36...

Alaafin Appoints Legal Practitioner As New Chief Imam

11.11.2025

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owode I, has appointed Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola, a legal practitioner, as the new Chief Imam of Oyo Land. In a press release signed by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, the appointment was confirmed in a letter personally signed by the monarch, who...

Oando Discontinue Free Electricity Supply To Rivers Community

11.11.2025

Paradigm shift in Omoku, Rivers State, as residents face a swift return to paid electricity supply after Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL) has formally dissolved decades-long free electricity supply provided under a legacy agreement by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). This was contained in a letter dated Thursday, 30 October 2025, and made...

Cabal Stopped Buhari From Carrying Out Electoral Reforms – Amaechi

11.11.2025

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to leave behind electoral reforms as part of his legacy were obstructed by a cabal within his government. Amaechi, speaking on Tuesday at the National Electoral Reforms Summit, emphasized that any electoral reform not driven by citizens is a mere ruse. “Most...

LASG Reaffirms Commitment To Youth Empowerment, Skills Dev’t

11.11.2025

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and capacity development through the 2025 edition of its Vocational Training, Security, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness Programme, organised for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, was held on Tuesday...

2027: Nigeria’s Democracy Under Threat From Electoral Fraud, Apathy-Dickson, Amaechi

11.11.2025

Two former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senators Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity, warning that persistent vote manipulation and growing voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. The duo spoke yesterday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the...

Tourism Operators Showcase Nigerian Culture, Target 250,000 Exhibitors In UAE

11.11.2025

Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) is to showcase the best of Nigeria’s rich cultural tourism offerings at the trade exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exhibition, which will bring together over 250,000 African and Caribbean cultural and tourism products spanning fashion, food, technology, culture, and beauty for global visibility and access to the...

Bagudu Towers Above The Noise: Why This Smear Will Fail

11.11.2025

The recent release by a self-proclaimed coalition of 88 APC support groups in Kebbi State, as reported in the Daily Nigerian, contains unfounded and misleading assertions aimed at creating unnecessary discord within our great party. We firmly disclaim these claims, which misrepresent facts and distort the historical contributions of dedicated leaders like Senator Abubakar Atiku...