There are strong indications that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, may face removal from office as top politicians, including two former North West governors, are planning to oust him from office. This move is reportedly due to Akpabio’s alleged closeness to President Tinubu, which has caused him to prioritize the president’s interests over those of…
Twelve Nigerian youths are set to undergo a one-year structured training programme aimed at preparing them for opportunities in the nation’s oil and gas industry, courtesy of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL). The programme, which commenced…
“Whenever Mr. President gives us the go-ahead, we are ready to conduct the census. Our preparations are substantially in place.”
“This kingdom is one we hold in very high esteem, and we believe you will continue to work with government for the peace, stability, and development of Bayelsa State.”
Looking at all these three heroes of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta, Dappa-Biriye symbolized different aspects of common traits and attributes such as diplomatic courage and integrity; Boro embodied revolutionary courage and youthful idealism; while Edwin Clark represented strategic courage and enduring advocacy. All three are bound by a shared goal: justice and equity for the Niger Delta, each walking different paths—but with unshakable courage, deep conviction, and enduring character.
“Words cannot adequately capture the deep sense of loss that l feel today. l miss his advice. My heart aches. Lawrence, where are you?”
PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“If you ignore education, then you have to build more prisons because crime will soar. For us as a government, education is a priority.”
“As we begin this new chapter, I remain committed to working with all stakeholders to advance amputee football in Nigeria, promote inclusivity, and ensure the growth and development of our federation for the benefit of all athletes and stakeholders.”
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has led hundreds of Jewish Israelis into Jerusalem’s most contested holy site, with many defying the Israeli government’s long-standing ban on Jewish prayer there. BBC reported that the visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, has been condemned as provocative…
