As part of moves to achieve greater impact, the United World Congress of Diplomats has appointed Amb. Dr Larry-Goodwill Akintoba Ajiola, a multi-talented diplomat, as head, policy and diplomatic affairs, to help drive its vision. In a press release signed by its secretary-general, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, and made …

  By Austin Orette Religion in Nigeria will always be a cog in the wheel of progress because this is the Trojan horse the colonizers left behind. It is the only thing that leads to arrested development of any intelligent discussion of finding solutions to what is holding Nigeria back. …

  By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja   The Commandant General of the National Unity and Peace Corps (NUPEC), Dr. Chinedu Nneji, has urged Nigerians to take immediate and decisive action, rather than delaying, to promote and sustain peace within the country. Nneji who also is the Commandant General of Nigerian Mine …

    By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja   The Federal Ministry of Steel Development on Thursday said that a comprehensive technical and financial audit of Ajaokuta Steel Plant is presently underway to ensure that any decision taken is transparent, data-driven and in the best interest of Nigeria. The ministry disclosed this …

  By Paul Williams Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 make up 85% of voters in Nigeria. Yet, this sizeable demographic has been “systematically” excluded from governance and decision-making in the country. This exclusion, according to civil society actors, is the bane of development in Nigeria, naturally …

  National union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Bori Branch has lauded the newly elected executive chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr. Bariere Thomas, and his subsequent swearing in. In a letter signed by the secretary, Comr. David Lenebari, the group said, “To us as a union, we have …

  By Paul Williams    Gas company, NLNG says it is intensifying its drive to reduce methane emissions, by embedding prevention measures into its facility design, upgrading existing assets, and commissioning new technologies. NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Mshelbila, speaking during a high-level panel session at the …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon    All things being equal (ceteris paribus), the suspended democratic institutions in Rivers State – the executive and legislative arms of government – will be restored by Thursday, September 18, 2025, exactly six months after President Bola Tinubu declared a near-marshall rule over the state. In …

  By Paul Williams (with additional from Ikechi Akpuh) In an era when ‘betrayal’ has become popular lexicon in Nigeria’s political space, former Rivers State governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described factional leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emeka Beke, as a reliable and steadfast leader. Amaechi, while …

  By Paul Williams   International gas company, NLNG, has adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its operational areas, in a bid to enhance efficiency and achieve sustainable energy. According to a release signed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, “The plan is to integrate smart …