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By: Obiaruko Ndukwe Even those who pray daily for miracles — hoping the impossible becomes possible — are still irked by the renewed alliance between Wike and Fubara. It’s a reminder that political allegiances are complex, and history often repeats itself in unexpected ways. Just because previous leaders found it …

By: Bethel Toby A rare bright in spot in Nigeria’s energy crisis emerges as President Bola Tinubu commissioned Afam II Power Plant recently. In a country plagued by power outages and failing infrastructure, the commissioning of the Afam II Power Plant is being commended by a prominent scientist in Rivers …

By: Bethel Toby A prominent university lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Prof Vitalis Ekeocha has said that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State’s emphasis on transparency, infrastructural overhaul, and civil service reform, has created political capital early into his administration. Speaking with Our Correspondent …

By: Bethel Toby Lassa Fever, as the name connotes, is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, especially Nigeria. It is transmitted primarily through contact with urines or feces of infected multi-mammal rats, or from human through body fluids Despite its annual out-breaks, especially in Nigeria’s dry season( November …

By : Ehichioya Ezomon Today, June 30, 2025, marks another decider for the long-sought reconciliation, peace, cohesion and stability in the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which’s fractured since the lead-up to the 2023 General Election that the party lost to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Scheduled for …

By Amos Odhe The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has applauded the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for proclaiming amnesty for former agitators of the Niger Delta region and for also establishing the progamme to cater for their rehabilitation. He spoke at the 2nd President Umaru …

  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 …