Bayelsa Most Polluted State in Nigeria, Says Environmentalist Environmental activist and Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has described Bayelsa State as the most polluted state in Nigeria, citing decades of oil and gas exploration and its devastating impact on the environment and livelihoods. Bassey made the assertion on Thursday
DSS DG Bags Award for Advancing Strategic Intelligence, National Security The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, with its “Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award.” The award was presented to Ajayi on Thursday in
The Ogun State Police Command and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ,NAFDAC, have commenced a joint enforcement operation to tackle the production and sale of prohibited alcoholic beverages across the state. The operation, which began in Abeokuta, is aimed at enforcing regulations governing the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the government to support mass marriage programmes with public funds, arguing that such intervention could help address some social challenges facing the country. Gumi said government involvement in marriage arrangements should not be viewed as a waste of public resources, stressing that supporting young people to establish
FRSC: Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu Over Extension of Shehu Mohammed’s Tenure The Arewa Economic Forum, a northern-based economic think tank comprising intellectuals, business leaders and policy advocates, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extension of the tenure of the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. The forum
Customs Busts Wildlife Trafficking Ring, Rescues Two Lion Cubs at Abuja Airport The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly linked to the illicit trade. The operation was conducted on August 4, 2026, by the
Northern Senators Demand Permanent Solution to Recurring Niger Flooding Northern senators have called on the Federal and Niger State governments to develop a permanent solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, warning that continued reliance on emergency relief would leave affected communities exposed to repeated disasters. The lawmakers, under the
Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has accused the Federal Government of applying double standards in its handling of controversial remarks made by public figures. Oseni made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to recent controversies involving Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Lagos transport union leader MC
Sokoto Approves N1.76bn for 1,000 Motorcycles to Boost Security Operations The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759bn for the procurement of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to strengthen the operational capacity and mobility of security agencies in the fight against banditry across the state. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at the sixth regular meeting
The Ondo State Government has cautioned traditional rulers against using their palaces as courts or detention centres, stressing that their authority must be exercised within the limits of the law. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, gave the warning on Wednesday during a three-day workshop for traditional rulers in Akure.