The joy of Chief Sir Jimmy Nath Coker knew no bound last Sunday June 29, 2025 as he led a long list of high profile personalities who were honoured with a special award, tagged ‘Father of Methodism in Rivers State,’ by the Methodist Church Nigeria. The award was presented under …

  Non-governmental organisation, Ese Usamali Foundation For Rural Development (EUFORDe), and her partner, Ududu Development and Peace Initiative (UDeP), have collaborated with government agencies and other stakeholders to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on …

  … Tasks Tinubu, Oborevwori on Okpe’s Identity, Development   A strong request for the restoration of the independence of the Okpe Nation came Wednesday from the President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe. He said, “Students of Nigerian history are familiar with the British colonial policy of …

  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   The member representing Ikot Abasi/Mkpo Enin/Eastern Obollo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Uduak Odudoh, has been commended for his impactful show of grassroots connection and empowerment. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the governor of Akwa Ibom State, …

By Paul Williams Nigeria’s gas company, NLNG, has commissioned a state-of-the-art laboratory complex at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi. The project, commissioned on Thursday, June 26, 2025, is part of the company’s flagship Hospital Support Programme (HSP), highlights NLNG’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare …

By Paul Williams Students in Rivers State have staged a walk in the capital, Port Harcourt, to press home the demand for an end to the use of fossil fuel, and for climate justice. Defying an early morning downpour on Friday June 27, 2025, students of Community Secondary School (CSS) …

… As Gas Company Ignites Passion for Science By Paul Williams Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche, has emerged winner of the 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition. The school led seven others at the climax of the competition in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, in a contest showcasing brilliance, speed, and scientific …

By Uwem Offon, Uyo   The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon Udeme Otong, has announced that 24 out of the 26 lawmakers in the Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Making the announcement during plenary on Tuesday, Otong disclosed that he had …

By Bon Peters   The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is proposing to generate an estimated revenue of N1.28 trillion in 2025. This disclosure was made by the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, during the 2025 budget defense session organized by the House of Representatives Committee …

By Ehichioya Ezomon    Once again, communities in Benue State – the acclaimed “Food Basket of the Nation – are under attack, with death and destruction everywhere. Naturally, the survivors, from crying, moaning and wailing, will run to seek refuge and shelter in neighbouring and distant communities or internally-displaced persons’ …