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Nigerian Navy Seizes 4,000 Litres Of AGO

18.10.2025

As part of the efforts of the Nigerian Navy to curtail econom- ic sabotage and enhance maritime security within Lagos State and its coastal communities, it has seized about 4,000 litres of Auto- motive Gas Oil (AGO). The Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel said that, “The Western Regional Control Centre of the Falcon...

Entrepreneurship: Women Are Drivers Of Social Transformation –UN

18.10.2025

The United Nations has recognized women as key drivers of social transformation through entrepreneurship. The UN Women country Representative, Beatrice Eyong, made this known at the NAWE’s National Entrepreneurship Summit and Exhibition held in Abuja Eyong, who was represented by the programme officer for women empowerment, Patience Ikechukwu, noted that women’s participation in entrepreneurship not...

ASUU, ASUP Sources: Lecturers Planning Mass Exit From Higher Institutions

18.10.2025

As the current industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its second week on Monday, many of the lecturers in the ivory towers have concluded plans to abandon the country for greener pastures abroad. This indication emerged during the week as the non academic unions in federal institutions are...

Lagos Partners EU, French Agency To Boost Water Transport With 70 Hybrid Electric Ferries

18.10.2025

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Lagos waterways from mere geographical features into thriving corridors of economic opportunity, smart mobility, and sustainable transportation. Speaking on Friday at the official launch of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) “Omi Eko Project,” Governor Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a...

Defecting Governors Motivated By Fear, Not Development – Obidient Movement, Ezenwafor, Obi Okoye

18.10.2025

•APC chieftain fires back A wave of public criticism has followed the recent defection of governors from Nigeria’s South-East region to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with many citizens and political analysts labeling the move as self-serving rather than being in the public interest. The defections, which have significantly boosted the ranks of the...

FG Launches 2024 NDHS Report To Guide Policy, Improve Health Outcomes

18.10.2025

The Federal Government on Friday launched the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report, marking a major step in its drive to use data for informed health and population policies. The survey reported a decrease in fertility rate from 5.3 in 2024 to 4.8 in 2024, and a 3% increase in contraceptive use. The...

Ahead 2027: APC Strong Enough To Manage Defections, Expectations – Gov Otu

18.10.2025

Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the most formidable political platform in Nigeria capable of managing the wave of defections and the expectations of both new entrants and long-standing members ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of...

NUPRC Boss Bags Outstanding Leadership Award

18.10.2025

The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has received the SERVICOM Outstanding Leadership Award. The award was presented to Komolafe during the 2025 NUPRC Customer Service Week celebration held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja themed, “Mission Possible.” SERVICOM presented the award to the CCE in...

Oyetola Pledges Full Support For Unilorin’s Blue Economy Centre

18.10.2025

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged the full support of his Ministry for the construction and development of the proposed ₦250 million Adegboyega Oyetola Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy Complex at the University of Ilorin. Oyetola announced this while delivering a lecture titled “The Nexus Between the Blue Economy...

Court Refuses Police Bid To Prevent ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now’ Protest

18.10.2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the Nigeria Police Force’s bid to stop the “Free Nnamdi KanuNow” protest, allowing it to proceed as scheduled on Mon- day, October 20, 2025. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had dispatched police lawyers to the court to move an ex parte motion against activist and...