Author: Omeh Emanor
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The United States government has retained Nigeria on its Tier 2 watch category in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, citing persistent systemic corruption, official complicity, and widespread failure to prosecute complicit officials. The annual report, released by the U.S. Department of State covering the period between April 1, 2025, and March 31, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has counselled, treated, and rehabilitated 53,843 individuals struggling with substance abuse across its 31 rehabilitation facilities nationwide over the past five years. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), made the disclosure on Friday at the 4th Vanguard Mental Health […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inspected facilities and ongoing works for the establishment of the Air Defence Regiment of the 83 Division, Nigerian Army, ahead of the deployment of military personnel to the state. Accompanied by the Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Thompson Ugiagbe, and Commander of the […]
The Federal Government has announced a temporary discount on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) dispensed at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited retail outlets nationwide, capping the price at N1,350 per litre for the next 30 days. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and coordinating minster of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated that […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified that candidates whose names appeared on its recently published recruitment list are not automatically guaranteed employment, as final screening procedures remain ongoing before successful applicants are admitted for training. The clarification follows complaints by numerous candidates who completed the Computer-Based Test, physical evaluations, and initial screening, and […]
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped by armed bandits in Imo State have regained their freedom following a joint security operation. The corps members were rescued seven days after being abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road at Umunoha, Imo State, while traveling from Oyo State to their orientation camp in Abia State. […]
The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration regarding the 1967 Asaba Massacre, 59 years after hundreds of civilians were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, disclosed this on Wednesday during the annual memorial service held in Asaba to honor the victims of the […]
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has enrolled nearly three million residents into its health insurance scheme, covering over 50 per cent of the state’s estimated population of 5.6 million. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, disclosed this in Asaba following an oversight visit by the […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered immediate medical intervention and urgent relief measures following a devastating oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline in Warri South-West Local Government Area. Speaking during an assessment visit to the affected Odidi community, Governor Oborevwori directed the State Commissioner for Health to deploy emergency medical teams to […]
A 50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, has died after collapsing shortly after a court appearance at the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa on Tuesday. Nwanlia was standing trial alongside two co-defendants over alleged conspiracy, kidnapping, and the murder of three residents in the Kalaba community of Yenagoa Local Government Area. The incident occurred […]
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