Author: Press Room

ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State has crippled governance. The organisation, in a statement, signed by the Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, expressed concerns that key policy decisions like salary payments, and development projects have been stalled due to the power struggle among the political elite. “Rivers State is on the brink of administrative collapse. Governance has been hijacked by political infighting, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of this reckless power struggle,” said Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria. “The poor cannot afford this crisis. Funds meant for development are trapped…

President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will implement recommendations of the upcoming national youth conference that will enhance national development, his Senior Special Adviser on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has said. Abiola, who was a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief, on Friday, said President Tinubu convoked the conference to give the youth opportunity to contribute to governance of the nation. She said, “This is the very first time in our history that we’re having a conference specifically dedicated to young people. So, this time around it is to have young people come together to…

Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has urged the federal and state governments, alongside the private sector, to take urgent action to tackle Nigeria’s growing unemployment crisis. Ngwu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial District, raised concerns on Friday over the widening gap between the number of graduates produced annually and the limited job opportunities available. He warned that without immediate intervention, unemployment could further destabilise the country. Citing data, Ngwu noted that Nigerian universities and polytechnics admit about 2 million students and produce approximately 600,000 graduates yearly, while job creation remains insufficient to absorb them. This, he said, has…

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in Imo State, suspended a facilitator, Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, from duty on Friday after he was seen in a viral video assaulting a male student. The suspension notice, issued in a letter with reference FPN/TEDC/80/1 and dated March 14th, 2025, stated, “You are hereby suspended from duty as a facilitator in the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre pending the outcome of investigation into the incident that occurred yesterday 13th March, 2025 at the site of your entrepreneurship training.” The letter, signed by the Director of TEDC, Dr. Okoye P.C., was copied to the Rector, Dean…

Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Owen Eguavoen, has backed Nigeria’s new coach, Eric Chelle to succeed with the team, albeit sending a note of warning that the stakes are higher, Soccernet.ng reports. Eguavoen, in an interim role, led the Super Eagles to a place in the AFCON 2025 tournament and was reported to have been interested in the job on a full-time scale. Still, the Nigerian Football Federation struck a deal with Eric Sekhou Chelle. Chelle is set to debut as Nigeria’s coach next week when the Super Eagles travel to Rwanda for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Augustine…

Collins Agwam In a bid to proffer solution to the rising heat wave currently affecting most residents of Nasarawa State, a Non-governmental Organisation, the Narai Foundation has commenced the rehabilitation of water facilities in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. Speaking with newsmen in the LGA on Thursday shortly after inspecting the rehabilitated boreholes at Angwan Soja of Nyanya Gwandara community, and Angwan Hausawa community in the area, the Founder, Stephen Abraham Narai, said the NGO was rolled out to address the unique needs of the residents of Nasarawa State and Nigerians in general. Narai, an entrepreneur, philanthropist,…

In episode one of Joeboy‘s “Taxi Driver” series, we listened to Layi Wasabi’s frustrations about love and marriage. Episode two had Asherkine reliving the heartbreak of a stolen first kiss. Then, Taaooma in episode three turned betrayal into unexpected comedy. Now, Gilmore is the latest passenger in Joeboy’s taxi. His heartbreak story unfolds as his car breaks down, not just on the road but in love too. He spent six years nurturing his girlfriend, even sponsoring her education, only for her to leave him the moment he went broke. With “Taxi Driver” playing in the background, Joeboy listens, and once…

Muslim faithfuls are groaning under the high cost of fruit in the market as they called for price review. According to them, the usual practice of breaking the Ramadan fast with fruits is fast becoming a luxury because of the hike in prices of fruit. A survey by The Guardian revealed that prices of fruits have surged between 200 and 300 per cent in less than six months. For instance, a pineapple fruit, which was sold for N500 in 2024 has skyrocketed to N1,500 and N2,000. One apple which normally goes for N200 is now N500, while a bunch…

Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has named his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final fixture on March 14, 2025, as La Roja aim to progress further in the tournament. The squad, announced on Friday, features a mix of experienced names and young talents across all positions, with three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, and nine forwards selected for the crucial encounter. In goal, David Raya, Unai Simón, and Álex Remiro have been called up to provide options between the sticks. The defensive lineup includes Pedro Porro, Óscar Mingueza, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Dani…

Nigeria’s hopes of securing Arsenal’s highly-rated youngster Ethan Nwaneri have been handed a major boost after England head coach Thomas Tuchel omitted the teenager from his latest squad, Soccernet.ng reports. Tuchel, overseeing his first selection as Three Lions manager, has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. But despite strong speculation that the in-form Arsenal attacker could earn a senior call-up, Nwaneri was not included in the squad. The 17-year-old, who turns 18 in a few days, has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Arsenal, scoring eight goals and registering one assist in…