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Pro-Democracy Group Condemns Mass Suspensions in Rivers, Says Administrator’s Actions Threaten Democracy

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

A pro-democracy group, the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has condemned the mass suspension of political officeholders in Rivers State by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the state’s sole administrator, calling it a direct assault on democracy. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi, CCG’s...

‘Under-fire’ Chelle admits ‘blundering tactics’ against Zimbabwe

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

Franco-Malian coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, seemingly admitted he got his tactics and substitutions wrong in Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their Matchday 6 FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter in Uyo on Tuesday. In what turned out to be a nerve-wrecking tie for Nigerians, Galatasaray’s Victor...

NGO recommits to adolescent health

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

A non-governmental organisation, eHealth Africa (eHA) reaffirmed its commitment to adolescent health and gender equity. The organisation made the commitment at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York attended by Dr. Andrew Karlyn, Board Member, and Ms. Ota Akhigbe, Director of Partnerships...

Annie Idibia returns to social media, deletes Instagram posts

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

Actress Annie Idibia has made a comeback to social media, barely two months after the highly publicised marriage breakup with music star 2Baba. Her return to Instagram has sparked widespread attention with fans and followers eagerly awaiting her next move. In a symbolic gesture, Annie deleted all her photos on...

One dies, 29 injured in auto crash

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

No fewer than 30 members of the Knight of the Catholic Church on board the Coastal bus belonging to the Cross River State college of nursing, Ogoja have been involved in an accident. The accident left 70-year-old Elliot Ushie Agana from Ogoja dead and 29 others injured. The accident occurred along UNIZIK...

Emzor boosts local drug production with $230m API plant

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced a ground-breaking $230 million investment in a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing plant. This strategic move is set to significantly enhance local drug production, reduce reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients, and further strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. The...

PenCom mandates states to implement CPS

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has mandated states and local governments to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for a pension-secure Nigeria. The Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014, in Section 2(1), stipulates that the CPS applies to all public sector employees across the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, states, and local...

Obi lauds Super Eagles’ resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2025March 26, 20250

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed admiration for the Super Eagles’ performance in their recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. Despite the team’s 1-1 draw, Obi commended the players for demonstrating the “true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience, and dedication” on the field. Obi, who attended the...

Fubara Erroneously Implicated in Pre-State of Emergency Proclamation Security Issues – Coalition’s Report

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2025March 26, 20250

The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Group says Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was erroneously implicated in security issues that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The group, in a comprehensive report on the crisis in Rivers, also cleared Fubara of allegations linking...

Reps member Waive wants Delta APC to adopt Oborevwori in 2027

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2025March 26, 20250

The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency (Rev) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has urged the Delta chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as its sole gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists during the week, Waive emphasised that Governor Oborevwori’s strong...

Budget Minister: Youth Understanding Key To Ending Insurgency In Nigeria

FG, UNDP to Transform Nigerian Varsities Into AI Innovation, Digital Talent Hubs

Central Bank Of Nigeria Announces Completion Of Banking Recapitalisation Programme

Pro-Democracy Group Condemns Mass Suspensions in Rivers, Says Administrator’s Actions Threaten Democracy

‘Under-fire’ Chelle admits ‘blundering tactics’ against Zimbabwe

NGO recommits to adolescent health

Annie Idibia returns to social media, deletes Instagram posts

One dies, 29 injured in auto crash

Emzor boosts local drug production with $230m API plant

PenCom mandates states to implement CPS

Obi lauds Super Eagles’ resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe

Fubara Erroneously Implicated in Pre-State of Emergency Proclamation Security Issues – Coalition’s Report

Reps member Waive wants Delta APC to adopt Oborevwori in 2027