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As part of moves to achieve greater impact, the United World Congress of Diplomats has appointed Amb. Dr Larry-Goodwill Akintoba Ajiola, a multi-talented diplomat, as head, policy and diplomatic affairs, to help drive its vision. In a press release signed by its secretary-general, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, and made available to this medium, the association said the appointment highlighted its commitment to promoting global peace and harmony through diplomacy and fruitful engagements. The world group noted that Dr Larry-Goodwill Ajiola would bring his expertise and experience in international relations and peace advocacy – being an international mayor of peace…

By Emma Sunday The Nigerian Navy has assured residents of Rivers State of their safety, disclosing that its personnel remain physically fit, strategically deployed, and fully equipped to stamp out criminalities across the state’s waterways and creeks. The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Commodore Cajethan Aniaku, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen during the third quarter route march in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Aniaku, represented by the Executive Officer, Navy Captain Abubakar Sani, said the exercise was aimed at boosting the physical fitness of personnel and enhance synergy with sister security agencies. He said, “The essence of the…

The magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa has rejected the application for bail  of the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC),  Mr. Aye O.S Egberi pending the determination of any charges filed against him. ‎ ‎Magistrate Stanley Ekeru had on the 10th of September ,2025 in suit number, YMCA/747c/2025, ordered the remand of Mr. Aye O.S Egberi for 30 days at the Okaka Medium Correctional facility over alleged involvement in the cases of cyber stalking of the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Francis Idu and the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. ‎…

Renowned Christian leader and international evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai has called on the Coordinator-General of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), Comrade Kennedy Iyere to focus on positively impacting the lives of ordinary Nigerians through the YEIDEP initiative, pointing out that YEIDEP’s Mission Aligns with Serving Humanity. ‎ ‎Rev. Ukpai gave the fatherly counsel when Comrade Kennedy Iyere paid him a courtesy visit in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, emphasizing that serving humanity was the best to  reciprocate God’s love. ‎ ‎The visit, which preceded the South-South Stakeholders’ Engagement of YEIDEP in Uyo on Thursday, highlighted…

Emma Sunday As part of activities to celebrate the 2025 International Day of Peace, the Rivers State chapter of the Rotary Action Group For Peace, RAGFP, in collaboration with 29 Rotary Clubs in the State, on Saturday inaugurated a ‘Peace Monument’ at the UTC Junction along Azikiwe Road, Port Harcourt. The Peace Monument according to RAGFP aims to promote peace and unity in the state with emphasis on importance of collective action in achieving a peaceful society. Inaugurating the Peace Monument, the King of Woji and Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor local government area, Rivers State, His Majesty, Eze Leslie Eke (Eze Gbakagbaka), commended…

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has honoured Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the Best Governor on Local Government Reforms in Nigeria. ‎ ‎NULGE President, Comrade Aliyu Kankara, presented the award to the governor in Yenagoa during a conference on “Promoting Local Government Workers’ Welfare: The Bayelsa Model.” ‎ ‎Comrade Kankara said Governor Diri’s achievements include transforming the local government system in the state through the introduction of fiscal policy reforms that repositioned the third tier of government for better service delivery, staff welfare, regular promotions and financial benefits. ‎ ‎The NULGE president said implementation…

By Austin Orette Religion in Nigeria will always be a cog in the wheel of progress because this is the Trojan horse the colonizers left behind. It is the only thing that leads to arrested development of any intelligent discussion of finding solutions to what is holding Nigeria back. At the time the British left, they were very happy that the religion they brought had displaced our traditional methods of worship. Besides, the African religion is not inducing passion for hatred and killing of each other as their religions needed constant sacrifice of the unbelievers. They trained the African…

By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja The Commandant General of the National Unity and Peace Corps (NUPEC), Dr. Chinedu Nneji, has urged Nigerians to take immediate and decisive action, rather than delaying, to promote and sustain peace within the country. Nneji who also is the Commandant General of Nigerian Mine Rangers Service (NMRS), made the call for action on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Peace celebration with the theme: ‘Act Now for a Peaceful World.’ The International Day of Peace is a United Nations sanctioned holiday observed every on 21 September to serve as a poignant…

By Jacinta Hycenth, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Steel Development on Thursday said that a comprehensive technical and financial audit of Ajaokuta Steel Plant is presently underway to ensure that any decision taken is transparent, data-driven and in the best interest of Nigeria. The ministry disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations Department, Salamatu Jibaniya, following a recent comment by Aliko Dangote, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, that the steel company will never work. “There is no nation that you can build without a steel industry and honestly within…

By Paul Williams Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 make up 85% of voters in Nigeria. Yet, this sizeable demographic has been “systematically” excluded from governance and decision-making in the country. This exclusion, according to civil society actors, is the bane of development in Nigeria, naturally leading to social discomforts such as the Japa syndrome, youth-related vices and socio-political disconnect of future generations from governance and development. Conscious of this negative scenario, and desirous of a better future for the country and its youths, non-governmental organisation, We the People, launched a project, tagged ‘#IncludeNaija.’ Co-funded by…