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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025/26 Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, inviting qualified candidates from the Niger Delta region to apply. The scholarship, part of the Commission’s Human Capital Development initiative, is aimed at equipping young professionals with advanced training in key disciplines. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully read the guidelines attached beneath:

The Senate President, Godswill Akpbio, on Wednesday declared that President Bola Tinubu is interested in a vibrant opposition in Nigeria. Akpabio said Tinubu is saddened by the level of disarray and cracks within the opposition parties in Nigeria because he’s a democrat. He spoke during the commissioning of the newly constructed Interchange Bridge of Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) over Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway). The project was commissioned to mark Tinubu’s second year in office and the President was represented at the event by Akpabio. Earlier, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike had…

In a bold call to action, MOE Resources, a rising public relations agency based in Port Harcourt, has urged local businesses to embrace the transformative potential of strategic communication to elevate their brands and drive growth. Speaking recently at a meeting with entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt, the agency emphasized that public relations is no longer a luxury reserved for large corporations but a vital tool for businesses of all sizes seeking visibility, credibility, and long-term success. “Public relations is the bridge between your brand and the public’s trust,” said the Lead Consultant for MOE Resources, Mr. Eno Onun. “In today’s…

Senator Eteng William, representing Central Cross River State in the 10th Nigerian Senate, joined the State Governor, H.E. Prince Bassey Otu, alongside former governors H.E. Donald Duke and H.E. Liyel Imoke, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for the official unveiling of the 2025 Calabar Carnival theme. A vibrant celebration of culture and creativity, the Calabar Carnival marks a milestone this year—20 years since its inaugural edition in 2005. Two decades of dazzling performances, unforgettable memories, and a global showcase of Africa’s rich heritage have solidified this annual festival as a defining symbol of Cross River State. As a premier…

Political heavyweights from the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting the re-election bid of Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams in 2027. This pledge was made over the weekend at the Ikom Township Stadium, where prominent political figures gathered for Senator Eteng’s homecoming ceremony. Among the key attendees were former Senate Leader Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba; former Senate Committee Chairman on Finance and current Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh; Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem; APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Eba; former PDP State Chairman and…

President Bola Tinubu nominated Usoro Akpabio as Managing Director and Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). The nominations were announced during a plenary session presided over by Senator Akpabio, sparking speculation about a possible family link between the Managing Director and the Senate President. The Nigerian Senate has refuted the widespread rumors suggesting that Usoro Akpabio, the newly appointed Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission, is the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a Punch report published on May 12, 2025, the Senate’s position…

The war against cultism in Edo State took a new turn on Monday evening as Governor Monday Okpebholo called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, to arrest and prosecute the President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa (Black Axe), Olorogun Ese Kakor. He also said that the title document of the land on which the group built its secretariat, which was recently demolished, has been revoked by the government because the palace was allegedly being used for violent crimes. A statement by Okpebholo’s Chief…

Chairman of one of the local government councils in Cross River State has presented a record-breaking N10 Billion naira as budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The chairman, Hon. Pst. (Mrs) Mercy Nsor, who is heading the Ikom LGA council christened the appropriation bill ‘Budget of Consolidation’, submitted to the local legislative for scrutiny and possible approval. She explained that the Budget was divided into Recurrent and Capital Expenditures, with a strong emphasis on addressing immediate needs while investing in long-term developmental projects in line with the State Governor’s legacy in harnessing potentials and judicious utilization of resources. “This Budget…

Real Madrid has everything set for the succession on its bench as soon as the season ends, with Ancelotti packing his bags at the end of La Liga. In his place, as Marca has confirmed, the Basque Xabi Alonso will arrive, with extensive experience on the benches and having been a former player of the white club. Everything is finalized, to the point that the terms of this agreement have already come to light. In this regard, the aforementioned information has revealed that the contract that will bind Xabi Alonso with Real Madrid is for the next three seasons, until…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has attributed the surge in violent attacks on farming communities in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country to foreign herders who exploit Nigeria’s porous borders. This disclosure was made on Thursday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a media briefing in Abuja. He was responding to questions regarding the identity of armed herders behind the recent wave of killings and displacements. According to Kangye, many of the perpetrators of these violent acts are not Nigerians but foreign nationals who have infiltrated the country, often taking advantage of the…