The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commissioned a 9.4-kilometre Ogu Community Road Network and a 1,500 seater Royal Hall in Ogu, Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, while speaking at the inauguration yesterday, described the projects as further proof of the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region. Wike said he was impressed by the quality and scale of...

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), comprising the Chairmen of the party in 30 States of the Federation, has declared solidarity with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. A statement on Saturday jointly signed by Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman, Forum of PDP State Chairmen and Chairman, Edo State Chapter and Chief Edward Masha Forum Secretary and Chairman of Kaduna State Chapter, reads, “We’ve carefully reviewed...

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has identified sabotage, complicity, corruption, and territorial expansion as some of the reasons behind the pervasiveness of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in Nigeria. Afenifere suggested the re-orientation of people in the areas concerned on the need to place greater value on life, debriefing and de-radicalisation of youths, among steps to be taken to address the challenge. A statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Sunday,...

…Demands Govt’s Actionable Plan To Address Root Causes Of Insecurity The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that all forms of senseless killings must end, and demands an actionable plan by the government to address root causes of insecurity. A statement on Friday, signed by the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Choji Felix Dalyop, noted that the perpetrators must be swiftly brought to justice to ensure accountability and deter future violence. The...

The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hailed the athletes who participated in the just-concluded first Kogi Half-Marathon 2026, describing the sporting competition as a major milestone in his administration’s drive to promote youth development, unity, and sports excellence. Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony of the marathon at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja on Thursday, the Governor represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu said the event was more...