Author: Helen Okechukwu

Ogoni advocacy groups have called on the Federal Government,Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) and the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP),to address this environmental damage caused by oil spills in the area The umbrella Ogoni body which includes Lekeh Development Foundation (LEDEF)and Yeraba Women Foundation (YWF), made this call at the weekend during a press conference held while marking the 2025 Ogoni Day 32nd anniversary. They said the call was aimed at ensuring justice, equity, and environmental sustainability for Ogoni people and the Niger Delta region.  Speaking at the event , LEDEF urged SPDC to clean up the affected…

Two persons have purportedly been killed in a suspected cult clash in Owo town of Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State, on Monday. Naija Confra, an advocacy group, shared on their X page, disclosing that a member of a group named Alfa was killed in the early hours of today while making his way back home from a club. The advocacy group for peace revealed that no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Alfa’s group unleashed an attack on their rival, believing them to be behind the tragic incident. In a circulated video, a lifeless body of a…

The Federal Government (FG) under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative led by Her Excellency Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has inaugurated 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Lagos State. This initiative aims to improve access to essential healthcare services in the community. In a publication shared on Sunday, it was learnt that the inauguration ceremony was held on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) expressed delight while underscoring the importance of the healthcare development for residents especially for mothers and children. The SSA to President Bola Tinubu said, “This healthcare centre is…

The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Evans Bipi has that a total of seven people sustained severe injuries from a collapsed three-storey building at Aboga along Igwuruta-Etche road in Ikwerre. In a statement Bipi shared today through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Emeka Idika, he noted that the building under construction collapsed on Saturday. The Commissioner attributed the collapse of the building to substandard materials, acknowledging that no life was lost as emergency teams were on the ground to rescue those who were affected. He further stated, “Specifically, the use of 12mm…

In a landmark moment for the Nigerian Army, Hajara Egbunu has made history as the first female soldier from the Infantry Corps to achieve the rank of Army Warrant Officer. A statement shared on their social media platform today, noted that the historic promotion ceremony took place on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Command Conference Room in Abuja. This achievement underscored the growing recognition of women’s contributions within the military. During the ceremony, Lieutenant Maureen Ogbuka, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Women Command, shared Brigadier General Mathias Amatso’s remarks. Read Also:Nigerian Army Chief laments inadequate…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday rescued eight injured persons involved in an accident at Hammadiya, inward Abule-Egba of Lagos State. The information revealed through the Lagos State Government Facebook page noted that a commercial driver with the registration number KTU 801 XM overturned on the motorway after losing control at high speed. According to the report, the driver reportedly swerved sharply to avoid colliding with another bus and pedestrians, crashing into the median, leaving “several passengers injured, while others escaped through the windows.”There were no casualties recorded. For immediate medical care, the eight victims, comprising five…

Following the assumption of office as the 47th Commissioner of Police (CP) in Rivers State, Olubenga Adepoju has assured residents of maximum security and crime prevention during his reign. He gave this assurance on Friday during a media conference held with journalists at the Police Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. While addressing the members of the press, he highlighted the significant role of the media in providing accurate information and maintaining law in the state, urging for collaboration from the media. “I urge you to continue to work with us, to hold us accountable, and to share with us the…

The outgoing Commissioner of Police (CP) for Rivers State, Mustapha Bala, has officially handed over the leadership of the state command to his successor, Olubenga Adepoju. The handover follows Bala’s promotion to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 6, Calabar. At a press briefing held today at the Police Officers Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, AIG Bala called on officers and stakeholders to prioritize peace and extend their unwavering support to the incoming leadership. “I came in peace, I worked in peace, and I am leaving in peace,” he remarked, reflecting on his tenure with gratitude. AIG Bala…

In a major feat aimed at improving lives and checking medical tourism, the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Zaria will begin kidney transplants in 2025. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, disclosed this development yesterday in an interview with NAN He attributed the delay in the operations of the Urology Centre of Excellence where kidney transplants will be carried out ,to lack of equipment.However, he announced that the centre would begin high-quality operations in the first quarter of 2025. He added that with trained personnel and most of the necessary equipment now available, the centre…

In a major clamp down,, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided a warehouse in Lagos and seized fake products valued at N3.8 billion. Following a tip off about the fake food products, a team from NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided the storehouse located at Apongbon Oke Arin Market and recovered various food items. This raid and seizure was disclosed today, on NAFDAC”s social media page ,which stated that the warehouse was sealed pending further investigation. Also, the agency revealed that the management of the sealed warehouse have been summoned. It added that…