Author: Press Room

On the COLORS stage, Jacob Banks poured his heart into a soulful performance of ‘A Tree Never Waters Itself,’ delivering a spellbinding rendition of the closing track from ‘Yonder: Book 1,’ the first instalment of his three-part album. In the song, the Nigerian-born British singer-songwriter reflects on resilience in the face of adversity (“a sword in my back and a gun to my head”) and the illusion of effortless strength (“the picture of health with a price on my head”). Yet, the refrain serves as a poignant reminder that no one thrives alone—his journey has been shaped by unseen forces,…

The Abia State government has directed the State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to commence collection of waste at point-of-generation, beginning from Aba and Umuahia, the state capital. The state’s Information Commissioner, Prince Okey Kanu, who announced this after the state’s executive council meeting, said doing so would involve focusing on residential areas and business premises. “The state government has made very tremendous progress in terms of environmental sanitation and cleanliness of our public spaces through the activities of ASEPA. “ASEPA is already poised to run a hybrid system that will involve central collection of wastes in public places such…

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are plotting a summer move for Fulham’s Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey as they prepare for the inaugural 2025 Club World Cup, Soccernet.ng understands. According to reports, the Riyadh-based club, keen to strengthen their defensive ranks, has identified Bassey as a key target following a dip in form from their centre-back pairing of Ali Al-Bulaihi and Kalidou Koulibaly. With the competition set to feature 32 of the world’s best clubs, Al-Hilal are looking for reinforcements to ensure they can compete at the highest level. Nigeria Super Eagles and Fulham star Calvin Bassey. Photo by IMAGO Bassey,…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has deployed a total of 1,045 officers and men ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations for the maintenance of law and order, surveillance and protection of critical national, state and local government assets and infrastructure. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Maku Olatunde stated this in an operational order issued by the command directing all Heads of Departments, Heads of Units, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers,  Heads of Formations,  Composite Commanders and Heads of Tactical Squads to mobilise operational assets and beef up security within their areas of responsibility before, during and after the…

2 hours ago Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to democratic governance continues to inspire renewed hope for a better Nigeria. Soludo stated this in a goodwill message issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, on Friday in Awka. The governor congratulated President Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. He said: “Mr President’s birthday… 6 hours ago The political turmoil in Rivers State has intensified following explosive allegations by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, against suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while his wife, Florence Nwaeke, has raised concerns over his safety after his sudden…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has pleaded with Nigerian football fans to remain patient with him amid his goal drought at international level, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface was in Nigeria’s squad for the last 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, and he only got nine minutes of action as Victor Osimhen returned to his position as the first-choice striker. Before the last set of games for Nigeria, Boniface had constantly been maligned for his lack of goals at international level. The 24-year-old striker has registered 11 appearances for Nigeria, but he has just one goal to his name,…

As part of efforts to ensure hitch free Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp has deployed 1,800 personnel in Kogi State. The Kogi State Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, DSC Abdullahi Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lokoja. Aliyu, who noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC, Esther Akinlade, approved the deployment of officers, asserted that this is in line with the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi’s directive to ensure a hitch-free Eid al-Fitr celebration across the country. He noted that the  State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders to ensure proper security coordination…

Collins Agwam The Nasarawa State Government has said 21 per cent of 8,190 people diagnosed with tuberculosis in the state in 2024 were also living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. According to the government, 35 of the TB-infected people lost their lives due to the severity of their cases last year. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday during the close of activities to mark the World Tuberculosis Day. He noted that the detected 8,190 TB cases in 2024 were higher than that of the previous year 2023, which was 7,275…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja. He noted that prayer remains the believer’s fortress, a sanctuary where hopes are nurtured and destinies are shaped. The Vice-President sought prayers for God to grant the President wisdom and strength to guide the country towards peace, unity, and prosperity. “It is our greatest weapon against despair and the most…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship Candidate in 2023 general election, in Cross River State, Dr Emana Duke Ambroose-Amawhe, has resigned her membership from the party. She was the deputy governorship candidate to Senator Sandy Onor in Cross River State during the 2023 elections. She was also an aspirant to the House of Representatives for the Bakassi/Akpabuyo/Calabar South Federal Constituency on the platform of the PDP. In a letter addressed to the chairman of Edem Odo Ward, in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State, the former Deputy Governorship Candidate explained that the resignation was with immediate…