N3bn worth of properties lost to fire in C’River
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Cross River Command, says properties estimated at over N3 billion were destroyed by fire in the state in 2025. The...
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CISLAC advocates prioritisation of key legislative reforms as NASS resumes 2026
By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja As the National Assembly resumes legislative duties for the 2026 session, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on...
2026: Reps to focus on key legislative activities
By Mercy Aikoye The House of Representatives will focus on fine-tuning the Electoral Act (amendment) bill, reviewing key constitutional provisions, and scrutinizing the 2026 budget,...
Akpabio calls for urgency, purpose as Senate resumes plenary
By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has urged senators to rise to the occasion, emphasizing the need for urgency and purpose as...
At Apapa Port, Customs, NDLEA seize 347.5kg cannabis hidden in imported car
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA, intercepted 347.5 kilogrammes of cannabis, also called ‘Canadian loud’,...
Concerns grow over Police deployment ahead of 2027 polls —Nextier
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, concerns are mounting over the growing diversion of police personnel to political elites and private individuals, a...
Agriculture: FG moves to check bush burning ahead of farming season
By Stella Odueme The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, has revealed Federal Government’s proactive steps to move away...
Auditor-General, Ministers summoned by Reps panel over agriculture funds
By Mercy Aikoye The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating Agricultural Subsidies, Intervention Funds, Aids, and Grants Programmes has summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation,...
NESREA launches programme to tackle plastic waste
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched the inception phase of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Child Project...
Gov Diri, Lawmakers, Sportsmen, Others Honour Late Bayelsa Dep Gov
Activities to honour the legacies of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, kicked off on Tuesday with a variety of sporting...