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Energy Rights Group Backs Naira-for-Crude Policy, Warns New NNPCL Leadership Against Kyari’s Dubious Reforms

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2025April 11, 20250

The Energy Justice Forum (EJF), a coalition of energy rights activists, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring the naira-for-crude policy, asserting that the move benefit local refineries and the broader Nigerian populace. In a statement on Friday, the group said the policy shift is not just in the interest...

Rivers Crisis: Pro-Democracy Group Demands Reversal of LGA Appointments, Urge Tinubu To Rein in Sole Administrator

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2025April 9, 20250

Citizens for Democratic Watch (CDW), a pro-democracy group, has condemned the appointment of administrators for the 23 local government areas in Rivers State by the sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, describing it as “a dangerous abuse of power and a direct attack on the constitution”. This latest action, which came just...

Austin Okai retracts N13. 4 billion LG fund diversion allegation against Governor Ododo (See letter)

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2025April 8, 20250

His Excellency,Alhaji Usman OdodoThe Governor of Kogi StateGovernment HouseLokoja, Kogi State Formal Retraction of Media Statement Regarding Alleged Diversion of N13.4 Billion. Your Excellency, I would like you to accept this letter as a formal retraction of the statement that I, Usman Okai Austin, Comrade Okpanachi Jacob and Peter Onuma...

BAL: Rivers Hoopers secure second consecutive victory in Rabat

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

Rivers Hoopers continued their perfect start to the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference with a hard-fought 88–82 win over Moroccan champions FUS de Rabat, improving to 2–0 in the tournament. In a game marked by momentum swings and high-intensity action, the Nigerian champions leaned on rebounding dominance and perimeter...

Arieli foundation expands drive to tackle maternal, child mortality in Nigeria, beyond

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

In a bold effort to reduce maternal and child mortality, the Arieli Foundation for Maternal and Child Health is broadening its footprint across Nigeria and laying the groundwork for global outreach. Established by Dr. Natasha Oyibo, the Foundation is committed to delivering lifesaving healthcare and support services to women and...

3.2m meters underway to boost metering

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

Federal Government is set to receive the first batch of 3,205,101meters procured to bridge the metering gap in the country. A statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, yesterday said 75,000 meters under the International Competitive Bid 1 (ICB1)...

I do not own anonymous Instagram blog – Iyabo Ojo

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has denied she’s the mastermind behind the popular anonymous blog Gistlover. In a podcast interview with Ayo Makun, she questioned the logic of her being the blogger and yet having herself and her daughter dragged on the same platform. Iyabo Ojo revealed that she discovered people close...

Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Bliss make YouTube most-streamed for Q1 2025

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

Gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, and Moses Bliss have ranked among the most-streamed Nigerian acts on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025. Nathaniel Bassey secured 52.8 million streams, Mercy Chinwo followed closely with 46.4 million, and Moses Bliss 41.5 million. Their success is attributed to popular tracks like...

Rivers: Allow Nigeria’s Democracy To Breathe, International Group Begs Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2025April 6, 20250

An international group, Nigerians in Diaspora Movement for Democracy, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow democracy to thrive in Nigeria, citing the recent developments in Rivers State as a concerning example of democratic erosion. The group expressed alarm over the suspension of the elected State Governor, his deputy,...

Africa Vision 2050: Tinubu Got It Right with Bagudu Coordinating — CALSER

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2025April 6, 20250

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting Atiku Bagudu with the responsibility of coordinating Nigeria’s economic planning as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. In a statement issued on Sunday by Dr Tola Gold Anthony, its Executive Director of the...