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The Dangote Group has expressed grief over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, who tragically passed away following injuries sustained in a road accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. In a statement released on Sunday, the company conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Otabor family and emphasized its commitment to both safety and compassion. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otabor, who was injured in the recent road incident involving one of our trucks in Auchi, Edo State. On behalf of the entire Dangote Group, we extend our…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent increase in international passport application fees, describing the hike as unlawful and discriminatory against millions of economically vulnerable Nigerians. Last week, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that beginning September 1, 2025, passport applications within Nigeria will attract new charges: ₦100,000 for the 32-page, five-year validity passport, and ₦200,000 for the 64-page, 10-year validity passport. This marks the second consecutive hike, following a similar increase implemented on September 1, 2024. In a letter sent over the weekend and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s recently introduced loan package for workers in tertiary institutions, describing it as misplaced and inadequate to address the sector’s pressing challenges. Speaking during a press briefing in Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, ASUU National President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, declared that the “Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund” unveiled by the government two weeks ago was nothing short of a “poisoned chalice.” The initiative, introduced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, was presented as a direct response to the welfare and professional development needs of academic and non-academic staff across…
By: Association of Development Initiatives, August 10, 2025 The Association of Development Initiatives (ADI) has called on the deputy majority leader of Bayelsa state house of assembly and Chairman house committee on works, Rtd. Colonel Bernard Kenebai to stop politicising the development of people in Sagbama constituency one and two in Bayelsa state. The call was made after an oversight visit on state government projects carried out by the Bayelsa state assembly house committee on works headed by Colonel Bernard Kenebai who at the instance of the honourable commissioner for works, Moses Teibowei and members of his committee, stated there…
Today, we celebrate with our King, Angolokirimosou, Tarakiri-owei viii, the PERE of the ancient Tarakiri Kingdom, cutting across Bayelsa and Delta States. We celebrate a monarch whose leadership, wisdom, compassion, and dedication brings peace to the kingdom, and inspires people with a deep sense of unity. Since his inception on 9th September 2023, Tarakiri Kingdom has experienced tremendous changes. There is peace. There is development. There has been effective and quality representation. There has been a discovery of crude oil and gas in many Tarakiri communities. There has been successful installation of traditional heads. There is also an ongoing…
David Mark, the Interim National Chairman of the newly formed opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has made it clear that the party does not yet support any presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mark, a former Senate President, made this declaration on Tuesday during a stakeholder meeting with the Kogi chapter of the ADC held in Abuja. He stressed that under his leadership, the party would be guided by fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all. “The ADC has no preferred or favourite presidential aspirant, but has set out to first put out a…
His huge investments in education and students welfare is commendable By Chief Timi Egeniduba Senator Dickson is one of the best things that have happened to Ijaw people, especially in Bayelsa State. Today, men are made. Millionaires and Billionaires have emerged. Business experts, contractors and academicians have stepped forward. Dickson is still in the business of raising generational leaders, no wonder his huge investments into Education and educational infrastructure. His continuous support for students welfare and scholarship programs has taken a new turn. On the 13th of January 2024, Senator Dickson just like other years, provided educational support grants to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the Nigerian military full authorization to take decisive action against terrorists, insurgents, bandits, and separatist elements threatening the unity and territorial integrity of Nigeria. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at Murtala Square, Kaduna, the President reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering support for the Armed Forces and all security agencies in their mission to secure the country. “To the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, I say this with absolute clarity: the time to rise is now. You have my full…
I read this beautiful meaning from an article in the ongoing debate about Bayelsa West Senatorial District. “The current agitation in Bayelsa West is actually not a contest between Sagbama and Ekeremor nor is it the political enslavement of one upon the other. This is exactly where the sponsored of the current zoning agitation intends; to divide the people across local government lines. Both LGA’s have over the years been united and have enjoyed mutual political support. The eyes of our people must be open to see that the togetherness of the area has always been its strength and…
Youths from Ekeremor Constituency 1 have publicly expressed strong dissatisfaction with comments made by Hon. Christopher Abarowei during a recent interview on Rhythm FM. The comments, according to them, misrepresented the political strength and maturity of Ekeremor Local Government Area. In a statement released shortly after the interview aired, the youths criticised Hon. Abarowei for portraying Ekeremor as a politically weak and helpless constituency. They asserted that it is the rightful turn of Ekeremor people to occupy certain political positions and insisted that they are not pleading for it but are fully entitled by existing political understanding. The group also…