The Federal Government of Nigeria has requested that the United States government treats Nigerians awaiting deportation with dignity and decency. Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister State for Foreign Affairs, through a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, voiced worries regarding the emotional and financial impact on Nigerians impacted by the recent deportation plans of the new U.S. administration. She disclosed that roughly 201 Nigerians are presently being held in U.S. immigration facilities, with around 85 having already received clearance for deportation. “The process of deportation, if it has to take place, should be conducted…
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The team of police officers attached to the Area F of the Lagos State Police Command have been detained for allegedly extorting a Chinese expatriate along the Sheraton-Opebi link Road area of the state. Report has it that the incident occurred when the officers numbering three were conducting a stop and search at the location on Wednesday. The police officers were said to have flagged down the foreigner and requested his documents, including a green card. Although the expatriate presented the documents through his phone gallery, the officers insisted on seeing the original copies. A rights activist, Lameed Adekunle, who…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over his comment on defectors to the party. Tambuwal, the current senator representing Sokoto South, said at the weekend that those defecting to the ruling APC were doing so for stomach infrastructure purposes. Tambuwal’s party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and other opposition parties in the country are hit by a gale of defection of members to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. But reacting yesterday, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, described Tambuwal as a notorious…
Outspoken lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has once again sparked intense debate over the state of the Nigerian judiciary, describing it as a mere reflection of deeper systemic problems entrenched within the country. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews on Sunday, where he was engaged by Professor Toyin Falola, Professor Farooq Kperogi, and journalist Rufai Oseni, Farotimi passionately argued that judicial reforms cannot occur in isolation without addressing the larger structural issues of governance, citizenship, and the rule of law. “Our judiciary is merely a fruit,” he asserted. “You have to look to the evil tree producing the fruit if…
Governor Umo Eno has warned that henceforth no government appointee should issue any Press Statement as they don’t have the right to do so without clearance from the office of Secretary to State Government, SSG. Eno however, explained that only the Commissioner for Information and his Chief Press Secretary have the right to issue press statements on behalf of the State government. According to a statement yesterday in Uyo, the governor issued the warning while addressing worshippers at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Itiam Etoi, Uyo on Sunday. He, therefore, charged government officials to maintain decorum…
Federal Government has said the volume of crude oil being stolen by oil thieves has reduced to about 155,000 barrels per month against the over 3.3 million barrels stolen monthly in 2022. The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has also disclosed that host communities have received about N78.8 billion from oil companies since the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was passed. The commission, at a Renewed Hope Global Town Hall Conference in Abuja, said the country’s oil production, standing at 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd), would move to 2.6 million bpd in 2026. In his remarks at the event, the…
If you suspect that you or someone else has food poisoning, consider taking the following steps: If symptoms of food poisoning develop, seek medical help immediately. At the same time, keep any remaining uneaten food, seal it, and store it in a cool place—but do not freeze it—as it may be needed for testing. In most cases, hospitals will notify the relevant health authorities. If the person has lost consciousness, soak a gauze pad or cloth in vinegar and place it over their nose. The strong smell of vinegar may help them regain consciousness. If the contaminated food was eaten…
Rivers State Governor, Sinminalayi Fubara, has directed local government councils to commence the payment of N85,000 minimum wage to their workers. Fubara gave the directive after inaugurating the chairmen and members of the Local Government Service Commission, and Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission at the Government House in Port Harcourt, on Friday. The governor said there was a need to scrutinise the payroll of the LGs following a series of complaints about ghost workers or inflated staff list payrolls. He said, “You must ensure that you support the Local Government chairmen to get rid of those fake names…
INEC closes case, INEC’s N126bn budget, Ex-INEC commissioner, Allegations of BVAS smuggling in Edo baseless, unsubstantiated – INEC,Ondo guber: Hotlines for situation report will be provided for media – INEC, Reps to INEC: Relocate your local govt offices to neutral, secure locations Authorities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday urged the National Assembly to enact stricter laws prohibiting the possession of large sums of money within polling areas to curb vote-buying and other electoral malpractices. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, issued the charge in Abuja during a consultative meeting with security operatives and the technical committee on…
By Shadrach Okon Governor Umo Eno has revealed his plans to tackle the menace of unemployment among young people in Akwa Ibom State. Eno who spoke while signing an Executive Order establishing the Akwa Ibom State Labour and Industrial Committee and inaugurated an eleven-member team to lead the committee said the committee will work with Oil companies operating in the state to ensure that Akwa Ibom youths are gainfully employed in companies operating within the state. The committee will also be responsible for ascertaining the number of oil and gas companies, as well as servicing companies, operating within and beyond…