From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called on the Federal Government, relevant regulators and Shell Nigeria to urgently address the environmental and livelihood impacts of abandoned oil wells across communities in Ikono and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. The call followed a capacity-sharing dialogue under HOMEF’s Fossil Politics project, held in Ikot Enua community, Ikono LGA, in Akwa Ibom State. Traditional rulers, men, women and youths from impacted communities across the two LGAs attended the dialogue and documented decades of environmental degradation, livelihood losses and neglect. The oil wells were reportedly…
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From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, has described engineers as master planners critical to the development of the New Yenagoa City project. Dr. Akpe stated this on Friday when members of the Yenagoa branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yenagoa. He said engineers occupy a strategic position in the development of any city, stressing that Bayelsa, as a fast developing state, needs their professional expertise. The deputy governor said building collapse and failed projects were mostly due to failure to engage qualified engineers or…
… challenges Ogoriba’s claims, says 2023 voting figures demand political sobriety . Warns dismissing PDP, Rainbow Coalition dangerous misreading of realities on ground From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, High Chief (Hon.) Alabh George Turnah,has firmly challenged the claim by the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, that the APC possesses sufficient structures, organisation and grassroots support to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Bayelsa State in 2027 without the contribution of the Rainbow Coalition. Turnah described the APC chairman’s dismissal of the Rainbow Coalition as…
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and other top security officials in Nigeria to conduct an indepth and independent investigation into the alleged deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. CD also called for the immediate suspension of the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof Audi. In a statement entitled, “NIGER MINERS’ DEATHS: CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY DEMANDS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION,” andsigned by its National President, Reverend Ifeanyi Odili, the civil society group expressed grave concern over allegations that the victims…
. Power move facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Jack-Rich as GEF targets historic Egypt 2026 Summit In a landmark move that is set to redefine the global entrepreneurship landscape, the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) has appointed Africa’s most influential industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, as its Grand Patron. The high-profile appointment was formally unveiled during an exclusive visit by the GEF Board to the billionaire business mogul, where he was also decorated with a special honour in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to entrepreneurship, industrialization, and economic transformation across the African continent. Sources close to the…
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has mocked comedian Carter Efe over his reported N15 million fee for a boxing match, saying he would demand N100 million to fight. Peller made the remark in a video shared on his social media page while responding to Carter Efe’s alleged comment about his house. The streamer compared Carter Efe’s reported N15 million boxing fee with his two-hour TikTok livestream earning. “That boy wey dey pay 15 million for boxing match self dey shade my house. Your boxing match money na 2hr live stream on TikTok. There no fit pay my money,” Peller…
France head coach, Zinedine Zidane, has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will remain the captain of the national team. Zidane has named his first squad after replacing Didier Deschamps in the role. Mbappe shone in his role as skipper at the 2026 World Cup and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals. However, he wasn’t able to win a medal with Les Bleus, who finished in fourth place. Zidane has now said Mbappe will continue to lead the team. “He will be my captain. He’s the BEST player in the world,” Zidane said. “He is capable of playing in…
Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match. The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State. The organisers, Balmoral, announced the match in an Instagram post on Friday evening. Sharing the poster, the organiser wrote, “Plot twist? Let’s see what the women can do. Phyna VS Nkechi. “The rivalry is real. Now, let’s see who backs it up when the bell rings.” This came a few hours after Nkechi Blessing and Phyna engaged in a…
United States President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, alleging propaganda by the major news networks and website. Trump accused the outlets of reporting “fake news” about his administration, stating they “shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report fiction or lies” when covering the President. In a statement on Friday via his social media platform TruthSocial, the President indicated that other “fake” media organizations would face a similar ban. Trump claimed Politico received “an illegal and ridiculous $8 million subscription” from the U.S. Government under former President Joe Biden “in order to…
Chelsea’s hopes of competing for the Premier League title this season took a huge blow on Friday night after they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford. The Blues dominated the opening 45 minutes of the match, but failed to break down the hosts and get goals. It was the Bees who took the lead after the break, with Jaydon Anthony heading into an empty net following a corner routine. Chelsea fought to level the game, but it was Brentford who scored again. Kevin Schade saw his effort saved, but Igor Thiago was on hand to score the rebound. There was enough…