For the first time since its establishment 35 years ago, the Special School for Handicapped Children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has now got its science laboratory, build and equipped by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and its joint venture partners. “The school had been... Read more
Dakuku Peterside Backs Police Reforms, Stakeholders’ Engagement
Immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside says the ongoing #EndSARS protest across Nigeria provides an opportunity for the government to embark on a comprehensive reform of the Nigeria Police and not just the SARS.   Dr. Peterside stated this at the... Read more
#EndSARS#: For Nigerians, Many Reasons To Be Angry
FirstBank CEO, Adeduntan Becomes Member Of Bretton Woods Committee
Lagos, 14 October 2020 – Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that its CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC).  FirstBank has also joined Bretton Woods Committee as an Organisational Supporter in line... Read more
Lies, Subterfuge Laid To Undermine Investigations Into China’s Railway Construction Loan To Nigeria, Says HURIWA
There are well coordinated plots to undermine the investigation of the alleged dubious Chinese loans to Nigeria for the construction of railway lines,  a human group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), have alleged. In a statement made available to newsmen by the group’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel... Read more
Obiano Meets Youths In Anambra, Sets Up Panel To Examine Human Rights Abuses By Defunct SARS
Sequel to a meeting between Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State and Nigerian youths  in the state t0day (Thursday), the state government have constituted a panel of enquiry to look into allegations of human rights abuses perpetrated by the notorious and now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the... Read more
Bilabiri Community In Bayelsa Writes Deputy Gov On Recall Of Rep On Cluster Development Board
The leadership of Bilabiri Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has appealed to the Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjthe to wade into the leadership tussle in the Mien Cluster Development Board (CDB). According to the community, Mr. David Otiti, erstwhile representative of Bilabiri 1, on... Read more
Wike Calls For Total Reform Of Nigeria Police
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says all Nigerians should support the total reform of the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement by Paulinus Nsirim, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Wike made his views known when he addressed End-SARS protesters at Government House, Port Harcourt, “Governor Wike told... Read more
RSG To Commission 3 Legacy Projects In 3 Months – Wike
*Rebisi Flyover, Mother and Child Hospital and Real Madrid Academy set for inauguration Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the State Government will roll out legacy projects executed by his administration in the next three months. Governor Wike stated this while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Rebisi... Read more
Nigeria Still Has A Long Way To Go In  Police SARS Reforms, Says International Society For Civil Liberties & The Rule Of Law
Nigeria’s Federal Government and the country’s general citizens still have a long way to go as it concerns the country’s criminal justice administration and its management including Nigeria Police SARS reforms, according to the International Society For Civil Liberties & The Rule Of Law. Making that position known in... Read more