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The Garrison Command of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army on Monday flagged-off an Inter-Brigade combat proficiency competition for officers  within the ranks of 2nd lieutenant and major, across 2 brigade, 16 brigade, 63 brigade and 6 Division Garrison. Our Correspondent reports that the 5 days competition features; shooting range, obstacle crossing, map reading, combat swimming and fitness race for participating officers. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Eric Emekah, while declaring the competition open said the exercise is aimed at sharpening personnel skills, preparing them for the dynamic and ever evolving landscape of modern warfare.…

The Provisionary Committee of the Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has issued a disclaimer regarding a purported national orientation exercise scheduled for September 1-7, 2025, at the Search and Rescue Ship Base Command in Anambra State. The exercise is allegedly being organized by individuals claiming to be Nigerian Coast Guard personnel, but the PC-NCG asserts that they are ravenous impostors on a mission to defraud unsuspecting followers and the public. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of PC-NCG, Capt. Ichaba described the group behind the planned national orientation exercise as illegal and fraudulent, warning that…

…As State Delegation Rounds-Off Study Tour To Rwanda. The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its determination to diversify its economy, promote food security, job and wealth creation by revolutionising the agricultural sector. To achieve this, the government says it is poised to, among other approaches, aggressively pursue conservation agriculture and regenerative farming to boost food production in the state. Meanwhile the state delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, comprising top government functionaries including chairmen of the eight local government areas had rounded off a week-long agricultural study tour to the East Central African country of Rwanda. Speaking…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has expressed support for NLNG’s growth and long-term sustainability agenda. He gave the assurance on Thursday during a visit to the NLNG plant on Bonny Island. Ojulari was in the company of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emeka Vitalis; NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye; Company Secretary and General Counsel, Adesua Dozie; Chief Gas Power Investment Officer, Salihu Jamari, and other executives of the company and ministry. NLNG’s Managing Director and CEO, Philip…

By Bon Peters The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Imo State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit Wednesday to Comptroller Bishir Abdulahi Balogun, the Customs Controller, Federal Operations unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, the Imo State capital. Leading other executive members, (FOMWAN) President, Mrs. Anifat Bola Animashaun Ameerah in her remarks said “FOMWAN, established in 1985, serves as a civil society and an umbrella for Muslim Women Associations across Nigeria, operating in all 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with a presence in over 700 local government areas. “Our focus areas encompass education, Da’awah,…

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on host communities and stakeholders in the Niger Delta to give full support to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the surveillance firm securing the Eastern Corridor, including the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Speaking at PINL’s August stakeholders meeting in Bayelsa State, INC President, Professor Benjamin Okaba, praised the company for its zero-infraction record on the TNP over the past month and for its consistent engagement with host communities. “PINL has shown they are one of us. They are not foreigners,” Okaba said. “The fact that they have…

Former Vice Chairman of Opobo-Nkoro Local Government Area, Hon. Angela Anthony Oju-kienmie has canvassed for support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for the local government area in the August 30 elections in the state, Barr. James James. Oju-kienmie who spoke to newsmen at the venue of the flag-off of the APC campaign rally for the Local Council elections in the state, expressed joy the emergence of an Nkoro son as the APC candidate for the local government area, describing the development as a dream come true for the Nkoro kingdom. “I am most grateful to God for…

By Mandy Willy The Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Michael Odey has advocated for the support and partnership of the Civil Society Organizations in ensuring a smooth, free, fair and credible election in 30th of August 2025. Oey pleaded with them to assist the RSIEC in acting as voters educators and mediators towards the success of August 30th Local Government Council elections. He said RSIEC is committed to providing a level playing field for all political parties and conducting elections that are free, fair, and credible. While calling for intensified civic education, particularly in rural areas, he…

By Mandy Willy Coalition of Civil society organizations and stakeholders have called for a harmonized, simplified, and digitalized tax system to address multiple taxation and illegal levies affecting businesses in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States. They also urged a review of the 2025 National Tax Act to ensure fair taxation at subnational and informal sector levels, noting that multiple taxation, excessive toll fees, and road levies are driving up the cost of goods and services and crippling business activities. The call was made during a two-day strategy write-shop organized in Port Harcourt by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy…

A prominent Nigerian and entrepreneur, Kingsley Wali has advised Nigerian leaders to put pen to paper to document their experiences while in office. Mr. Wali gave the admonitions in a chat with newsmen on the occasion of the book presentation and commemoration of the birthday and wedding anniversary of Emeritus Professor Dagogo and Dr. Mrs Viniolia Fubara recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Wali described as unfortunate the situation where Nigerian leaders who have had the opportunity of holding public offices do not deem it neccessary to document their experiences while in office stressing that it serves as reference for…