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Photos: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State The Government of Rivers State has announced the appointment of administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The appointments, approved by the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, take effect from Monday, April 7, 2025. According to a government statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, the newly appointed local government administrators will assume leadership across various LGAs, bringing professional and administrative experience. Among the appointees are Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete (Abua/Odual), Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Okpebholo’s request to engage a consulting firm to review, reconcile, and recover the amount due to the Edo Government from project Gazelle Afriexim loan and any other crude oil loan arrangements and the deduction at source of 10 percent as professional fees. This was as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday assumed its role as the minority party in the Edo State House of Assembly. A letter to the house dated 8th April 2025, nominated Mr Charity Aiguobarueghian for the position of minority leader and Yekini Idiaye…

By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hosted a group of suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly in the United Kingdom on Monday. In a post shared by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, it was revealed that the lawmakers, who are currently in the UK for a “legislative capacity building” program, were treated to a dinner by the minister. “Yesterday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, hosted Rivers State House of Assembly members who are in the United Kingdom for Legislative Capacity Building, to a dinner,” Olayinka…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has condemned Nigeria’s ban on 25 product categories, arguing that it obstructs American exports and exacerbates trade tensions. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) highlighted the restrictions—spanning beef, poultry, fruit juice, pharmaceuticals, and spirits—as one of the top 10 unfair trade practices by foreign countries. “These policies create significant trade barriers that lead to lost revenue for U.S. businesses looking to expand in the Nigerian market,” the USTR said in a post on X. Nigeria is among several countries, including India, Thailand, Kenya, and the EU, singled out for policies the U.S. claims are collectively…

Meta is adding a new feature called “Teen Accounts” to Facebook and Messenger starting this week to help protect teenagers from harmful content online. Meta has been under a lot of pressure from parents, lawmakers, and safety experts who say the company isn’t doing enough to keep young users, who are allowed to join the social media platforms as early as 13 years old, safe. The same features were already added to Instagram last year, and now they’re coming to Meta’s other apps, which include WhatsApp, Facebook and Thread. With the new update, parents will have more control over what…

WhatsApp is more than just a messaging app — it’s a powerful, free tool that small businesses can leverage to reach customers, promote their products or services, and grow sales. Surprisingly, many young business owners move around with powerful/expensive phones. With millions of active users, especially in Nigeria, WhatsApp offers a simple and direct way to connect with people and build strong customer relationships. Here’s how you can use WhatsApp effectively to grow your small business. 1. Download the WhatsApp Business App Download the WhatsApp Business app from the Play Store or App Store to get started. It’s different from…

At least six people have been killed and nearly 60 others abducted in a series of violent raids across rural communities in Katsina State, northern Nigeria, as insecurity continues to escalate in the region. Katsina is the home state of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the latest attack occurred late Sunday night in Layin Gara village, located in the Funtua Local Government Area, where armed assailants killed two residents and abducted 16 others. Local reports indicated that the gunmen operated with impunity for several hours without facing resistance from security forces. On Saturday, a separate group of attackers struck Maikuma…

Photo: Sirajo Muhammad Jaja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on charges related to a massive fraud involving over N8.3 billion. A statement by the EFCC on its official Facebook account revealed that Jaja was arraigned alongside Aliyu Abubakar, a bureau de change operator, and his firm, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Also named in the case—but currently at large—are former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Kashim, current SSG Aminu Hammayo, as…

By Douglas Maha, with agency report Renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. A statement released by his family on Tuesday confirmed that the business icon passed away in the early hours of April 8, 2025. “With deep sorrow but gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie,” the statement read. It was signed by his son, Uzoma Dozie, who also described his father as “a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of unwavering…

Vice President Kashim Shettima flanked by Ericsson team, including Efosa Aigbe (2nd right) the company’s Senior Solution Architect By Deborah Nnamdi Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Swedish tech giant Ericsson by promptly operationalizing the Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) signed between the country and the company in 2024. The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation from the tech giant led by its Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Mr Patrick Johansson, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima, in a…