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President Tinubu Signs Bill To Establish Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State, Vanguard reported. The announcement, made on Monday by Bwala Daniel, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has sparked widespread celebration and optimism across the country. “I am pleased to inform Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, in Rivers State,” Daniel declared. He emphasized that this decision aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope agenda, which focuses on addressing past inequalities and creating inclusive institutions to promote balanced national development. The establishment of the university is seen as a major win for the Ogoni people and the Niger Delta region, which has long advocated f...

Today's Headlines: Nigeria’s Democracy At Risk-Atiku, Trump Sacks Team Of Lawyers Who Prosecuted Him. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads, emphasising that coalition-building and an outright merger are crucial to removing the ruling All Progressives Congress from power. While speaking as a discussant at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, Atiku stated that state capture makes it nearly impossible to achieve democratic change. He said, “There’s no doubt that our democracy is at a crossroads. Put simply, it is at the risk of eroding completely. And it is not caused by one single person or one single administration. In fact, a number of us have been warning over the years that we may come to this pass if we lose our vigilance and fail to take corrective actions to protect and deepen our democracy. “At the risk of sounding modest, I...

Reactions Trail Photos Showing How Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala And Spanish Prime Minister Greeted Themselves. There have been several reactions from social media users after new photos showing how the Prime Minister of Spain, Sanchez Castejon and the Director General Of World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala greeted themselves at an event surfaced online. The pictures were shared on the official X handle of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. After sharing the pictures, she stated that she had a fruitful discussion with the Spanish Prime Minister on why it is important to strengthen the role of WTO in maintaining a fair and stable Multilateral Trading System. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala however, appreciated Sanchez Castejon for his support. Here are some of the pictures that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala shared on her page; Here is what Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wrote on her page; "With H.E Prime Minister Sanchez Castejon of Spain. Discussing the importance of strengthening the WTOs role in maintaining ...

FULL LIST: 5 Donald Trump executive orders that may reshape Nigeria, Africa’s future. Africa, grappling with fragile health systems, could face heightened vulnerabilities in combating diseases and emergencies. On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have sparked international debate and have significant implications for Africa. 1. Suspension of Foreign Assistance Programmes In  a move set to affect billions in development aid, Trump signed an order freezing all US foreign assistance for 90 days. The review aims to ensure these funds align with his administration’s foreign policy priorities. “The foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and, in many cases, are antithetical to American values,” Trump’s order stated. The US, a major donor to Africa, allocated $3.7 billion in assistance for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Mark Bohlund, a senior analyst at RE...

Women Affairs Ministry’s budget jumps to N78.5bn with counterpart funding Women Affairs Ministry’s budget jumps to N78.5bn with counterpart funding Citing frustration from PDP, Gov Oborevwori, Senator Nwoko set to join APC Hajj: CSO hails NAHCON’s selection of new Saudi-based service provider Dikko tragedy: Senator Musa commiserates with victims’ families, cautions against reckless driving Natasha seeks urgent attention for Ukpoko Cottage Hospital PoliticsTop stories Women Affairs Ministry’s budget jumps to N78.5bn with counterpart funding By: Arowona Abdulazeez January 19, 2025 Imaan-Sulaiman Ibrahim Total budgetary allocation appropriated for the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in 2024, has jumped from N6.5 billion to N78.5billion in the 2025 budgetary proposal due to counterpart funding The wide gap of N71billion between total budgetary allocation for the ministry in 2024 and the proposal made for 2025 fiscal year as explained by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Im...

My daughter planning wedding to pharmacist before murder – Mother of corper beheaded by gospel singer. Mrs. Ojomachenwu Adaidu, mother of Salome, a 24-year-old corps member who was murdered by an Abuja gospel, Timileyin Ajayi, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her daughter’s ambition before she met her untimely death, and asks for justice to be done in matter What is your relationship with the slain corps member? I am Mrs Ojomachenwu Adaidu, the mother of Salome Eleojo Adaidu. Where are you from? I am from Ogodu in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. How old are you? I am 52 years old. What do you do for a living? I am into a small business. Which tertiary institution did your late daughter attend before going for her youth service? She graduated from Kogi State University. How would you describe Salome’s personality and values? Salome was a wonderful child, hardworking and responsible. Every morning, before I even woke up, she would sweep and tidy the house. Among a...

IGP Egbetokun Orders Probe of INTERPOL Boss, Senior Police Officers. The inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation of the Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), AIG Idowu Owohunwa, and seven other senior police officers. The investigation follows allegations that these officers engaged in the unethical practice of backdating their history records. According to a memo sent to the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit on January 13, 2025, the officers in question include AIG Abdul Yari, AIG Ben Igwe, CP Peter Ukachi Opara, CP Obo Obo Ukani, DCP Simon Asamber Lough (SAN), and ACP Akpan Brown. The memo, signed by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Force Secretary, AIG Olofu Rhoda, directs the IGP Monitoring Unit to investigate and furnish findings by Monday, January 20, 2025. It is understood that the investigation followed a letter from the Integrity Youth Alliance, a civic group based in Abuja, dated January ...