The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately release funds for the completion of the long-overdue reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. The lawmakers stressed that the current dry season provides an ideal window for expedited work on the road, which has been in a state of disrepair for over three decades.…

A girls' rights group, Plan International Nigeria, has raised concerns over recent statistics indicating that 13 million Nigerian students face one form of violence or another in schools. A breakdown reveals that 7 million girls and 6 million boys experience violence from either their teachers or classmates while in school. The group expressed fears that…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air. A statement signed by NSIB Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji stated that the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local…

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has promised to continue addressing issues of inadequate accommodation in the Navy to boost the morale of officers. The naval boss stated that the Navy is facing challenges with accommodation, which has resulted in some officers living outside the barracks. Ogalla, however, noted that the…

The Rivers House of Assembly faction loyal to Gov. Siminalaye Fubara, on Wednesday, initiated a bill to regulate the real estate sector. The Leader, Mr. Sokari Goodboy, who presented the River State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill 2024, said it was aimed at ensuring transparency in the sector. Goodboy stated that the bill would regulate…