The Chairman of the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Chike Okafor, announced on Thursday that Vice President Kashim Shettima will declare open a three-day National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security, hosted by the House of Representatives, with the theme: ‘Curbing malnutrition and food insecurity through effective synergy’, in Abuja. Speaking at a pre-summit press conference held at the National Assembly, Abuja, Okafor further disclosed that the three-day Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, 8th July to Wednesday, 10th July 2025 at the National Assembly complex, Abuja. The lawmaker listed some of the other stakeholders expected at the…
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***Wants all ethnic nationalities to man their points The Isoko Renaissance Movement, IRM, has called for the review of the pipeline surveillance contract, demanding its split for all ethnic nationalities to man their points. While addressing journalists at the protest ground, Comrade Jezreel Enahoro, the Convener of the movement said; “ sometime in August 2022 a contract for the surveillance of oil pipeline in the entire region was awarded to Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) in Niger Delta, without due consultation of the stakeholders of the region on how it would affect all. “A lot of groups across the country expressed…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has announced that the graduation of the first batch of 800 elite Special Operations Forces (SOF) represents a significant advancement in the Federal Government’s commitment to combatting insecurity in Nigeria. The ceremony took place at Camp Kabala, Jaji, Kaduna. Matawalle emphasized that the initiative is part of the Federal Government’s strategic commitment to enhance national security through advanced military training and collaborative operations. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government is undertaking comprehensive measures to modernize the Armed Forces, incorporating specialized training, state-of-the-art…
The Edo Central Caucus of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Hon. Joe Ikpea as the party’s candidate for the Edo Central Senatorial Election. According to a statement signed by Edo APC State Deputy Chairman Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh, the decision was reached during a well-attended caucus meeting held in Benin City on June 29, 2025. The Senatorial seat became vacant after the State Governor resigned to contest the Governorship elections which he eventually won. Hon. Ikpea, a respected figure with an impressive record has served as Edo State Commissioner for Minerals, Oil, and Gas and former Executive Chairman for Esan…
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria proudly celebrates the historic appointments of two distinguished women leaders in the maritime industry: Madam Jemilat Mahamah as Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority and Ms. Iroghama Ogbeifun as a Board Member of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Madam Mahamah’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Ghana and the wider maritime community. A symbol of visionary leadership and dedicated service, her elevation brings pride to WISTA Ghana, WISTA Africa, and the global WISTA network. “We are immensely proud of Madam Mahamah’s achievement,” said Dr. Odunayo…
Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been declared wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. Recall that Speed Darlington failed to honour NAPTIP’s invitation for questioning over a viral Instagram video where he claimed to have had sex with a 15-year-old girl. “Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. “Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact NAPTIP immediately. 07030000203 & 627. info@naptip.gov.ng“, the statement reads. The agency had…
Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor who retires at the end of this month, has been commended for his role and record in the development of the oil and gas industry, especially the growth of Nigerian content and impactful social investments in communities across the Niger Delta and the rest of the country. Okunbor, who retires after a career of over 39 years, was commended for ploughing back his wealth of experience to pursuing the Shell vision of powering progress in Nigeria through the companies he led at management or board level – The Shell Petroleum Development Company…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kahmenei has issued a stern warning that US bases could be attacked again should there be any aggression from the United States in future. Kahmenei said this while congratulating the Iranian armed forces on the success recorded during the ‘12-day war’ with Israel. In his first speech after the ceasefire announcement, Iran’s supreme leader said US attacks have failed to undermine Iran’s nuclear programme. He’s saying that Iran is not going to give up on its nuclear activities and is going to continue enriching uranium. He also says that claims by the US officials, particularly…
LAGOS – The 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance was a landmark event this past weekend at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, which saw two titans of Nigeria’s digital landscape, Chief (Sir) Chima Onyekwere and Dr. Jimson Olufuye, receive top honors and induction into the esteemed DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame. Chief Onyekwere, who was represented by the Managing Director of Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman, is widely celebrated as the ‘Father of the Nigeria Internet,’ was recognized as the DigitalSENSE Africa Innovator of the Decade. Dr. Olufuye was honored as the 2025 DigitalSENSE Africa Internet…
Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on his 90th birthday. Fondly called Uncle Sam, Amuka-Pemu started his career at the Daily Times. Then, he co-founded The Punch with the late accountant Chief Olu Aboderin. After parting ways with Aboderin, he set up the Vanguard newspaper in 1984, which became one of Nigeria’s most influential newspapers under his leadership. Mr. Amuka-Pemu has devoted most of his life to journalism. It is to his credit and managerial acumen that Vanguard is alive today, 41 years after its founding, despite the crisis in the media industry.…